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Glasgow, KY

Founded 1799Barren CountyElev. 230 m
Population
15,141
Median home
$147,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
18
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About Glasgow

Glasgow is a city in Kentucky with about 15,141 residents. Glasgow was founded in 1799 and sits in Barren County. The median age is 40 and the median household income is $42,417. Homes carry a median value of $147,700, and about 48% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (77.9%). Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
15,141
Median age
40
Median household income
$42,417
Per-capita income
$29,263
Poverty rate
23%
High-school grad or higher
88.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23%
Unemployment
5.2%
Avg. commute
19.7 min
Work from home
4.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White77.9%
Hispanic or Latino7.7%
Black8.3%
Asian1.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts35.2%
Production, transportation & material moving20.7%
Sales & office19.1%
Service18%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$147,700
Median gross rent
$836/mo
Owner-occupied
47.8%
Median year built
1977
Households
6,304
Avg. household size
2.3

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Glasgow has 18 public schools — 7 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading49%
Math33%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Barren County Area Technology CenterHighGrades 8–12
Barren County High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
College Street CampusHighGrades 6–12
Glasgow High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Happy Valley Learning CenterHighGrades 6–12
Success AcademyHighGrades 6–12
Barren County Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Glasgow Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Eastern Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Highland Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Hiseville Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
North Jackson ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
Red Cross Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
South Green Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime49% below national
Glasgow195
Kentucky232
United States386
↑ 8% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime61% above national
Glasgow3,139
Kentucky1,579
United States1,952
↑ 3% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Glasgow Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Glasgow.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Barren County
Strong windRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Glasgow is in Barren County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Glasgow was founded in 1799 and sits in Barren County. Elevation ~230 m.

Map of Glasgow
Glasgow, KY
Where Glasgow is
Louisville/Jefferson CountyLexington-FayetteBowling GreenOwensboroCovingtonGeorgetownGlasgow
Historic places

9 on the National Register of Historic Places.

First National BankFirst Presbyterian ChurchMorris BuildingThird National BankU.S. Post Office/Board of Education BuildingMayfield, John, HouseGullian Gerig's MillGlasgow OMS #9
Notable people from Glasgow
Diane SawyerBilly VaughnWilla BrownJohn Pendleton KingArthur KrockJohn C. BagbyRussell E. DoughertyMargaret Wood BancroftJerry Lee WellsWilliam T. Martin
People searches in Glasgow
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Nearby cities
Bowling Green (28 mi)Campbellsville (39 mi)Franklin (40 mi)Elizabethtown (48 mi)Radcliff (56 mi)Bardstown (62 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Glasgow, KY (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Glasgow, Kentucky.

Christopher David Taylor, 58
Glasgow · Barren County · 42141
AKA Christopher Taylor, Christopher D Taylor
Richard Allen Greenhaw, 74
Glasgow · 42141
Richard James Walker, 36
Glasgow
AKA Richard J Walker, Richard Walker
Michael Shawn Clark, 52
Glasgow · Barren County · 42141
AKA Michael Shawn No Clark, Shawn Clark

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Glasgow — frequently asked

What is the population of Glasgow, Kentucky?
Glasgow has a population of about 15,141, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Glasgow?
The median home value in Glasgow is $147,700, and the median gross rent is $836/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Glasgow safe? What is the crime rate?
Glasgow Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 195 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Glasgow face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Barren County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, cold wave, hail.
How many schools are in Glasgow?
Glasgow has 18 public schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Glasgow?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Glasgow. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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