Glasgow
City in Barren County, Kentucky
Glasgow is a city in Barren County, Kentucky, with 15,014 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 755 ft (230 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hiseville, 9.0 miles NE.
- 15,014residents (2020 Census)
- 755 ftelevation · 230 m
- 16.1 sq miland area · 41.8 km²
- 931 / sq mipopulation density
- 42141ZIP code
About Glasgow
Glasgow is a home rule-class city in Barren County, Kentucky, United States. It is the seat of its county. Glasgow is the principal city of the Glasgow micropolitan area, which comprises Barren and Metcalfe counties. The population was 15,014 at the 2020 U.S. census.
The city is well known for its annual Scottish Highland Games. In 2007, Barren County was named the number one rural place to live by The Progressive Farmer magazine.
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Living in Glasgow
- Median household income
- $43,074
- Median home value
- $173,900
- Median rent
- $849/mo
- Median age
- 37.8
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Glasgow had 15,014 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,014 |
|---|---|
| Density | 931 per sq mi (360 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Glasgow at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Barren County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 15,014 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.12 sq mi (41.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0048° N, 85.9259° W |
| ZIP code | 42141 |
| Official website | glasgow-ky.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2131114 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Glasgow
- Hiseville9.0 mi NE
- Park City9.1 mi NW
- Cave City9.4 mi N
- Horse Cave11.4 mi N
- Summer Shade14.5 mi SE
- Smiths Grove15.9 mi W
- Edmonton16.8 mi E
- Oakland17.9 mi W
- Hardyville18.7 mi N
- Munfordville19.0 mi N
- Fountain Run19.3 mi S
- Brownsville22.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Glasgow
What county is Glasgow in?
Glasgow is in Barren County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Glasgow, KY?
15,014 people lived in Glasgow at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Glasgow, KY?
The ZIP code of Glasgow is 42141.
What is the elevation of Glasgow?
755 feet (230 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Glasgow?
Hiseville (9.0 mi), Park City (9.1 mi), Cave City (9.4 mi), Horse Cave (11.4 mi), Summer Shade (14.5 mi).
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