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Bowling Green

Maryland · 1,077 residents · 0.964 sq mi
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Bowling Green has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,771. Population has fallen 28% since 2011, a loss of 410 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $108,500. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 48% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,077
−28%vs 2011
vs 1,487 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,117 / sq mi
−28%vs 2011
vs 1,543 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.2
+27%vs 2011
vs 33.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,771
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $40,556 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,341
+23%vs 2011
vs $14,918 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
−4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
+12%vs 2011
vs 0.362 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $103,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$609
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $670 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.0%
−26.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.5% in 2011
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
+8.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
+14.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+16%vs 2011
vs 2.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic80%(1,190)
Black14.7%(219)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(43)
Diversity Score42.1%(625)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,013)
Black2%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(9)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other2.4%(26)
Diversity Score13.5%(145)
Diversity Score
13
−68%vs 2011
vs 42 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
−12%vs 2011
vs 20.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.9%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.8%
−7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.6% in 2011
Female
39.2%
+7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.3% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.9%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowling Green, Maryland?

Bowling Green, Maryland has about 1,077 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bowling Green, Maryland earns about $36,771 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bowling Green, Maryland expensive?

In Bowling Green, Maryland, the median home is worth about $108,500, and the typical rent is about $609 a month.

How educated are people in Bowling Green, Maryland?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bowling Green, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bowling Green, Maryland?

About 16.6% of people in Bowling Green, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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