Glasgow, West Virginia
Glasgow: Town in West Virginia, United States
About
Glasgow is a town located in the county of Kanawha in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 905 and a population density of 744 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 823 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Glasgow
| Population : | 823 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Kanawha County |
| Postal code : | 25086 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 1.22 km2 |
| Altitude : | 646 feet / 197, 196 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 17:53:50 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 677 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.96% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Glasgow is located at 38°12'55"N 81°25'28"W (38.2153800, -81.4245600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Glasgow decreased by 9.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 905 | - | census |
| 2011 | 898 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 896 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 896 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 888 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 878 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 872 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 857 | -1.75% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 844 | -1.54% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 833 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 823 | -1.22% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 14,687 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 14,467 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 15,411 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 14,454 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.0% |
| White only, percent : | 90.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 3.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 87.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,331 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.1% |
Glasgow zip code is 25086.
County name: Kanawha, County
fips: 54039
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $148,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,173 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $425 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $616 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,348 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.09 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 42,127 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 618,691 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 333,627 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $22,949 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $50,582 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,204 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,716 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 966 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 490 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 52 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,574 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 216 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,319 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,760.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.21 |
Other Places in Glasgow
1 Town of Glasgow
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Schools in Glasgow
College & universities near Glasgow, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 430795 | Carver Career Center | Charleston (WV) | 25306-6397 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Glasgow, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
| CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
| HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Glasgow
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Post Office | Glasgow (WV) | 25086 |
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- Glasgow , Kentucky city in Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America with a population of 14,411 people.
- Glasgow , Montana town in Montana with a population of 3,315 people.
- Glasgow , Virginia town in Virginia with a population of 1,107 people.
- Glasgow , Missouri town in Missouri with a population of 1,084 people.
- Glasgow , Illinois village in Scott County, Illinois, United States with a population of 133 people.
- Glasgow , Pennsylvania town in Pennsylvania with a population of 58 people.
Other cities in Kanawha County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kanawha County , WV. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 45,879 | The capital of West Virginia. |
| South Charleston | 12,036 | City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States |
| Cross Lanes | 9,995 | Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia |
| Saint Albans | 9,763 | City in West Virginia |
| Dunbar | 6,951 | Town in East Lothian, Scotland |
| Nitro | 6,285 | Human settlement in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Sissonville | 4,028 | Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia |
| Pinch | 3,262 | Place in West Virginia |
| Alum Creek | 1,749 | Census-designated place in West Virginia, USA |
| Montgomery | 1,492 | City in West Virginia, United States of America |
| Chesapeake | 1,393 | Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States |
| Marmet | 1,351 | City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Coal Fork | 1,233 | Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia |
| Elkview | 1,222 | Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia |
| Tornado | 1,187 | Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia |
| Belle | 1,108 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
