Glasgow
Census-designated place in Coos County, Oregon
Glasgow is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Coos County, Oregon, with 785 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 95 ft (29 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Bend, 2.9 miles SW.
- 785residents (2020 Census)
- 95 ftelevation · 29 m
- 3.2 sq miland area · 8.3 km²
- 244 / sq mipopulation density
- 97459ZIP code
About Glasgow
Glasgow is an unincorporated community in Coos County, Oregon, United States. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Glasgow as a census-designated place (CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name. As of the 2020 census the Glasgow CDP had a population of 785.
Glasgow is located on the north side of Coos Bay, about 6 miles (10 km) north of the city of Coos Bay, just east of U.S. Route 101.
The community was founded by real estate speculators in the 1890s, including Henry L. Pittock, Phil Metschan, and Admiral Schley of the Pacific Coal & Transportation Company. The community did not flourish until 30 years after its founding, when construction of Route 101 made Glasgow the northern terminus of the ferry from North Bend, which was used to cross the bay prior to the completion of the Coos Bay Bridge. The place was supposedly named by a Scot because it reminded him of Glasgow, Scotland, but the authors of Oregon Geographic Names were unable to verify this.
Glasgow has a store and a Grange hall, the North Bayside Grange, also known as the Glasgow Grange, that was built in 1928. A humorous sign at the store states that the community's population is "275.5", the .5 for store owner and "self-proclaimed mayor", Jack S. Stevens.
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Living in Glasgow
- Median household income
- $91,047
- Median home value
- $433,800
- Median age
- 67.1
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Glasgow had 785 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 785 |
|---|---|
| Density | 244 per sq mi (94 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Glasgow at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Coos County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 785 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.22 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.4377° N, 124.1951° W |
| ZIP code | 97459 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4129100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Glasgow
- North Bend2.9 mi SW
- Coos Bay4.3 mi SW
- Saunders Lake5.7 mi N
- Bunker Hill6.3 mi S
- Barview8.4 mi SW
- Lakeside10.2 mi N
- Winchester Bay16.1 mi N
- Coquille17.8 mi S
- Reedsport18.5 mi N
- Gardiner20.9 mi N
- Bandon24.9 mi SW
- Myrtle Point26.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Glasgow
What county is Glasgow in?
Glasgow is in Coos County, Oregon.
What is the population of Glasgow, OR?
785 people lived in Glasgow at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Glasgow, OR?
The ZIP code of Glasgow is 97459.
What is the elevation of Glasgow?
95 feet (29 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Glasgow?
North Bend (2.9 mi), Coos Bay (4.3 mi), Saunders Lake (5.7 mi), Bunker Hill (6.3 mi), Barview (8.4 mi).
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