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31%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
38%
Household income NAT. AVG.
68%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$20,568$34,967$29,829
Median household income$34,565$66,149$55,322
Median income owner occupied$45,000$82,180$70,586
Median income renter occupied$22,833$42,481$35,192
Median earnings male$40,972$41,712$36,919
Median earnings female$25,577$29,664$26,250
Unemployment rate7.8%3.8%4.7%
Poverty level16.5%11.4%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Glasgow is 31% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Glasgow is 38% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Glasgow is 68% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Glasgow is 9% higher than the national average

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      $23,041 $34,565 $69,130
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      $44,094 $66,149 $132,298
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      According to the PEW research center, the middle class is defined as a range from two thirds (2/3) of the median household income to a multiple of two (2) times the median household income. Displayed above are the city, state and national median household income averages. Simply enter your median household income to determine if your income falls into the middle class or if your household income is considered upper or lower class.

      Glasgow median earnings by income bracket

      Glasgow employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry6.6%6.6%
      Manufacturing sector20.1%20.1%
      Financial & insurance services3.1%3.1%
      Wholesale & retail services15.4%15.4%
      Public administration17.0%17.0%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities8.9%8.9%
      Education, health & social services12.4%12.4%
      Other16.6%16.6%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Lexington, VA7,205$50,7148.3%
      Buchanan, VA1,172$50,2789.1%
      East Lexington, VA1,959$38,75030.0%
      Big Island, VA174$37,03133.1%
      Buena Vista, VA6,477$36,63433.8%
      Glasgow, VA1,306$34,56537.5%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Shell Knob, MO1,306$39,54528.5%
      Tatum, TX1,306$27,15550.9%
      Charlo, NB1,306n/a 
      Pointe-aux-Outardes, QC1,306n/a 
      Minneota, MN1,307$58,8246.3%
      Glasgow, VA1,306$34,56537.5%
      Source: The Glasgow, VA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).