Glasco, Kansas

Glasco was originally called Del Ray, and under the latter name was laid out and platted in 1870.{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=a3YUAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA523 | title=Biographical History of Cloud County, Kansas: Biographies of Representative Citizens. Illustrated with Portraits of Prominent People, Cuts of Homes, Stock, Etc. | publisher=Wilson, Humphrey & Company | author=Hollibaugh, E. F. | year=1903 | pages=523}} The name Glasco was adopted officially by the Kansas legislature in 1878 and incorporated as a city of the third class April 14, 1886, and named after Glasgow, Scotland.{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ | title=The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States | publisher=Govt. Print. Off. | author=Gannett, Henry | year=1905 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ/page/n137 138]}} Glasco was a shipping point on the Union Pacific railroad.{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_o8X5krq3fP8C | title=Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. | publisher=Standard Publishing Company | author=Blackmar, Frank Wilson | year=1912 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_o8X5krq3fP8C/page/n746 750]}}

This small town has two items of interest on the National Register of Historic Places: Pott's Ford Bridge is located just 1/2 mile south of the city limits, and the entire downtown business district has also earned a listing on the register.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|0.33|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2012-07-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-01-25 }}

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Glasco has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=594370&cityname=Glasco%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Glasco, Kansas]

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The 2020 United States census counted 441 people, 188 households, and 101 families in Glasco.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Glasco%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} The population density was 1,328.3 per square mile (512.9/km{{sup|2}}). There were 269 housing units at an average density of 810.2 per square mile (312.8/km{{sup|2}}).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Glasco%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}} The racial makeup was 97.05% (428) white or European American (97.05% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.23% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.45% (2) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 2.27% (10) from two or more races.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Glasco%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.23% (1) of the population.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Glasco%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}

Of the 188 households, 19.1% had children under the age of 18; 43.1% were married couples living together; 22.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 36.7% of households consisted of individuals and 20.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.1.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Glasco%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 14.3% of the population.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Glasco%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}

21.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 17.9% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 30.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 107.2 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $54,063 (with a margin of error of +/- $16,127) and the median family income was $55,875 (+/- $16,677).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Glasco%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} Males had a median income of $31,034 (+/- $2,351) versus $23,646 (+/- $3,925) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $28,750 (+/- $3,668).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Glasco%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} Approximately, 0.0% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under the age of 18 and 4.5% of those ages 65 or over.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Glasco%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=Glasco%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}

As of the census{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2012-07-06}} of 2010, there were 498 people, 218 households, and 143 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1509.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 281 housing units at an average density of {{convert|851.5|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 1.4% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 218 households, of which 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.4% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.70.

The median age in the city was 51.3 years. 19.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 29.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

As of the census{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }} of 2000, there were 536 people, 238 households, and 143 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,656.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 285 housing units at an average density of {{convert|881.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.32% White, 0.19% Native American, 0.19% Asian, and 1.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.19% of the population.

There were 238 households, out of which 15.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.5% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.67.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 16.4% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 19.4% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 35.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 54 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $31,071. Males had a median income of $22,422 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,875. About 11.2% of families and 16.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.3% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

The community is served by Southern Cloud USD 334 public school district.

• Elmer Stricklett, baseball player who pitched four seasons in the majors and many years afterwards in the minor leagues

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{{See also|Cloud County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Cloud County, Kansas}}

• [https://www.glascokansas.org/ City of Glasco]
• [https://www.lkm.org/members/Default.asp?id=41260721 Glasco - Directory of Public Officials]
• [https://www.glascokansas.org/history.html Glasco history]
• [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/glasco.pdf Glasco city map], KDOT

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