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Bowling Green

Indiana · 207 residents · 0.497 sq mi
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The short version

Population has fallen 28% since 2023, a loss of 82 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $90,000. The poverty rate of 28.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
207
−28%since 2023
from 289 in 2023
2022 – 2024
Population density
416 / sq mi
−28%since 2023
from 581 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
+48%since 2023
from 26.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2022 – 2024
19223728232737220222024Bowling Green
2024207
20222024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$17,018
+1%since 2023
from $16,912 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
−14.1 ptssince 2023
from 28.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.652
+10%since 2023
from 0.594 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance33.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical33.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services13.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $95,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2022 – 2024
Owner-occupied
53.3%
−16.4 ptssince 2023
from 69.7% in 2023
46.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
52.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2023
from 39.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.3%
+34.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(289)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(207)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2022 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 90.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
66.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 64.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
20.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
13.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.3% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
29.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 57.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 41.9% in 2023
Female
52.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 58.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 71.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowling Green, Indiana?

Bowling Green, Indiana has about 207 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Bowling Green, Indiana expensive?

In Bowling Green, Indiana, the median home is worth about $90,000.

How educated are people in Bowling Green, Indiana?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bowling Green, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bowling Green, Indiana?

About 28.5% of people in Bowling Green, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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