Glasgow, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Glasgow, Pennsylvania
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Smiths Ferry United Methodist Church on Liberty Avenue
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Location in Beaver County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Beaver |
| Settled | 1836 |
| Incorporated | 1854 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
| • Land | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 71 |
| • Density | 1,183.33/sq mi (458.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 724 |
| FIPS code | 42-29392 |
Glasgow is a small community called a borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located right next to the Ohio River. In 2020, about 71 people lived there.
The borough got its name from the city of Glasgow in Scotland.
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Where is Glasgow, Pennsylvania?
Glasgow is located at coordinates 40°38′42″N 80°30′31″W / 40.64500°N 80.50861°W. It covers a total area of about 0.1 square miles (0.28 square kilometers). A small part of this area, about 0.05 square miles (0.13 square kilometers), is water.
Many local people call the town "Smith's Ferry." This is because a ferry used to connect Glasgow with Georgetown across the Ohio River.
Neighboring Communities
Glasgow shares its land border with only one other place: Ohioville. Ohioville is to the north, east, and west of Glasgow.
Across the Ohio River to the south, Glasgow is close to Greene Township and Georgetown.
Who Lives in Glasgow?
The population of Glasgow has changed over many years. In 1880, there were 573 people. By 2010, the population had gone down to 60. However, in 2020, it increased slightly to 71 people.
Here's a quick look at the population over time:
- 1880: 573 people
- 1890: 218 people
- 1900: 172 people
- 1910: 203 people
- 1920: 239 people
- 1930: 271 people
- 1940: 204 people
- 1950: 214 people
- 1960: 142 people
- 1970: 112 people
- 1980: 106 people
- 1990: 74 people
- 2000: 63 people
- 2010: 60 people
- 2020: 71 people
In 2000, there were 63 people living in Glasgow. Most of the residents were White. There were 27 households, and 17 of these were families.
The average household had about 2.33 people. The average family had about 2.88 people. About 14.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 30.2% were 65 years or older. The average age in Glasgow was 42 years old.
The median income for a household in 2000 was $33,500. For families, the median income was $36,250.
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Smiths Ferry United Methodist Church on Liberty Avenue
