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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Bowling Green

Missouri · 2,996 residents · 2.689 sq mi
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Bowling Green has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,741. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $30,200. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,996
−8%vs 2000
vs 3,260 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,114 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 1,212 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.4
−6%vs 2000
vs 36.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Bowling Green
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,741
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,287 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,664
−41%vs 2000
vs $14,670 in 2000
US average: $14,340
24.1%
+11.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$30,200
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$257
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $382 in 2000
US average: $450
65.2%
+5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.2% in 2000
34.8% rent
1.8
−19%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(2,943)
Black7.5%(245)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(24)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.7%(643)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(2,672)
Black10.3%(308)
Hispanic / Latino2%(60)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other0.1%(3)
Diversity Score28.1%(842)
28
+43%vs 2000
vs 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.9%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.2%
−9.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.2%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Bowling Green, Missouri?

Bowling Green, Missouri has about 2,996 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Bowling Green, Missouri earns about $16,741 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bowling Green, Missouri expensive?

In Bowling Green, Missouri, the median home is worth about $30,200, and the typical rent is about $257 a month.

How educated are people in Bowling Green, Missouri?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bowling Green, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bowling Green, Missouri?

About 24.1% of people in Bowling Green, Missouri 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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