Glasgow Authority

Glasgow is a middle-income small town of 1,118 with home prices 1.9× below the Missouri median.

Glasgow, Missouri

Population in Glasgow stands at 1,118 — placing it among the smaller communities of Chariton County, Missouri. The median household income stands at $50,446.

Definition and scope

Glasgow is a chartered municipality within Chariton County, Missouri, Missouri. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 4.

Who lives here

Glasgow has approximately 1,118 residents. The median age is 49.3 years. Roughly 82% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $122,600.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 82.6%
• Black or African American: 10.9%
• Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Glasgow is $50,446. Poverty rate stands at 11.9%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.9%. Educational attainment: 24.7% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Glasgow:

• Public schools: 2
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3

Getting around

Aero Britton Airport provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Howard County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Sedalia, Missouri.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 736 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7a.

References

• Missouri State Authority — state-level reference for Missouri.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.