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Bowling Green

Maryland · 1,018 residents · 0.964 sq mi
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Bowling Green has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,736. Population has fallen 16% since 2019, a loss of 199 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $99,400. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,018
−16%since 2019
from 1,217 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,056 / sq mi
−16%since 2019
from 1,262 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
+1%since 2019
from 45.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,736
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $55,500 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,013
+11%since 2019
from $26,135 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 32.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,400
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $104,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$728
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $675 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 69.2% in 2019
31.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−16%since 2019
from 1.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,146)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(47)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other1.6%(19)
Diversity Score13.9%(170)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(919)
Black2.7%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other3.2%(32)
Diversity Score17.3%(177)
Diversity Score
17
+24%since 2019
from 14 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 14.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 97.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
−6%since 2019
from 16.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 84.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 10.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 62.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 23.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 50.5% in 2019
Female
49.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 49.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowling Green, Maryland?

Bowling Green, Maryland has about 1,018 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bowling Green, Maryland earns about $62,736 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 $99,400, and the typical rent is about $728 a month.

How educated are people in Bowling Green, Maryland?

About 13.7% 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 7.8% of people in Bowling Green, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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