State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,061.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.36% (-20)
Growth Since 2010
3.96% (211)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Bowling Green, Missouri Population 2021
5,545
Bowling Green is a city located in Pike County Missouri. It is also the county seat of Pike County. With a 2020 population of 5,545, it is the 123rd largest city in Missouri and the 4487th largest city in the United States . Bowling Green is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually but its population has increased by 3.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,334 in 2010. Spanning over 3 miles, Bowling Green has a population density of 2,062 people per square mile.
The average household income in Bowling Green is $55,913 with a poverty rate of 16.81%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $579 per month, and the median house value is $86,800. 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: 78.59%
- Black or African American: 17.31%
- Two or more races: 2.21%
- Native American: 0.85%
- Asian: 0.76%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.27%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Bowling Green, Missouri is 5,545 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 5,545.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 5,334.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,335 | 78.59% |
| Black or African American | 955 | 17.31% |
| Two or More Races | 122 | 2.21% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 | 0.85% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.76% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.27% |
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Bowling Green Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,441 | 2.29 | 54.1 |
| Non Family | 681 | 1.22 | 46.5 |
| Married | 440 | 3.32 | 73.6 |
| Female | 215 | 3.2 | 34 |
| Male | 105 | 3.02 | 62.9 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 166 | 4.08% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 610 | 14.98% |
| High School Graduate | 2,077 | 51.02% |
| Some College | 554 | 13.61% |
| Associates Degree | 201 | 4.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 364 | 8.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 99 | 2.43% |
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Bowling Green Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,075 | 2,563 | 372 |
| Black | 787 | 582 | 68 |
| Hispanic | 90 | 79 | 17 |
| Native American | 41 | 20 | |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 15 | |
| Asian | 25 | 25 | 6 |
| Islander | 15 | 11 |
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 24.00%.
Bowling Green Language by Age
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Bowling Green Language
98.30% of Bowling Green residents speak only English, while 1.70% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.21% of the population.
Bowling Green Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,832 | 525 | 18.54% |
| Black | 295 | 20 | 6.78% |
| Multiple | 87 | 13 | 14.94% |
| Asian | 19 | 5 | 26.32% |
16.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.31%
Male Poverty Rate
19.45%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bowling Green
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bowling Green is Asian, with 26.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bowling Green is Black, with 6.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.90%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.17%.
Bowling Green Marital Status
Marriage Rates
25.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.5%
Male Marriage Rate
32.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Bowling Green Married by Age and Sex
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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
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 227 | 6.47% |
| Black | 54 | 5.74% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 29.17% |
| Native American | 9 | 19.15% |
Bowling Green Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
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35.9%
Labor Force Participation
32.5%
Employment Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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76.32%
Born in Bowling Green
99.00%
Native Born
1.00%
Foreign Born
1.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.00% of Bowling Green residents were born in the United States, with 76.32% having been born in Missouri. 1.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,545 | -20 | -0.36% |
| 2020 | 5,565 | -20 | -0.36% |
| 2019 | 5,585 | -20 | -0.36% |
| 2018 | 5,605 | 84 | 1.52% |
| 2017 | 5,521 | 17 | 0.31% |
| 2016 | 5,504 | 121 | 2.25% |
| 2015 | 5,383 | -87 | -1.59% |
| 2014 | 5,470 | 6 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 5,464 | 19 | 0.35% |
| 2012 | 5,445 | -20 | -0.37% |
| 2011 | 5,465 | 153 | 2.88% |
| 2010 | 5,312 | 2,052 | 5.00% |
| 2000 | 3,260 | 284 | 0.92% |
| 1990 | 2,976 | -46 | -0.15% |
| 1980 | 3,022 | 86 | 0.29% |
| 1970 | 2,936 | 286 | 1.03% |
| 1960 | 2,650 | 0.00% |