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Bowling Green

Ohio · 30,808 residents · 12.863 sq mi
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Bowling Green has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,210. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $171,800. At a median age of 24.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 32.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 24.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% 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
30,808
+4%since 2000
from 29,636 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,395 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,304 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
24.0
+7%since 2000
from 22.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K29K30K31K32K1990201020202024Bowling Green
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,210
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,599 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,990
+53%since 2000
from $15,032 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$737
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
39.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 42.2% in 2000
60.4% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+10%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(26,839)
Black2.7%(810)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(1,031)
Asian1.8%(539)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.2%(5,702)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(24,831)
Black5.4%(1,664)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(2,176)
Asian2.4%(749)
Other4.2%(1,283)
Diversity Score42%(12,926)
Diversity Score
42
+118%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 44.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+47%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowling Green, Ohio?

Bowling Green, Ohio has about 30,808 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bowling Green, Ohio earns about $39,210 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bowling Green, Ohio expensive?

In Bowling Green, Ohio, the median home is worth about $171,800, and the typical rent is about $737 a month.

How educated are people in Bowling Green, Ohio?

About 42.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bowling Green, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bowling Green, Ohio?

About 32.8% of people in Bowling Green, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bowling Green, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Bowling Green, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,632 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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