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Glasgow, OR
Census-designated place in Coos County, Oregon.
Population
697
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
216
ZIP codes
0
Glasgow and its ZIP codes
Glasgow at a glance
- Glasgow is about 4.9 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $91,047 a year, 10% more than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $433,800 (9% below Oregon).
Local data for Glasgow, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Glasgow, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,047
Poverty rate
10.9%
Median home value
$433,800
Homeownership
96.1%
Bachelor's or higher
42.0%
Median age
67.1
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (154), Swedish Americans (111), Norwegian Americans (91).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Coos County. PPP loans are for Glasgow.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,953
23,106 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,682
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$621M
FY 2026, $9,559 per person
How people get to work
Glasgow, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.2%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home34.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Glasgow, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
1,133
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
223
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
66° / 41°F
59.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Glasgow, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.7%
U.S. 33.3% -3.6 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
10.0%
U.S. 12.8% -2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
Cities near Glasgow
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North BendCity | 3 mi | 3.9 |
| Coos BayCity | 4.6 mi | 10.6 |
| Saunders LakeCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2.8 |
| Bunker HillCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.5 |
| BarviewCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.4 |
| LakesideCity | 10 mi | 2 |
| Winchester BayCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| CoquilleCity | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| ReedsportCity | 19 mi | 2.1 |
| GardinerCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| BandonCity | 25 mi | 2.8 |
| Myrtle PointCity | 26 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Glasgow, OR in?
- Glasgow is in Coos County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Glasgow, OR?
- About 697 people live in Glasgow, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Glasgow?
- Nearby places include North Bend (3 mi), Coos Bay (4.6 mi), Saunders Lake (5.8 mi), Bunker Hill (6.1 mi), Barview (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023