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Glasgow Local Guide

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Living in Glasgow, KY

The small city of Glasgow, Kentucky is home to slightly more than 14,000 residents. Retirees are a frequent sight, as they account for 19% of the population compared to 14% nationally, while young professionals are less well-represented. In terms of housing, residents are fairly evenly split between renting (51%) and owning (50%) their home. With a relatively low average rent of $699/month in the city, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Kentucky. Each month, renters in Glasgow will save around $83 compared to the state average.

Compared to the national average, Glasgow has a large percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have a high school degree or GED (27%). In addition, 7% possess a Bachelor's degree and 3% have a Master's or Doctoral degree. There are three primary industries in Glasgow: manufacturing, retail, and entertainment. Combined, these industries make up 21% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in transportation, as 8% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. Glasgow workers earn an average annual income of around $42K, around $21,000 less than the average Kentucky resident. Glasgow's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345.

With an average commute time of about 17 minutes, quicker than most cities in the state, Glasgow residents find that getting to work isn't overly time-consuming. Many residents (34%) drive to work, while public transportation is not used. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.