Glasgow is a city located in Barren County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 14,200. It is the county seat of Barren County^GR6. Barren County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. ... A county seat is an administrative center for a county. ... Barren County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

The town is well known for its annual Scottish Highland Games. Opening ceremonies of 2004 Canmore Highland games Highland games are traditional competitions originating in the highland areas of Scotland and still held there and in other parts of the world where Scots have settled. ...

Well known people from Glasgow include journalists Arthur Krock and Diane Sawyer, former NBC CEO and Board Chairman Julian Goodman, band leader and musician Billy Vaughn, radio DJ and songwriter Dave Harris and politicians Gov. Louie B. Nunn, Gov. Preston Leslie, and Lt. Gov. James G. Hardy. This article or section contains information that has not been verified and thus might not be reliable. ... Diane Sawyer Diane Sawyer (born December 22, 1945 as Lila Diana Sawyer) is a television journalist for the U.S. network ABC News and co-anchor of ABCs Good Morning America along with Charles Gibson and Robin Roberts. ... Julian Goodman is a former chairman of the board and chief executive officer for the National Broadcasting Company (NBC). ... Billy Vaughn (April 12, 1919_September 26, 1991) was a singer, pianist, and orchestra leader. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... Louie Broady Nunn Governor of Kentucky 1967-1971 b. ... Preston H. Leslie (8 March 1819 - 7 February 1907) was the governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky from 1871-1875. ... James G. Hardy (May 3, 1795 - July 16, 1856) was a popular Kentucky politician who belonged to the American or Know-Nothing Party. ...

Geography

Glasgow is located at 37°0'1" North, 85°55'13" West (37.000375, -85.920229)^GR1. Image File history File links Adapted from Wikipedias KY county maps by Seth Ilys. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 38.2 km² (14.8 mi²). 38.2 km² (14.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.07% is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 14,200 people, 5,606 households, and 3,486 families residing in the city. The population density was 340.8/km² (882.9/mi²). There were 6,153 housing units at an average density of 161.1/km² (417.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 88.92% White, 8.25% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.80% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.81% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. 1.43% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 5,606 households out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.83. The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 22.0% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 82.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,083, and the median income for a family was $36,677. Males had a median income of $31,123 versus $20,964 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,697. 19.5% of the population and 14.1% of families were below the poverty line. 26.2% of those under the age of 18 and 20.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population living in poverty The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

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See also

• Glasgow, Scotland

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• Glasgow Daily Times, local daily newspaper