Glasgow, VA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Glasgow

Neighborhood

Rockbridge, VA

Gilmore Mills / Natural Bridge

Beverlytown / Forks of Buffalo

Collierstown / Effinger

Buffalo Forge / Maple Grove

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Glasgow

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

11.9%

Households with Children

31.6%

School Enrollment K-12

246

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.8%
School Age (5-17): 23.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 15.6%
Working Age (35-54): 17.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 19.0%
Seniors (65+): 19.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 14.7%
High School / GED: 47.6%
Some College or Associate's: 25.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 11.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 14.5%
Single Parents: 17.1%
Couples & Adults: 32.6%
Living Alone: 35.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 16.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 25.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 75.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 15.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 2.7%
Other Black: 82.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 85.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 13.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 93.2%
Spanish: 6.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.2%
Elementary (1-4): 11.7%
Middle School (5-8): 5.8%
High School (9-12): 6.0%
College / Graduate: 6.0%
Not Enrolled: 68.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources