Bowling Green, KY Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Bowling Green?
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There are 72,385 residents in Bowling Green, with a median age of 27.8. Of this, 48.39% are males and 51.61% are females. US-born citizens make up 84.77% of the resident pool in Bowling Green, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.49%. Additionally, 9.74% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 51,727 people in Bowling Green currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 51,727 people in Bowling Green currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 72,385 | 1.4% |
| Male Population | 35,028 | 1.9% |
| Female Population | 37,357 | 0.8% |
Male population 48.39%
Female population 51.61%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 27.8 | 0.4% |
| Citizen US Born | 61,361 | 0.2% |
| Citizen not US Born | 3,975 | 0.7% |
| Not Citizen | 7,049 | 13.4% |
Citizen US Born 84.77%
Citizen not US Born 5.49%
Not Citizen 9.74%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 699 | 99.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 10,290 | -0.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 5,332 | -8.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 3,670 | -1.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 51,727 | 2.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.97%
Moved from Same County 14.35%
Moved from Same State 7.43%
Moved from Different State 5.12%
Same House as Last Year 72.13%
What are the employment statistics in Bowling Green?
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White-collar workers make up 73.87% of the working population in Bowling Green, while blue-collar employees account for 26.13%. There are also 2,593 entrepreneurs in Bowling Green (6.99% of the workforce); 27,480 workers employed in private companies (74.06%); and 4,036 people working in governmental institutions (10.88%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 27,407 | 0.0% |
| Blue Collar | 9,697 | 0.6% |
White Collar 73.87%
Blue Collar 26.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,593 | -1.9% |
| Private Companies | 27,480 | 0.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 4,036 | -9.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,995 | 13.7% |
Self Employees 6.99%
Private Companies 74.06%
Governmental Workers 10.88%
Not for Profit Companies 8.07%
How many households are there in Bowling Green?
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There are a total of 28,686 households in Bowling Green, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 52.42% of these Bowling Green households, while non-family units account for the remaining 47.58%. Additionally, 30.04% of households have children and 69.96% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 28,686 | 3.9% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -0.8% |
| Family Households | 15,038 | -0.9% |
| Non-family Households | 13,648 | 9.9% |
Family Households 52.42%
Non-family Households 47.58%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 8,618 | 0.9% |
| Households without Children | 20,068 | 5.3% |
Households with Children 30.04%
Households without Children 69.96%
What are the median and average incomes in Bowling Green?
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The average annual household income in Bowling Green is $69,390, while the median household income sits at $47,118 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $55,604, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $60,719. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $24,832 and $48,765, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $69,390 | 6.7% |
| Median Household Income | $47,118 | 8.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 17,377 | 7.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 48,418 | 1.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Bowling Green?
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There are 31,611 housing units in Bowling Green, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1989. Of the 28,686 occupied housing units in Bowling Green, 37.87% are owner-occupied, while 62.13% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60.57% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $208,000. In general, housing costs reach $945 per month in Bowling Green.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60.57% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $208,000. In general, housing costs reach $945 per month in Bowling Green.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 31,611 | 3.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1989 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,790 | 15.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,218 | 7.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,340 | 2.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,484 | -1.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,523 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,770 | -6.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4,238 | -2.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6,226 | 4.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 4,766 | 13.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 256 | 93.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 28,686 | 3.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 10,864 | 1.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 17,822 | 5.3% |
Owner Occupied 37.87%
Renter Occupied 62.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 6,580 | -0.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 4,284 | 5.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $208,000 | 22.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $223,700 | 23.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $945 | 9.5% |
With Mortgage 60.57%
Without Mortgage 39.43%
What is the level of education in Bowling Green?
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Approximately 32.34% of the population in Bowling Green holds a high school degree (that's 18,355 residents), while 29.01% have attained a college certificate (11,517 locals) and 15.8% have a bachelor's degree (8,965 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 3,636 | 13.6% |
| Some High School | 18,355 | -2.3% |
| Some College | 11,517 | 1.4% |
| Associate Degree | 4,075 | 0.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8,965 | 4.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,260 | 1.5% |
No High School 6.41%
Some High School 32.34%
Some College 29.01%
Associate Degree 7.18%
Bachelor's Degree 15.8%
Graduate Degree 9.27%
What is the marital status of Bowling Green residents?
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A total of 27,588 people in Bowling Green have never been married (which represents 46.64% of the total population), while 21,963 of them are wedded (37.13%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,346 (2.28%) and 6,869 (11.61%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 27,588 | 0.4% |
| Married | 21,963 | 2.2% |
| Separated | 1,346 | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 2,733 | -3.0% |
| Divorced | 6,869 | 1.8% |
Never Married 46.64%
Married 37.13%
Separated 2.28%
Widowed 4.62%
Divorced 11.61%
What are the most common means of transportation in Bowling Green?
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The top three means of transportation people in Bowling Green use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 31,087 residents commute by car, 1,627 prefer going to work by walking and 103 by bicycle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 31,087 | 1.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 36 | -30.8% |
| Bicycle | 103 | 37.3% |
| Motorcycle | 46 | 2.2% |
| Walk | 1,627 | -9.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Bowling Green by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.