City · Montana
Glasgow, Montana
Glasgow, city, in Valley County, Montana. Glasgow had 3,145 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,202 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,190 (±28). GEOID 3031075.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,145
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,202 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,190 ±28
Median household income
$90,310
±$24,313 (90% margin)
Montana: $72,509
Median home value
$195,700
±$40,694 (90% margin)
Montana: $375,800
Median gross rent
$805
±$217 (90% margin)
Montana: $1,081
Where is Glasgow and what county is it in?
Glasgow is a city in Valley County, Montana. It covers 1.4 square miles of land, 2,282 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Glasgow, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,145 people lived in Glasgow on July 1, 2025, down 1.9% since 2020, while Montana grew 5.6%. The 2020 Census counted 3,202 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,190 (±28).
| Measure | Glasgow | Valley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,190 ±28 | 7,519 | −154 |
| Households | 1,387 ±136 | 2,951 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.21 ±0.22 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,485 ±124 | 4,254 | no clear change |
Glasgow's population since 2000
From 3,253 in 2000 to 3,145 in 2025: down 3.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Glasgow as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Glasgow?
The median resident of Glasgow is 44.6 years old; 24.0% are under 18 and 24.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.4%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 4.0%.
| Measure | Glasgow | Valley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.6 ±4.9 | 44.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.0% ±4.3 pts | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.3% ±4.2 pts | 24.5% | – |
| Male | 47.1% ±3.6 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% ±1.6 pts | 2.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.4% ±3.0 pts | 84.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±2.1 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±1.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.9% ±2.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3% ±3.1 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 18.2% ±5.0 pts | 16.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.0% ±1.4 pts | 6.4% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.9% ±2.3 pts | 94.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.7% ±7.6 pts | 25.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.2% ±2.6 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.5% ±3.7 pts | 93.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3% ±1.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Glasgow earn?
Half of Glasgow's 1,387 households earn less than $90,310 a year (±$24,313), against $71,695 in Valley County and $72,509 in Montana. In 2015-2019 it was $65,516 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Glasgow | Valley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,310 ±$24,313 | $71,695 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $86,728 ±$8,509 | $83,985 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,570 ±$4,192 | $34,795 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.0% ±4.0 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.0% ±13.0 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.0% ±6.2 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% ±3.2 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.2% ±5.9 pts | 84.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Glasgow?
Owners occupy 72.9% of Glasgow's occupied homes and renters 27.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $195,700 by its owner (±$40,694). The median renter pays $805 a month including utilities, and 29.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Glasgow | Valley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $195,700 ±$40,694 | $198,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $805 ±$217 | $767 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.5% ±17.9 pts | 33.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,568 ±$83 | $1,598 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.9% ±7.3 pts | 78.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 27.1% ±7.3 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Housing units | 1,485 ±124 | 4,254 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8% ±2.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.6% ±12.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.2% ±7.0 pts | 71.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.6% ±2.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.1% ±1.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.8% ±4.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.1% ±5.5 pts | 5.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Glasgow building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Glasgow in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 4.6 across Montana.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Glasgow work and get to work?
73.4% of Glasgow's workers drive alone and 10.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 8.5 minutes.
| Measure | Glasgow | Valley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.9% ±5.9 pts | 62.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 73.4% ±8.7 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.1% ±5.5 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.6% ±1.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 3.5% ±3.8 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.7% ±5.1 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 8.5 min ±2.1 | 15.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Glasgow?
1 census tract lies mostly in Glasgow, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1005Valley County | 2,843 | $90,066 |
| Tract 9406Valley County | 3,012 | $64,521 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Glasgow) · Census block assignment files
How does Glasgow compare with other places in Montana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Glasgow is the 6,187th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 25th-most populous of 127 in Montana.
Glasgow ranks 14th of 90 places in Montana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 25th | 127 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 43rd | 53 |
| Residents per square mile | 12th | 93 |
| Median household income | 14th | 90 |
| Per capita income | 35th | 93 |
| Median home value | 71st | 89 |
| Median gross rent | 59th | 82 |
| Poverty rate | 53rd | 65 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46th | 90 |
| Median age | 21st | 93 |
| Owner-occupied share | 36th | 92 |
| Work from home | 28th | 46 |
| Travel time to work | 93rd | 93 |
Glasgow's figures with every place in Montana (CSV)
Every place in Montana, sortable · Compare Glasgow with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Glasgow?
19 of the 57 figures for Glasgow on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Glasgow are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Glasgow.