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Bowling Green

County:
Pike County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.689
State:
Missouri

Bowling Green is a city located in Pike County, Missouri. Bowling Green has a 2026 population of 4,568. It is also the county seat of Pike County. Bowling Green is currently growing at a rate of 2.1% annually and its population has increased by 14.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,003 in 2020.

The median household income in Bowling Green is $53,295 with a poverty rate of 25.76%. The median age in Bowling Green is 35.7 years: 35.5 years for males, and 36.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 144.6 males.

4.6K
Total Population
1,699
Density (mi²)
94 2.1%
Growth

Bowling Green Population

Bowling Green Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,568942.1%
20254,474942.15%
20244,380451.04%
20234,3352024.89%
20224,133751.85%
20214,058-131-3.13%
20204,003-934-18.92%
20194,937-669-11.93%
20185,606821.48%
20175,524160.29%
20165,5081242.3%
20155,384-88-1.61%
20145,47230.05%
20135,469170.31%
20125,452-19-0.35%
20115,4711582.97%
20105,313-21-0.39%
20003,2602849.54%
19902,976-46-1.52%
19803,022862.93%
19702,93628610.79%
19602,65000%

Median Age

Overall: 35.7 years
Female: 36.2 years
Male: 35.5 years

Bowling Green Adults

There are 3,264 adults, (636 of whom are seniors) in Bowling Green.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,705 (40.9%)
Male: 2,465 (59.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Bowling Green includes 85.42% White, 7.72% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,56285.42%
Black or African American3227.72%
Two or more races2155.16%
Native American390.94%
Asian250.6%
Other race70.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races711.7%
White390.94%
Other race70.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,52384.48%
Black or African American3227.72%
Two or more races1443.45%
Native American390.94%
Asian250.6%

Bowling Green Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Bowling Green 's average per capita income is $47,111. Household income levels show a median of $53,295. The poverty rate stands at 25.76%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$84,531-
Families$55,947$63,216
Households$53,295$59,544
Non Families$43,438$48,444

$47,111

Average Income

$53,295

Median Household Income

25.76%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)