Bowling Green, Missouri Population 2022
Bowling Green is a city located in Pike County Missouri. Bowling Green has a 2020 population of 3,967. It is also the county seat of Pike County. Bowling Green is currently declining at a rate of -2.79% annually and its population has decreased by -5.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,195 in 2010.
The average household income in Bowling Green is $55,913 with a poverty rate of 20.91%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $611 per month, and the median house value is $85,100. The median age in Bowling Green is 34.7 years, 34.7 years for males, and 34.6 years for females.
Bowling Green Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bowling Greenwas:
- White: 83.88%
- Black or African American: 13.06%
- Two or more races: 1.81%
- Asian: 0.87%
- Native American: 0.30%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.08%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,411 | 83.88% |
| Black or African American | 687 | 13.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 16 | 0.30% |
| Asian | 46 | 0.87% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.08% |
| Two or More Races | 95 | 1.81% |
Bowling Green Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,920 | 2.13 | 54.2 |
| Married | 524 | 3.06 | 76.9 |
| Male | 124 | 3.15 | 51.6 |
| Female | 336 | 2.9 | 25.6 |
| Non Family | 936 | 1.2 | 52 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 94 | 2.61% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 391 | 10.87% |
| High School Graduate | 1,916 | 53.28% |
| Some College | 495 | 13.77% |
| Associates Degree | 153 | 4.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 407 | 11.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 140 | 3.89% |
Bowling Green Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 29 | 29 | 14 |
| Hispanic | 67 | 67 | 16 |
| White | 2,882 | 2,542 | 459 |
| Black | 582 | 452 | 58 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 17 | |
| Native American | 11 | 4 | |
| Islander | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 48.28%.
$30,977
Average Earnings
$32,183
Average Male
$30,313
Average Female
Bowling Green Language by Age
Bowling Green Language
98.98% of Bowling Green residents speak only English, while 1.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.58% of the population.
Bowling Green Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 36 | 12 | 33.33% |
| White | 3,587 | 841 | 23.45% |
| Multiple | 76 | 5 | 6.58% |
| Black | 303 | 8 | 2.64% |
| Other | NaN% |
20.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.41%
Male Poverty Rate
27.59%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bowling Green
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bowling Green is Asian, with 33.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bowling Green is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.48%.
Bowling Green Marital Status
Marriage Rates
28.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.8%
Male Marriage Rate
30.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Bowling Green Married by Age and Sex
Bowling Green Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Bowling Green Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 163 | 4.85% |
| Black | 40 | 5.89% |
| Native American | 8 | 50.00% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 37.50% |
Bowling Green Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
47.8%
Labor Force Participation
45%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
80.07%
Born in Bowling Green
99.20%
Native Born
0.80%
Foreign Born
0.80%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.20% of Bowling Green residents were born in the United States, with 80.07% having been born in Missouri. 0.80% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,650 | 0.00% | |
| 1970 | 2,936 | 286 | 1.03% |
| 1980 | 3,022 | 86 | 0.29% |
| 1990 | 2,976 | -46 | -0.15% |
| 2000 | 3,260 | 284 | 0.92% |
| 2010 | 5,334 | 2,074 | 5.05% |
| 2011 | 5,220 | -114 | -2.14% |
| 2012 | 5,106 | -114 | -2.18% |
| 2013 | 4,992 | -114 | -2.23% |
| 2014 | 4,878 | -114 | -2.28% |
| 2015 | 4,764 | -114 | -2.34% |
| 2016 | 4,650 | -114 | -2.39% |
| 2017 | 4,536 | -114 | -2.45% |
| 2018 | 4,422 | -114 | -2.51% |
| 2019 | 4,308 | -114 | -2.58% |
| 2020 | 4,195 | -113 | -2.62% |
| 2021 | 4,081 | -114 | -2.72% |
| 2022 | 3,967 | -114 | -2.79% |