Glasgow, Illinois facts for kids
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Glasgow
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Location of Glasgow in Scott County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Scott |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 113 |
| • Density | 111.77/sq mi (43.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62694
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-29496 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398969 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Glasgow, Illinois |
Glasgow is a small village located in Scott County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 113 people lived there. It is part of the larger Jacksonville area.
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Exploring Glasgow's Location
Glasgow is found at specific geographic coordinates: 39.550309 degrees North and 90.480761 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
How Big is Glasgow?
According to information from 2010, the village of Glasgow covers a total area of about 1.01 square miles (2.62 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its borders.
Understanding Glasgow's Population
The number of people living in Glasgow has changed over many years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 249 | — | |
| 1890 | 187 | −24.9% | |
| 1900 | 235 | 25.7% | |
| 1910 | 215 | −8.5% | |
| 1920 | 235 | 9.3% | |
| 1930 | 222 | −5.5% | |
| 1940 | 222 | 0.0% | |
| 1950 | 158 | −28.8% | |
| 1960 | 166 | 5.1% | |
| 1970 | 148 | −10.8% | |
| 1980 | 171 | 15.5% | |
| 1990 | 163 | −4.7% | |
| 2000 | 170 | 4.3% | |
| 2010 | 141 | −17.1% | |
| 2020 | 113 | −19.9% | |
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Who Lives in Glasgow?
Based on the census from 2000, there were 170 people living in Glasgow. These people made up 66 households and 52 families. The village had about 168 people per square mile. All residents were identified as White.
Households and Families
- Out of the 66 households, about 31.8% had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (69.7%) were married couples living together.
- A small number (4.5%) were led by a female without a husband present.
- About 19.7% of households were individuals living alone.
- The average household had 2.58 people, and the average family had 2.96 people.
Age Groups in the Village
The population in Glasgow was spread across different age groups:
- About 25.3% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 5.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 17.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the village was 41 years.
See also
In Spanish: Glasgow (Illinois) para niños
