Glasgow, Delaware

For other uses, see Glasgow (disambiguation).

Glasgow, Delaware
CDP
Aiken's Tavern Historic District
Location in New Castle County and the state of Delaware.
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Coordinates: 39°36′17″N75°44′43″W / 39.60472°N 75.74528°W / 39.60472; -75.74528
Country	United States
State	Delaware
County	New Castle
Area [1]
• Total	9.93 sq mi (25.71 km2)
• Land	9.93 sq mi (25.71 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	69 ft (21 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	15,288
• Density	1,540.35/sq mi (594.71/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code	302
FIPS code	10-29350
GNIS feature ID	214002 [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

La Grange and the James Stewart House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ^[3]

Geography

Glasgow is located at 39°36′17″N75°44′43″W / 39.60472°N 75.74528°W / 39.60472; -75.74528 (39.6048338, -75.7452119). ^[4]

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

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2000	12,840		—
2010	14,303		11.4%
2020	15,288		6.9%
source: [5]

As of the census ^[6] 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. ^[7]

The Christina district section is divided between Brader, Keene, and West Park elementary schools. ^[8] The Christina district section is zoned to Gauger/Cobbs Middle School, ^[9] and Glasgow High School. ^[10] 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. ^[11]

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

References

• Delaware portal

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. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
5. "CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING (1790-2000)". U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved May 20, 2012.
6. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
7. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: New Castle County, DE" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved June 18, 2021.
8. "Suburban Elementary Schools" (PDF). Christina School District. December 29, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 29, 2009. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
9. "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.
10. "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.
11. "Appoquinimink School District". www.apposchooldistrict.com. Retrieved September 12, 2023.

External links

• Glasgow Pines Web Site