Bowling Green, KY

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Bowling Green Overview

72,385
TOTAL POPULATION
35,028
MALE POPULATION
37,357
FEMALE POPULATION
93.77
MALES / 100 FEMALES
106.65
FEMALES / 100 MALES
27.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,088
PER CAPITA INCOME
$63,502
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$47,118
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
36.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
64.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$14,413
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.50
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
39,297
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Bowling Green

The most populous races in Bowling Green are White / Caucasian (50,410 | 69.6%), Black / African American (9,360 | 12.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (6,188 | 8.6%).
Race in Bowling Green
Race# Population% Population
Asian5,6097.7%
Black / African American9,36012.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific6400.9%
Hispanic or Latino6,1888.6%
Native / Alaskan940.1%
White / Caucasian50,41069.6%
Two or more Races3,9335.4%
Some other Race2,3393.2%
Total72,385100.0%

Ancestry in Bowling Green

The most populous ancestries reported in Bowling Green are English (7,254 | 10.0%), German (6,364 | 8.8%), Irish (6,053 | 8.4%), American (5,057 | 7.0%), and Mexican (3,561 | 4.9%), together accounting for 39.1% of all Bowling Green residents.
Ancestry in Bowling Green
Ancestry# Population% Population
African4310.6%
Albanian2880.4%
American5,0577.0%
Apache90.0%
Arab6580.9%
Argentinean430.1%
Australian200.0%
Austrian700.1%
Belgian280.0%
Bhutanese1510.2%
Blackfeet940.1%
British5820.8%
Bulgarian370.1%
Burmese670.1%
Canadian210.0%
Central American1,5932.2%
Cherokee3410.5%
Chickasaw180.0%
Chippewa90.0%
Colombian880.1%
Costa Rican160.0%
Croatian1670.2%
Cuban1960.3%
Czech290.0%
Czechoslovakian80.0%
Danish1730.2%
Dominican470.1%
Dutch3450.5%
Ecuadorian830.1%
Egyptian350.1%
English7,25410.0%
Ethiopian150.0%
European1,2811.8%
Filipino380.1%
French6660.9%
French Canadian960.1%
German6,3648.8%
Greek770.1%
Guatemalan1740.2%
Haitian2000.3%
Honduran2980.4%
Hungarian940.1%
Indian (Asian)3230.4%
Indonesian3,0754.3%
Iranian120.0%
Iraqi2420.3%
Irish6,0538.4%
Italian2,6213.6%
Jamaican420.1%
Japanese3010.4%
Kenyan50.0%
Korean4370.6%
Lebanese620.1%
Liberian970.1%
Lithuanian80.0%
Mexican3,5614.9%
Native Hawaiian890.1%
Navajo40.0%
Nicaraguan460.1%
Northern European1820.3%
Norwegian2460.3%
Pakistani200.0%
Palestinian70.0%
Panamanian340.1%
Peruvian1510.2%
Polish8281.1%
Portuguese1060.2%
Pueblo40.0%
Puerto Rican1030.1%
Puget Sound Salish180.0%
Romanian40.0%
Russian3860.5%
Salvadoran1,0251.4%
Scandinavian1350.2%
Scotch-Irish8701.2%
Scottish1,7482.4%
Serbian740.1%
Sierra Leonean190.0%
Slovak2830.4%
Somali2070.3%
South American4020.6%
Spaniard500.1%
Spanish260.0%
Sri Lankan3060.4%
Subsaharan African1,5532.1%
Swedish2130.3%
Swiss450.1%
Syrian420.1%
Thai4920.7%
Turkish1140.2%
Ukrainian2680.4%
Ute40.0%
Venezuelan370.1%
Welsh3780.5%
Yugoslavian9441.3%
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Immigrants in Bowling Green

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Bowling Green came from Asia (4,755 | 6.6%), South Eastern Asia (2,940 | 4.1%), Latin America (2,381 | 3.3%), Central America (1,961 | 2.7%), and Africa (1,345 | 1.9%), together accounting for 18.5% of all Bowling Green residents.
Immigrants in Bowling Green
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1,3451.9%
Albania200.0%
Argentina280.0%
Asia4,7556.6%
Australia280.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina7671.1%
Cambodia340.1%
Cameroon520.1%
Canada1420.2%
Caribbean2740.4%
Central America1,9612.7%
China5420.7%
Colombia360.1%
Congo1820.3%
Costa Rica160.0%
Cuba1360.2%
Dominican Republic300.0%
Eastern Africa7601.1%
Eastern Asia7271.0%
Eastern Europe9111.3%
Ecuador670.1%
Egypt1180.2%
El Salvador5670.8%
Ethiopia70.0%
Europe1,0271.4%
Germany510.1%
Guatemala550.1%
Haiti660.1%
Honduras1820.3%
India2360.3%
Iraq2160.3%
Jamaica420.1%
Japan1680.2%
Kenya90.0%
Korea170.0%
Laos140.0%
Latin America2,3813.3%
Liberia970.1%
Malaysia2600.4%
Mexico1,1411.6%
Micronesia3600.5%
Middle Africa3670.5%
Nepal1750.2%
Northern Africa1180.2%
Northern Europe570.1%
Oceania3880.5%
Pakistan370.1%
Philippines2820.4%
Russia730.1%
Saudi Arabia1300.2%
Somalia2070.3%
South Africa30.0%
South America1460.2%
South Central Asia6830.9%
South Eastern Asia2,9404.1%
Syria160.0%
Taiwan310.0%
Thailand3070.4%
Uganda680.1%
Uzbekistan480.1%
Venezuela150.0%
Vietnam2130.3%
Western Africa970.1%
Western Asia4050.6%
Western Europe510.1%
Zaire1330.2%
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Sex and Age in Bowling Green

Sex and Age in Bowling Green

The most populous age groups in Bowling Green are 20 to 24 Years (5,828 | 16.6%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (6,030 | 16.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Bowling Green
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,510 (7.2%)2,480 (6.6%)
5 to 9 Years2,157 (6.2%)2,255 (6.0%)
10 to 14 Years1,970 (5.6%)1,860 (5.0%)
15 to 19 Years3,160 (9.0%)3,930 (10.5%)
20 to 24 Years5,828 (16.6%)6,030 (16.1%)
25 to 29 Years3,003 (8.6%)3,285 (8.8%)
30 to 34 Years2,702 (7.7%)2,092 (5.6%)
35 to 39 Years2,375 (6.8%)2,095 (5.6%)
40 to 44 Years2,238 (6.4%)2,001 (5.4%)
45 to 49 Years1,541 (4.4%)1,846 (4.9%)
50 to 54 Years1,294 (3.7%)1,561 (4.2%)
55 to 59 Years1,549 (4.4%)1,547 (4.1%)
60 to 64 Years1,309 (3.7%)1,780 (4.8%)
65 to 69 Years1,119 (3.2%)1,383 (3.7%)
70 to 74 Years944 (2.7%)1,185 (3.2%)
75 to 79 Years550 (1.6%)821 (2.2%)
80 to 84 Years400 (1.1%)641 (1.7%)
85 Years and over379 (1.1%)565 (1.5%)
Total35,028 (100.0%)37,357 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Bowling Green

Median Family Size in Bowling Green

The median family size in Bowling Green is 3.02 persons per family, with married-couple families (9,499 | 63.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.19 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,528 | 10.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.61 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Bowling Green
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple9,499 (63.2%)3.19
Single Male/Father1,528 (10.2%)2.61
Single Female/Mother4,011 (26.7%)2.75
Total Families15,038 (100.0%)3.02

Median Household Size in Bowling Green

The median household size in Bowling Green is 2.32 persons per household, with married-couple households (9,499 | 33.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.22 persons per household. non-family households (13,648 | 47.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.42 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Bowling Green
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple9,499 (33.1%)3.22
Single Male/Father1,528 (5.3%)2.94
Single Female/Mother4,011 (14.0%)3.01
Non-family13,648 (47.6%)1.42
Total Households28,686 (100.0%)2.32

Household Size by Marriage Status in Bowling Green

Out of a total of 28,686 households in Bowling Green, 15,038 (52.4%) are family households, while 13,648 (47.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 6,121, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 9,886.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Bowling Green
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-9,886 (34.5%)
2-Person Households6,121 (21.3%)2,486 (8.7%)
3-Person Households3,227 (11.3%)565 (2.0%)
4-Person Households3,002 (10.5%)646 (2.2%)
5-Person Households1,273 (4.4%)31 (0.1%)
6-Person Households659 (2.3%)21 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households756 (2.6%)13 (0.1%)
Total15,038 (52.4%)13,648 (47.6%)

Female Fertility in Bowling Green

Fertility by Age in Bowling Green

Average fertility rate in Bowling Green is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 65.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 76.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Bowling Green
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years55 (5.7%)14.0
20 to 34 years737 (76.6%)65.0
35 to 50 years170 (17.7%)27.0
Total962 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bowling Green

67.2% of women with births (962) in Bowling Green are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 11.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bowling Green
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)55 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years496 (67.3%)241 (32.7%)
35 to 50 years150 (88.2%)20 (11.8%)
Total646 (67.1%)316 (32.9%)

Fertility by Education in Bowling Green

Average fertility rate in Bowling Green is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school have the highest fertility rate of 122.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 21.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school represent 39.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Bowling Green
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School378 (39.3%)122.0
High School Diploma197 (20.5%)40.0
College or Associate's Degree181 (18.8%)21.0
Bachelor's Degree159 (16.5%)47.0
Graduate Degree47 (4.9%)31.0
Total962 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bowling Green

32.9% of women with births in Bowling Green are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 64.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bowling Green
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School294 (77.8%)84 (22.2%)
High School Diploma92 (46.7%)105 (53.3%)
College or Associate's Degree64 (35.4%)117 (64.6%)
Bachelor's Degree149 (93.7%)10 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total646 (67.1%)316 (32.9%)

Income in Bowling Green

Income Overview in Bowling Green

Per Capita Income in Bowling Green is $28,088, while median incomes of families and households are $63,502 and $47,118 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income72,385$28,088
Median Family Income15,038$63,502
Mean Family Income15,038$87,360
Median Household Income28,686$47,118
Mean Household Income28,686$69,390
Income Deficit15,038$14,413
Wage / Income Gap (%)72,38536.05%
Wage / Income Gap ($)72,38563.95¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index72,3850.50

Earnings by Sex in Bowling Green

Average Earnings in Bowling Green are $25,527, $32,199 for men and $20,592 for women, a difference of 36.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Bowling Green
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male21,498 (51.1%)$32,199
Female20,608 (48.9%)$20,592
Total42,106 (100.0%)$25,527

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bowling Green

The most common earnings brackets in Bowling Green are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (1,848 | 8.6%) and $2,500 to $4,999 for women (1,774 | 8.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bowling Green
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,632 (7.6%)1,554 (7.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,301 (6.0%)1,774 (8.6%)
$5,000 to $7,499881 (4.1%)1,604 (7.8%)
$7,500 to $9,999798 (3.7%)1,500 (7.3%)
$10,000 to $12,499621 (2.9%)1,035 (5.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999696 (3.2%)787 (3.8%)
$15,000 to $17,499952 (4.4%)1,144 (5.6%)
$17,500 to $19,999535 (2.5%)666 (3.2%)
$20,000 to $22,499719 (3.3%)1,013 (4.9%)
$22,500 to $24,999692 (3.2%)925 (4.5%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,234 (5.7%)1,371 (6.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,848 (8.6%)772 (3.7%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,059 (4.9%)1,222 (5.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,132 (5.3%)974 (4.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,357 (6.3%)555 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $54,999535 (2.5%)775 (3.8%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,675 (7.8%)935 (4.5%)
$65,000 to $74,999608 (2.8%)569 (2.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,524 (7.1%)656 (3.2%)
$100,000+1,699 (7.9%)777 (3.8%)
Total21,498 (100.0%)20,608 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bowling Green

Average earnings in Bowling Green are $41,824 for men and $33,336 for women, a difference of 20.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $68,625, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,872. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $56,322, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $21,396.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bowling Green
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$32,872$24,702
High School Diploma$35,323$21,396
College or Associate's Degree$36,420$32,276
Bachelor's Degree$60,799$41,577
Graduate Degree$68,625$56,322
Total$41,824$33,336

Family Income in Bowling Green

Family Income Brackets in Bowling Green

According to the Bowling Green family income data, there are 2,286 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 15.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 541 families (3.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Bowling Green
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,0987.3%
$10,000 to $14,9995413.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991,2638.4%
$25,000 to $34,9991,3689.1%
$35,000 to $49,9992,10514.0%
$50,000 to $74,9992,24114.9%
$75,000 to $99,9992,16514.4%
$100,000 to $149,9992,28615.2%
$150,000 to $199,9999776.5%
$200,000+9936.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bowling Green

4-person families (2,538 | 16.9%) account for the highest median family income in Bowling Green with $81,000 per family, while 2-person families (6,668 | 44.3%) have the highest median income of $33,682 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bowling Green
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families6,668 (44.3%)$67,364
3-Person Families3,413 (22.7%)$56,636
4-Person Families2,538 (16.9%)$81,000
5-Person Families1,193 (7.9%)$55,101
6-Person Families536 (3.6%)$46,231
7+ Person Families690 (4.6%)$0
Total15,038 (100.0%)$63,502

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bowling Green

The median family income in Bowling Green is $63,502, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,482) having the highest median family income of $92,014, while families with no earners (1,816) have the lowest median family income of $37,269, accounting for 9.9% and 12.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Bowling Green
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,816 (12.1%)$37,269
1 Earner6,057 (40.3%)$39,177
2 Earners5,683 (37.8%)$82,191
3+ Earners1,482 (9.9%)$92,014
Total15,038 (100.0%)$63,502

Household Income in Bowling Green

Household Income Brackets in Bowling Green

With 4,561 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Bowling Green, accounting for 15.9% of all households. In contrast, only 1,061 households (3.7%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Bowling Green
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,6969.4%
$10,000 to $14,9991,7506.1%
$15,000 to $24,9993,35611.7%
$25,000 to $34,9992,98310.4%
$35,000 to $49,9994,15914.5%
$50,000 to $74,9994,56115.9%
$75,000 to $99,9993,44212.0%
$100,000 to $149,9993,21311.2%
$150,000 to $199,9991,4345.0%
$200,000+1,0613.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Bowling Green

The median household income in Bowling Green is $47,118, with the highest median household income of $60,719 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 7,835 households (27.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $24,832, with 4,899 households (17.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Bowling Green
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years4,899 (17.1%)$24,832
25 to 44 Years10,892 (38.0%)$55,604
45 to 64 Years7,835 (27.3%)$60,719
65+ Years5,060 (17.6%)$48,765
Total28,686 (100.0%)$47,118

Poverty in Bowling Green

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bowling Green

With 23.3% poverty level for males and 29.8% for females among the residents of Bowling Green, 15 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 213 males (40.5%) and 3,267 females (54.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bowling Green
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years910 (37.1%)1,199 (48.5%)
5 Years92 (19.9%)254 (40.4%)
6 to 11 Years724 (30.4%)693 (31.6%)
12 to 14 Years478 (39.8%)421 (34.4%)
15 Years213 (40.5%)26 (8.1%)
16 and 17 Years203 (29.2%)220 (29.6%)
18 to 24 Years2,228 (37.6%)3,267 (54.3%)
25 to 34 Years895 (16.3%)1,321 (24.8%)
35 to 44 Years792 (17.5%)908 (22.2%)
45 to 54 Years325 (11.7%)679 (20.2%)
55 to 64 Years518 (18.2%)634 (19.2%)
65 to 74 Years135 (6.7%)280 (11.2%)
75 Years and over70 (5.6%)208 (11.9%)
Total7,583 (23.3%)10,110 (29.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bowling Green

According to the poverty statistics in Bowling Green, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.4% of males and 91.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bowling Green
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,545 (62.9%)1,273 (51.5%)
5 Years370 (80.1%)375 (59.6%)
6 to 11 Years1,660 (69.6%)1,503 (68.4%)
12 to 14 Years722 (60.2%)801 (65.5%)
15 Years313 (59.5%)294 (91.9%)
16 and 17 Years493 (70.8%)522 (70.4%)
18 to 24 Years3,698 (62.4%)2,754 (45.7%)
25 to 34 Years4,588 (83.7%)4,002 (75.2%)
35 to 44 Years3,730 (82.5%)3,188 (77.8%)
45 to 54 Years2,450 (88.3%)2,687 (79.8%)
55 to 64 Years2,325 (81.8%)2,662 (80.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,867 (93.3%)2,217 (88.8%)
75 Years and over1,190 (94.4%)1,540 (88.1%)
Total24,951 (76.7%)23,818 (70.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bowling Green

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Bowling Green show that 11.8% or 1,123 of the total 9,499 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 84.1%, comprising of 467 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.7%, which includes 132 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bowling Green
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children4,699 (97.3%)132 (2.7%)
1 or 2 Children2,877 (91.7%)259 (8.3%)
3 or 4 Children712 (72.9%)265 (27.1%)
5 or more Children88 (15.9%)467 (84.1%)
Total8,376 (88.2%)1,123 (11.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bowling Green

According to the poverty data in Bowling Green, 16.0% or 245 single-father households and 40.6% or 1,628 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 27 households (28.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 149 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bowling Green
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children85 (13.5%)66 (6.3%)
1 or 2 Children133 (17.3%)1,197 (50.2%)
3 or 4 Children27 (28.7%)216 (50.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)149 (100.0%)
Total245 (16.0%)1,628 (40.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bowling Green

The poverty data for Bowling Green shows that 1,123 of the married-couple family households (11.8%) and 1,873 of the single-parent households (33.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 467 households (84.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 149 household (80.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bowling Green
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children132 (2.7%)151 (9.0%)
1 or 2 Children259 (8.3%)1,330 (42.2%)
3 or 4 Children265 (27.1%)243 (46.4%)
5 or more Children467 (84.1%)149 (80.5%)
Total1,123 (11.8%)1,873 (33.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Bowling Green

Employment by Class of Employer in Bowling Green

Among the 35,128 employed individuals in Bowling Green, private company employees (25,838 | 73.6%), not-for-profit organizations (2,917 | 8.3%), and state government employees (2,051 | 5.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Bowling Green
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees25,83873.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)9322.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,5194.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations2,9178.3%
Local Government Employees1,2403.5%
State Government Employees2,0515.8%
Federal Government Employees6231.8%
Unpaid Family Workers80.0%
Total35,128100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Bowling Green

According to the labor force statistics for Bowling Green, out of the total population over 16 years of age (58,304), 67.4% or 39,297 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.6% or 2,201 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 82.5% or 9,783 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.3% or 443 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Bowling Green
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years3,333 (53.4%)443 (13.3%)
20 to 24 Years9,783 (82.5%)773 (7.9%)
25 to 29 Years5,056 (80.4%)106 (2.1%)
30 to 34 Years3,850 (80.3%)223 (5.8%)
35 to 44 Years6,993 (80.3%)350 (5.0%)
45 to 54 Years5,019 (80.4%)181 (3.6%)
55 to 59 Years2,074 (67.0%)35 (1.7%)
60 to 64 Years1,628 (52.7%)55 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,389 (30.0%)32 (2.3%)
75 Years and over201 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total39,297 (67.4%)2,201 (5.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bowling Green

According to labor force statistics for Bowling Green, 76.4% of individuals (24,615) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (32,218) are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 960 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.8% or 8,694 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.2% or 353 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bowling Green
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School2,848 (60.0%)214 (4.5%)
High School Diploma5,696 (70.9%)498 (6.2%)
College / Associate Degree7,381 (77.4%)534 (5.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher8,694 (87.8%)69 (0.7%)
Total24,615 (76.4%)1,257 (3.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Bowling Green

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bowling Green are Community & Social Service (4,003 | 10.8%), Management (2,615 | 7.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,114 | 5.7%), Education Instruction & Library (2,066 | 5.6%), and Business & Financial (1,698 | 4.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Bowling Green

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bowling Green, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (89.0%), Architecture & Engineering (80.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (76.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (73.7%), Education Instruction & Library (73.3%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (72.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Bowling Green
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,399 (53.5%)1,216 (46.5%)
Business & Financial934 (55.0%)764 (45.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,091 (76.6%)333 (23.4%)
Computers & Mathematics374 (89.0%)46 (11.0%)
Architecture & Engineering571 (80.5%)138 (19.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science146 (49.5%)149 (50.5%)
Community & Social Service 1,551 (38.8%)2,452 (61.3%)
Education, Arts & Media229 (40.7%)333 (59.3%)
Legal Services & Support171 (47.2%)191 (52.8%)
Education Instruction & Library551 (26.7%)1,515 (73.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment600 (59.2%)413 (40.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating584 (27.6%)1,530 (72.4%)
Health Technologists341 (26.3%)955 (73.7%)
Total (Category)5,559 (46.9%)6,295 (53.1%)
Total (Overall)19,003 (51.2%)18,101 (48.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Bowling Green are Food Preparation & Serving (3,233 | 8.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,707 | 4.6%), Personal Care & Service (1,041 | 2.8%), Healthcare Support (921 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (611 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Bowling Green

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Bowling Green, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (75.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (73.8%), and Security & Protection (71.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (95.9%), Personal Care & Service (82.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (57.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Bowling Green
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support38 (4.1%)883 (95.9%)
Security & Protection436 (71.4%)175 (28.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention323 (69.9%)139 (30.1%)
Law Enforcement113 (75.8%)36 (24.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,360 (42.1%)1,873 (57.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,260 (73.8%)447 (26.2%)
Personal Care & Service178 (17.1%)863 (82.9%)
Total (Category)3,272 (43.5%)4,241 (56.5%)
Total (Overall)19,003 (51.2%)18,101 (48.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Bowling Green are Office & Administration (4,112 | 11.1%), and Sales & Related (3,928 | 10.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Bowling Green

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Bowling Green
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,491 (38.0%)2,437 (62.0%)
Office & Administration1,063 (25.9%)3,049 (74.2%)
Total (Category)2,554 (31.8%)5,486 (68.2%)
Total (Overall)19,003 (51.2%)18,101 (48.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Bowling Green are Construction & Extraction (1,094 | 2.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (713 | 1.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (46 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Bowling Green

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Bowling Green
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction1,020 (93.2%)74 (6.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair710 (99.6%)3 (0.4%)
Total (Category)1,776 (95.8%)77 (4.2%)
Total (Overall)19,003 (51.2%)18,101 (48.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Bowling Green are Production (3,923 | 10.6%), Material Moving (2,668 | 7.2%), and Transportation (1,253 | 3.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Bowling Green

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Bowling Green
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2,707 (69.0%)1,216 (31.0%)
Transportation1,189 (94.9%)64 (5.1%)
Material Moving1,946 (72.9%)722 (27.1%)
Total (Category)5,842 (74.5%)2,002 (25.5%)
Total (Overall)19,003 (51.2%)18,101 (48.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Bowling Green

Employment Industries in Bowling Green

The major employment industries in Bowling Green include Manufacturing (5,434 | 14.6%), Retail Trade (5,381 | 14.5%), Accommodation & Food Services (4,679 | 12.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,443 | 12.0%), and Educational Services (3,627 | 9.8%).
Employment Industries in Bowling Green

Employment Industries by Sex in Bowling Green

The Bowling Green industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Construction (90.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (83.8%), Educational Services (69.2%), and Finance & Insurance (69.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Bowling Green
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting97 (68.3%)45 (31.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction107 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,432 (90.6%)148 (9.4%)
Manufacturing4,025 (74.1%)1,409 (25.9%)
Wholesale Trade747 (77.1%)222 (22.9%)
Retail Trade2,614 (48.6%)2,767 (51.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,735 (70.3%)734 (29.7%)
Utilities27 (44.3%)34 (55.7%)
Information266 (68.2%)124 (31.8%)
Finance & Insurance305 (31.0%)678 (69.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing454 (84.2%)85 (15.8%)
Professional & Scientific1,109 (60.0%)740 (40.0%)
Enterprise Management21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support1,240 (67.9%)586 (32.1%)
Educational Services1,119 (30.8%)2,508 (69.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance719 (16.2%)3,724 (83.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation427 (58.9%)298 (41.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,866 (39.9%)2,813 (60.1%)
Public Administration190 (46.9%)215 (53.1%)
Total19,003 (51.2%)18,101 (48.8%)

Education in Bowling Green

School Enrollment in Bowling Green

The most common levels of schooling among the 22,775 students in Bowling Green are college / undergraduate (10,182 | 44.7%), high school (3,183 | 14.0%), and elementary school (3,130 | 13.7%).
School Enrollment in Bowling Green
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,2865.7%
Kindergarten8443.7%
Elementary School3,13013.7%
Middle School2,78312.2%
High School3,18314.0%
College / Undergraduate10,18244.7%
Graduate / Professional1,3676.0%
Total22,775100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bowling Green

Out of a total of 22,775 students who are enrolled in schools in Bowling Green, 2,050 (9.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 20,725 (91.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 419 (45.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 3,549 (95.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bowling Green
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds494 (54.1%)419 (45.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old3,605 (92.2%)304 (7.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3,549 (95.9%)153 (4.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,147 (92.2%)182 (7.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3,617 (88.5%)468 (11.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds5,656 (94.4%)334 (5.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,285 (90.2%)139 (9.8%)
35 Years and over377 (89.1%)46 (10.9%)
Total20,725 (91.0%)2,050 (9.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bowling Green

Business (2,189 | 16.1%), science & technology (2,078 | 15.3%), education (1,880 | 13.8%), bio, nature & agricultural (1,175 | 8.6%), and social sciences (972 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 13,605 individuals in Bowling Green who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bowling Green
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3022.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,1758.6%
Physical & Health Sciences5053.7%
Psychology3862.8%
Social Sciences9727.1%
Engineering7405.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies2291.7%
Science & Technology2,07815.3%
Business2,18916.1%
Education1,88013.8%
Literature & Languages6584.8%
Liberal Arts & History6755.0%
Visual & Performing Arts3602.6%
Communications6654.9%
Arts & Humanities7915.8%
Total13,605100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Bowling Green

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bowling Green

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Bowling Green are males with 2 vehicles (7,842, accounting for 44.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (5,854, making up 49.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bowling Green
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,050 (5.9%)530 (3.4%)
1 Vehicle4,355 (24.4%)4,973 (31.5%)
2 Vehicles7,842 (44.0%)5,854 (37.1%)
3 Vehicles2,757 (15.5%)2,750 (17.4%)
4 Vehicles1,467 (8.2%)1,377 (8.7%)
5 or more Vehicles353 (2.0%)282 (1.8%)
Total17,824 (100.0%)15,766 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Bowling Green

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Bowling Green are 10 to 14 minutes (7,626 commuters, 22.8%), 15 to 19 minutes (6,723 commuters, 20.1%), and 5 to 9 minutes (6,533 commuters, 19.5%).
Commute Time in Bowling Green
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,3294.0%
5 to 9 Minutes6,53319.5%
10 to 14 Minutes7,62622.8%
15 to 19 Minutes6,72320.1%
20 to 24 Minutes3,72711.2%
25 to 29 Minutes1,3604.1%
30 to 34 Minutes2,0616.2%
35 to 39 Minutes4781.4%
40 to 44 Minutes8392.5%
45 to 59 Minutes8162.4%
60 to 89 Minutes1,2863.8%
90 or more Minutes6572.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Bowling Green

The most common commute times in Bowling Green are 10 to 14 minutes (3,558 commuters, 20.5%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (4,068 commuters, 25.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Bowling Green
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes554 (3.2%)775 (4.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes3,050 (17.6%)3,483 (21.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes3,558 (20.5%)4,068 (25.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes3,247 (18.7%)3,476 (21.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes2,290 (13.2%)1,437 (8.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes986 (5.7%)374 (2.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,190 (6.9%)871 (5.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes305 (1.8%)173 (1.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes414 (2.4%)425 (2.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes480 (2.8%)336 (2.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes803 (4.6%)483 (3.0%)
90 or more Minutes481 (2.8%)176 (1.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bowling Green

The most frequent times of departure to work in Bowling Green are 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (2,447, 14.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (2,428, 15.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bowling Green
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,258 (7.2%)712 (4.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM948 (5.5%)710 (4.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM807 (4.6%)409 (2.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,637 (9.4%)732 (4.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,635 (9.4%)1,617 (10.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,276 (7.3%)2,087 (13.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,980 (11.4%)2,428 (15.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,271 (7.3%)1,434 (8.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM726 (4.2%)553 (3.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM537 (3.1%)870 (5.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM362 (2.1%)412 (2.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM261 (1.5%)286 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,213 (12.8%)2,044 (12.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2,447 (14.1%)1,783 (11.1%)
Total17,358 (100.0%)16,077 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Bowling Green

Occupancy by Ownership in Bowling Green

Of the total 28,686 dwellings in Bowling Green, owner-occupied units account for 10,864 (37.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 17,822 (62.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Bowling Green
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units10,86437.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units17,82262.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units28,686100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Bowling Green

Occupancy by Household Size in Bowling Green
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household9,88634.5%
2-Person Household8,60730.0%
3-Person Household3,79213.2%
4+ Person Household6,40122.3%
Total Housing Units28,686100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bowling Green

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bowling Green
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household3,053 (30.9%)6,833 (69.1%)
2-Person Household3,844 (44.7%)4,763 (55.3%)
3-Person Household1,538 (40.6%)2,254 (59.4%)
4+ Person Household2,429 (38.0%)3,972 (62.1%)
Total Housing Units10,864 (37.9%)17,822 (62.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bowling Green

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bowling Green
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School889 (26.5%)2,466 (73.5%)
High School Diploma2,103 (32.7%)4,324 (67.3%)
College/Associate Degree2,860 (28.7%)7,094 (71.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher5,012 (56.0%)3,938 (44.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bowling Green

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bowling Green
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years10,58836.9%
35 to 44 Years5,20318.1%
45 to 54 Years3,77513.2%
55 to 64 Years4,06014.1%
65 to 74 Years2,93310.2%
75 to 84 Years1,4955.2%
85 Years and Over6322.2%
Total28,686100.0%

Housing Finances in Bowling Green

Median Income by Occupancy in Bowling Green

Median Income by Occupancy in Bowling Green
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied10,864 (37.9%)$81,986
Renter-Occupied17,822 (62.1%)$35,919
Average28,686 (100.0%)$47,118

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bowling Green

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bowling Green
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000182 (1.7%)1,686 (9.5%)
$5,000 to $9,999101 (0.9%)724 (4.1%)
$10,000 to $14,999248 (2.3%)1,503 (8.4%)
$15,000 to $19,999482 (4.4%)1,515 (8.5%)
$20,000 to $24,999302 (2.8%)1,049 (5.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999724 (6.7%)2,269 (12.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,151 (10.6%)3,005 (16.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,771 (16.3%)2,796 (15.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,737 (16.0%)1,704 (9.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,100 (19.3%)1,117 (6.3%)
$150,000 or more2,066 (19.0%)454 (2.5%)
Total10,864 (100.0%)17,822 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bowling Green

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bowling Green
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300561 (5.2%)531 (3.0%)
$300 to $4991,705 (15.7%)1,073 (6.0%)
$500 to $7991,892 (17.4%)4,230 (23.7%)
$800 to $9991,232 (11.3%)4,835 (27.1%)
$1,000 to $1,4992,770 (25.5%)5,427 (30.4%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,676 (15.4%)966 (5.4%)
$2,000 to $2,499382 (3.5%)275 (1.5%)
$2,500 to $2,999284 (2.6%)14 (0.1%)
$3,000 or more362 (3.3%)68 (0.4%)
Total10,864 (100.0%)17,822 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Bowling Green

Housing Structures in Bowling Green

Housing Structures in Bowling Green
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached13,54947.2%
Single Unit, Attached8302.9%
2 Unit Apartments1,8136.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,38111.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3,06410.7%
10 or more Apartments4,89917.1%
Mobile Home / Other1,1504.0%
Total28,686100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bowling Green

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bowling Green
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached9,781 (72.2%)3,768 (27.8%)
Single Unit, Attached354 (42.6%)476 (57.4%)
2 Unit Apartments66 (3.6%)1,747 (96.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments73 (2.2%)3,308 (97.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)3,064 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments23 (0.5%)4,876 (99.5%)
Mobile Home / Other567 (49.3%)583 (50.7%)
Total10,864 (37.9%)17,822 (62.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bowling Green

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bowling Green
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room15 (0.1%)315 (1.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms214 (2.0%)4,590 (25.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms2,681 (24.7%)8,550 (48.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms4,453 (41.0%)3,663 (20.5%)
8 or more Rooms3,501 (32.2%)704 (4.0%)
Total10,864 (100.0%)17,822 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bowling Green

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bowling Green
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas7,460 (68.7%)6,094 (34.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas131 (1.2%)256 (1.4%)
Electricity3,231 (29.7%)11,291 (63.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene17 (0.2%)33 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke10 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels15 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)148 (0.8%)
Total10,864 (100.0%)17,822 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Bowling Green

Household Vehicle Usage in Bowling Green
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle280 (2.6%)2,368 (13.3%)
1 Vehicle3,347 (30.8%)8,803 (49.4%)
2 Vehicles4,614 (42.5%)4,832 (27.1%)
3 or more Vehicles2,623 (24.1%)1,819 (10.2%)
Total10,864 (100.0%)17,822 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Bowling Green

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Bowling Green

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4,2846,580
Median Property Value$223,700$208,000
Median Household Income$59,722$1,454
Monthly Housing Costs$504$362
Real Estate Taxes$1,763$250

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bowling Green

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bowling Green
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000507 (11.8%)132 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999327 (7.6%)450 (6.8%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,359 (55.1%)4,275 (65.0%)
$300,000 to $499,999724 (16.9%)1,405 (21.3%)
$500,000 to $749,999258 (6.0%)214 (3.3%)
$750,000 to $999,99915 (0.4%)73 (1.1%)
$1,000,000 or more94 (2.2%)31 (0.5%)
Total4,284 (100.0%)6,580 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bowling Green

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bowling Green
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000237 (5.5%)114 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $24,999693 (16.2%)46 (0.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999443 (10.3%)339 (5.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999575 (13.4%)281 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999561 (13.1%)576 (8.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999588 (13.7%)1,210 (18.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999575 (13.4%)1,149 (17.5%)
$150,000 or more612 (14.3%)1,525 (23.2%)
Total4,284 (100.0%)6,580 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bowling Green

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bowling Green
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,357 (31.7%)93,883 (1,426.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x852 (19.9%)2,750 (41.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x325 (7.6%)1,616 (24.6%)
4.0x or more1,688 (39.4%)879 (13.4%)
Total4,284 (100.0%)6,580 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bowling Green

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bowling Green
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800729 (17.0%)6 (0.1%)
$800 to $1,499960 (22.4%)856 (13.0%)
$800 to $1,4992,247 (52.4%)2,180 (33.1%)
Total4,284 (100.0%)6,580 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Bowling Green

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bowling Green

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bowling Green
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years5,968 (98.1%)116 (1.9%)
6 to 18 Years11,500 (95.9%)490 (4.1%)
19 to 25 Years13,220 (86.3%)2,091 (13.7%)
26 to 34 Years7,973 (84.0%)1,521 (16.0%)
35 to 44 Years7,474 (86.7%)1,144 (13.3%)
45 to 54 Years5,446 (88.7%)695 (11.3%)
55 to 64 Years5,864 (95.5%)275 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years4,419 (98.2%)80 (1.8%)
75 Years and older3,008 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total64,872 (91.0%)6,412 (9.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bowling Green

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bowling Green
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born5,968 (98.1%)116 (1.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen11,500 (95.9%)490 (4.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen13,220 (86.3%)2,091 (13.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bowling Green

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bowling Green
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00012,435 (88.8%)1,572 (11.2%)
$25,000 to $49,99914,511 (88.6%)1,861 (11.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9999,490 (88.5%)1,231 (11.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,064 (96.4%)298 (3.6%)
$100,000 and over15,900 (93.1%)1,180 (6.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bowling Green

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bowling Green
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 63,927 (64.5%)2,262 (37.2%)
6 to 18 Years6,385 (53.2%)5,827 (48.6%)
19 to 25 Years3,312 (21.6%)10,052 (65.6%)
25 to 34 Years2,400 (25.3%)5,954 (62.7%)
35 to 44 Years2,771 (32.2%)5,062 (58.7%)
45 to 54 Years1,733 (28.2%)3,928 (64.0%)
55 to 64 Years2,046 (33.3%)4,298 (70.0%)
65 to 74 Years4,323 (96.1%)2,495 (55.5%)
75 Years and over3,008 (100.0%)2,175 (72.3%)
Total29,905 (41.9%)42,053 (59.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bowling Green

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bowling Green
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years50 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years701 (13.0%)351 (6.7%)
18 to 34 Years1,140 (8.7%)1,531 (10.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,728 (17.0%)2,065 (19.2%)
65 to 74 Years642 (32.1%)740 (29.6%)
75 Years and over462 (36.7%)780 (44.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Bowling Green

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Bowling Green: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years41 (0.8%)87 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years87 (0.7%)188 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years353 (3.5%)421 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years263 (13.1%)237 (9.5%)
75 Years and over277 (22.0%)146 (8.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Bowling Green: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years50 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years1 (0.0%)27 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years92 (0.7%)340 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years330 (3.3%)414 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years77 (3.8%)25 (1.0%)
75 Years and over67 (5.3%)90 (5.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Bowling Green: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years624 (11.6%)255 (4.9%)
18 to 34 Years961 (7.3%)1,161 (8.2%)
35 to 64 Years665 (6.6%)1,000 (9.3%)
65 to 74 Years97 (4.9%)115 (4.6%)
75 Years and over117 (9.3%)247 (14.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Bowling Green: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years43 (0.8%)24 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years53 (0.4%)331 (2.3%)
35 to 64 Years891 (8.8%)1,179 (11.0%)
65 to 74 Years205 (10.2%)542 (21.7%)
75 Years and over254 (20.2%)552 (31.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Bowling Green: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years94 (1.7%)77 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years164 (1.3%)50 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years312 (3.1%)511 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years50 (2.5%)79 (3.2%)
75 Years and over78 (6.2%)232 (13.3%)

Technology Access in Bowling Green

Computing Device Access in Bowling Green

Computing Device Access in Bowling Green
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop21,25574.1%
Smartphone25,66289.5%
Tablet17,23160.1%
No Computing Device1,6725.8%
Total28,686100.0%

Internet Access in Bowling Green

Internet Access in Bowling Green
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet470.2%
Broadband Home21,20073.9%
Cellular Data Only3,39211.8%
Satellite Internet1,3944.9%
No Internet3,06610.7%
Total28,686100.0%

Bowling Green Summary

Bowling Green, Kentucky is a city located in the south-central part of the state, about 110 miles south of Louisville and 65 miles north of Nashville, Tennessee. It is the third-largest city in the state and the county seat of Warren County. The city has a population of approximately 67,000 people, making it the 11th largest city in the state.

History

The area that is now Bowling Green was first settled in 1798 by Robert and George Moore, two brothers from Virginia. The city was officially founded in 1798 and was named after Bowling Green, Virginia. The city was incorporated in 1810 and was the first city in the state to be incorporated.
In the early 19th century, Bowling Green was a major center for the slave trade. It was also a major stop on the Underground Railroad. During the Civil War, the city was the site of a major battle between Union and Confederate forces.
In the late 19th century, the city became a major center for the tobacco industry. The city was also home to several major manufacturing companies, including the General Motors plant, which opened in 1931.

Geography

Bowling Green is located in south-central Kentucky, about 110 miles south of Louisville and 65 miles north of Nashville, Tennessee. The city is situated in the Barren River Valley, which is part of the Western Coal Fields region of Kentucky. The city is located at the intersection of Interstate 65 and Interstate 24.
The city has a total area of 28.3 square miles, of which 28.2 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The city is located at an elevation of 486 feet above sea level.

Economy

Bowling Green has a diverse economy that is driven by manufacturing, healthcare, education, and tourism. The city is home to several major employers, including General Motors, Fruit of the Loom, and the Medical Center at Bowling Green.
The city is also home to several higher education institutions, including Western Kentucky University, which is the third-largest public university in the state. The university has an enrollment of over 20,000 students and is a major economic driver for the city.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, the population of Bowling Green was 67,067. The city has a population density of 2,364 people per square mile. The median age of the population is 33.7 years, and the median household income is $45,845.
The racial makeup of the city is 79.2% White, 15.2% African American, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% Native American, and 4.6% from other races. The city is also home to a large Hispanic population, which makes up 8.2% of the population.

Conclusion

Bowling Green, Kentucky is a city located in the south-central part of the state. It has a population of approximately 67,000 people and is the 11th largest city in the state. The city has a diverse economy that is driven by manufacturing, healthcare, education, and tourism. The city is also home to several higher education institutions, including Western Kentucky University. The city has a population that is 79.2% White, 15.2% African American, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% Native American, and 4.6% from other races. The city is also home to a large Hispanic population, which makes up 8.2% of the population.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Bowling Green?
Total Population of Bowling Green is 72,385.
What is the Total Male Population of Bowling Green?
Total Male Population of Bowling Green is 35,028.
What is the Total Female Population of Bowling Green?
Total Female Population of Bowling Green is 37,357.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bowling Green?
There are 93.77 Males per 100 Females in Bowling Green.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bowling Green?
There are 106.65 Females per 100 Males in Bowling Green.
What is the Median Population Age in Bowling Green?
Median Population Age in Bowling Green is 27.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Bowling Green
Average Family Size in Bowling Green is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Bowling Green
Average Household Size in Bowling Green is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Bowling Green?
Per Capita income in Bowling Green is $28,088.
What is the Median Family Income in Bowling Green?
Median Family Income in Bowling Green is $63,502.
What is the Median Household income in Bowling Green?
Median Household Income in Bowling Green is $47,118.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Bowling Green?
Income or Wage Gap in Bowling Green is 36.0%.
Women in Bowling Green earn 64.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Bowling Green?
Family Income Deficit in Bowling Green is $14,413.
Families that are below poverty line in Bowling Green earn $14,413 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Bowling Green?
Inequality or Gini Index in Bowling Green is 0.50.
How Large is the Labor Force in Bowling Green?
There are 39,297 People in the Labor Forcein in Bowling Green.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Bowling Green?
67.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Bowling Green.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Bowling Green?
Unemployment Rate in Bowling Green is 5.6%.