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Bowling Green

Florida · 2,405 residents · 1.264 sq mi
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Bowling Green has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,245. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 487 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $60,300. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,405
−17%since 2000
from 2,892 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,903 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 2,288 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.3
+21%since 2000
from 27.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Bowling Green
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,245
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,209 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,343
+34%since 2000
from $9,978 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing10%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$734
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
30.0% rent
Afford Score
1.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.3%(1,138)
Black13.2%(382)
Hispanic / Latino46.1%(1,332)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score75.9%(2,196)
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.5%(734)
Black9.2%(221)
Hispanic / Latino58.5%(1,406)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other6.1%(146)
Diversity Score73.7%(1,772)
Diversity Score
74
−3%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.0%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 47.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+26%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Foreign born
14.7%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.0%
−43.7 ptssince 2013
from 65.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowling Green, Florida?

Bowling Green, Florida has about 2,405 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bowling Green, Florida?

The typical household in Bowling Green, Florida earns about $37,245 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bowling Green, Florida expensive?

In Bowling Green, Florida, the median home is worth about $60,300, and the typical rent is about $734 a month.

How educated are people in Bowling Green, Florida?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bowling Green, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bowling Green, Florida?

About 31.9% of people in Bowling Green, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bowling Green, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Bowling Green, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 569 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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