Glasgow is a city in Kentucky state in USA with a population of 14394 residents.. The poverty rate of Glasgow is 28.9%, which is 106% higher than national average. The typical household in Glasgow earns $37479 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 3 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 10 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 66.6% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Glasgow, only 83% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Glasgow remained 7.7%, which is 64% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Glasgow, only 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 24% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Glasgow is 84, which is 16% lower than national average. Median home value in Glasgow is $123000 , which is 46% lower than national average. While median income in Glasgow remained $37479, which is 44% lower than national average.