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Glasgow, VA

Town in Rockbridge County, Virginia.

Population

1,330

Land area

1.5sq mi

People per sq mi

869

ZIP codes

0

Glasgow and its ZIP codes

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Glasgow at a glance

  • Glasgow is about 3.9 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • The median household income is $51,827, 44% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $131,300 (66% below Virginia) and median rent is $764 a month.

Local data for Glasgow, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Glasgow, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$51,827

Poverty rate

15.5%

Median home value

$131,300

Median rent

$764/mo

Homeownership

69.4%

Bachelor's or higher

11.9%

Median age

40.2

Average commute

34.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (76), Mexican Americans (63), Irish Americans (21).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rockbridge County. PPP loans are for Glasgow.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.1%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$46,054

6,230 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$168M

FY 2026, $7,421 per person

Rockbridge County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Glasgow, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone91.5%
  • Carpooled3.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.7%
  • Bicycle0.6%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home2.3%

Average one-way commute: 34.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Glasgow, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

667

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

105

0.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 23°F

42.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Glasgow, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.1%

U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts

Diabetes

13.8%

U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts

Smoking

16.3%

U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.7%

U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts

Cities near Glasgow

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Buena VistaCity8 mi6.4
Big IslandCensus-designated place8.4 mi0.8
LexingtonCity9.8 mi2.5
East LexingtonCensus-designated place11 mi2.3
BuchananTown15 mi2.2
Eagle RockCensus-designated place19 mi0.7
FairfieldCensus-designated place19 mi0.7
BedfordTown21 mi11.1
ForestCensus-designated place21 mi13.6
Iron GateTown22 mi0.3
Glen WiltonCensus-designated place22 mi0.4
LynchburgCity22 mi48.9
AmherstTown22 mi4.9
Cliftondale ParkCensus-designated place23 mi0.2
MontvaleCensus-designated place23 mi2.4
Madison HeightsCensus-designated place24 mi19.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Glasgow, VA in?
Glasgow is in Rockbridge County, Virginia.
What is the population of Glasgow, VA?
About 1,330 people live in Glasgow, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Glasgow?
Nearby places include Buena Vista (8 mi), Big Island (8.4 mi), Lexington (9.8 mi), East Lexington (11 mi), Buchanan (15 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023