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Bowling Green

Missouri · 4,195 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 $36,658. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $85,100. The poverty rate of 20.9% 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: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,195
+29%since 2000
from 3,260 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,560 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 1,212 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+1%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Bowling Green
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,658
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,287 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,293
+38%since 2000
from $14,670 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,100
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
47.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+4%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(3,417)
Black11%(460)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(107)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other2.2%(92)
Diversity Score35.7%(1,500)
Diversity Score
36
+81%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+36%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 49.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
Female
45.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowling Green, Missouri?

Bowling Green, Missouri has about 4,195 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bowling Green, Missouri earns about $36,658 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 $85,100, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Bowling Green, Missouri?

About 15.2% 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 20.9% of people in Bowling Green, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bowling Green, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Bowling Green, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,199 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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

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