Glasgow, Delaware

Glasgow, Delaware
CDP
Aiken's Tavern Historic District
Aiken's Tavern Historic District
Location in New Castle County and the state of Delaware.
Location in New Castle County and the state of Delaware.
Glasgow is located in Delaware
Glasgow
Glasgow
Location within the state of Delaware
Glasgow is located in the United States
Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow (the United States)
Coordinates: 39°36′17″N 75°44′43″W / 39.60472°N 75.74528°W / 39.60472; -75.74528
CountryUnited States
StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle
Area
[1]
 • Total
9.93 sq mi (25.71 km2)
 • Land9.93 sq mi (25.71 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
69 ft (21 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
15,288
 • Density1,540.3/sq mi (594.71/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code302
FIPS code10-29350
GNIS feature ID214002[2]

Glasgow is a census-designated place (CDP) in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. The population was 15,288 at the 2020 census.

History

During the American Revolution, it was known as Aikentown, named after tavern owner Matthew Aiken. The town was renamed by Scottish settlers after the city in Scotland.[3] La Grange and the James Stewart House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4]

Geography

Glasgow is located at 39°36′17″N 75°44′43″W / 39.60472°N 75.74528°W / 39.60472; -75.74528 (39.6048338, -75.7452119).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 9.9 square miles (26 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
200012,840—
201014,30311.4%
202015,2886.9%
source:[6]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Glasgow had a population of 15,288. The median age was 40.3 years. 21.5% of residents were under the age of 18 and 13.4% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 92.3 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 90.1 males age 18 and over.[7][8]

99.1% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.9% lived in rural areas.[9]

There were 5,555 households in Glasgow, of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 55.5% were married-couple households, 13.7% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 23.9% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[7]

There were 5,676 housing units, of which 2.1% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.5% and the rental vacancy rate was 4.8%.[7]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[8]
Race Number Percent
White 7,953 52.0%
Black or African American 4,309 28.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 53 0.3%
Asian 1,299 8.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 2 0.0%
Some other race 518 3.4%
Two or more races 1,154 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 1,221 8.0%

2000 census

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 12,840 people, 4,517 households, and 3,478 families living in the CDP. The population density was 1,297.6 inhabitants per square mile (501.0/km2). There were 4,629 housing units at an average density of 467.8 per square mile (180.6/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 77.98% White, 17.02% African American, 0.22% Native American, 2.33% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.06% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.01% of the population.

There were 4,517 households, out of which 44.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% were non-families. 16.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 29.3% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 37.9% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 4.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $61,707, and the median income for a family was $67,252. Males had a median income of $42,788 versus $33,183 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $24,795. About 2.5% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education

Most of Glasgow is part of the Christina School District while a small portion is in the Appoquinimink School District.[11]

The Christina district section is divided between Brader, Keene, and West Park elementary schools.[12] The Christina district section is zoned to Gauger/Cobbs Middle School,[13] and Glasgow High School.[14] In the Appoquinimink section, students are zoned to Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center, Olive B. Loss and Crystal Run Elementary schools, Alfred G. Waters Middle School, and Appoquinimink High School.[15]

Hodgson Vo-Tech High School of the New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District is in Glasgow.

Previously Glasgow was in the Newark School District.[16] That district merged into the New Castle County School District in 1978. That district was divided into four districts, among them the Christina district, in 1981.[17]

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  2. ^ "Glasgow". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  3. ^ Brown, Robin (March 12, 2015). "The backstory on odd Delaware place names". The News Journal. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  4. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. ^ "CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING (1790-2000)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved May 20, 2012.
  7. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  8. ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  9. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  11. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: New Castle County, DE" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
  12. ^ "Suburban Elementary Schools" (PDF). Christina School District. December 29, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 29, 2009. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  13. ^ "Suburban Middle Schools" (PDF). Christina School District. December 29, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 29, 2009. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
    Older map: "Christina School District Suburban Feeder Pattern, Grades 7-8". Christina School District. November 21, 2002. Archived from the original on November 21, 2002. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
  14. ^ "Christina School District Suburban Feeder Pattern, Grades 9-12". Christina School District. November 21, 2002. Archived from the original on November 21, 2002. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
  15. ^ "Appoquinimink School District". www.apposchooldistrict.com. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
  16. ^ Mowery, Roger (1974). "Delaware School District Organization and Boundaries" (PDF). Dover, Delaware: Delaware State Department of Instruction. p. 71 (PDF p. 89/97). Retrieved March 30, 2025.
  17. ^ "New Castle County School District". Government of Delaware. Retrieved March 31, 2025.
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