Glasgow, DE Demographics

A map of Glasgow's Population by Race

Glasgow, Delaware had a population of 15,288 in 2020. It was 50.6% White, 27.5% Black, 8.5% Asian, 8.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Glasgow, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 79 places in Delaware, Glasgow is the 6th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Glasgow's White Population

7,742 residents of Glasgow identify as White, or 50.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Glasgow slightly less than the White share of the population of Delaware (58.6% White). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Glasgow is ranked #59 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Glasgow is more White than neighboring Bear (33.4% White). Glasgow is less White than neighboring Brookside (52.2% White), Elkton (62.1% White), Newark (64.8% White), and Chesapeake City (89.5% White).

Glasgow's Black Population

4,204 residents of Glasgow identify as Black, or 27.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Glasgow slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Delaware (21.5% Black). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Glasgow is ranked #18 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Glasgow is more Black than neighboring Brookside (18.6% Black), Elkton (19.5% Black), Newark (14.7% Black), and Chesapeake City (2.2% Black). Glasgow is less Black than neighboring Bear (37.9% Black).

Glasgow's Asian Population

1,295 residents of Glasgow identify as Asian, or 8.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Glasgow roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Delaware (4.3% Asian). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Glasgow is ranked #8 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Glasgow is more Asian than neighboring Bear (6.6% Asian), Brookside (6% Asian), Elkton (2.5% Asian), and Chesapeake City (0% Asian). Glasgow is less Asian than neighboring Newark (9% Asian).

Glasgow's Hispanic Population

1,221 residents of Glasgow identify as Hispanic, or 8.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Glasgow roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Delaware (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Glasgow is ranked #32 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Glasgow is more Hispanic than neighboring Newark (7% Hispanic), and Chesapeake City (4.3% Hispanic). Glasgow is less Hispanic than neighboring Bear (17.3% Hispanic), Brookside (17% Hispanic), and Elkton (8.5% Hispanic).

Glasgow's Native American/Other Population

110 residents of Glasgow identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Glasgow roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Delaware (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Glasgow is ranked #40 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Glasgow is more Native American/Other than neighboring Newark (0.2% Native American/Other). Glasgow is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elkton (0.8% Native American/Other), and Chesapeake City (0.8% Native American/Other).

Glasgow's Multiracial Population

716 residents of Glasgow identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Glasgow roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Delaware (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Glasgow is ranked #40 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Glasgow is more Multiracial than neighboring Bear (4.1% Multiracial), Newark (4.3% Multiracial), and Chesapeake City (3.1% Multiracial). Glasgow is less Multiracial than neighboring Brookside (5.6% Multiracial), and Elkton (6.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.