Glasgow, KY Demographics

A map of Glasgow's Population by Race

Glasgow, Kentucky had a population of 15,014 in 2020. It was 78.5% White, 7.7% Black, 1.1% Asian, 7.2% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 4.5% 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 555 places in Kentucky, Glasgow is the 32nd 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

11,787 residents of Glasgow identify as White, or 78.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Glasgow roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Glasgow is ranked #479 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Glasgow is more White than neighboring Horse Cave (78.1% White). Glasgow is less White than neighboring Cave City (83.8% White), Hiseville (87% White), Park City (87.6% White), and Summer Shade (88.4% White).

Glasgow's Black Population

1,161 residents of Glasgow identify as Black, or 7.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Glasgow roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Glasgow is ranked #88 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Glasgow is more Black than neighboring Cave City (6.9% Black), Hiseville (0% Black), Park City (4.7% Black), and Summer Shade (4.8% Black). Glasgow is less Black than neighboring Horse Cave (12.4% Black).

Glasgow's Asian Population

166 residents of Glasgow identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Glasgow roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Glasgow is ranked #120 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Glasgow is more Asian than neighboring Cave City (0.9% Asian), Hiseville (0.8% Asian), Park City (0.3% Asian), Horse Cave (0.2% Asian), and Summer Shade (0% Asian).

Glasgow's Hispanic Population

1,079 residents of Glasgow identify as Hispanic, or 7.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Glasgow roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Glasgow is ranked #49 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Glasgow is more Hispanic than neighboring Cave City (3.6% Hispanic), Park City (3.6% Hispanic), Horse Cave (2.2% Hispanic), and Summer Shade (1.7% Hispanic). Glasgow is less Hispanic than neighboring Hiseville (8.9% Hispanic).

Glasgow's Native American/Other Population

143 residents of Glasgow identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Glasgow roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Glasgow is ranked #73 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Glasgow is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cave City (0.6% Native American/Other), Hiseville (0% Native American/Other), and Park City (0.3% Native American/Other).

Glasgow's Multiracial Population

678 residents of Glasgow identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Glasgow roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Glasgow is ranked #177 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Glasgow is more Multiracial than neighboring Cave City (4.2% Multiracial), Hiseville (3.3% Multiracial), Park City (3.4% Multiracial), and Summer Shade (4.1% Multiracial). Glasgow is less Multiracial than neighboring Horse Cave (6.1% Multiracial).

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