Bowling Green is a CDP located in Allegany County Maryland. Bowling Green has a 2024 population of 1,106. Bowling Green is currently growing at a rate of 0.18% annually but its population has decreased by -14.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,289 in 2020.
The average household income in Bowling Green is $68,290 with a poverty rate of 10.8%. The median age in Bowling Green is 42.9 years: 41.2 years for males, and 47 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bowling Green was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,053 | 95.55% |
| Two or more races | 46 | 4.17% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.18% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 560 | 1.97 | 55 | 45 |
| Non Family | 287 | 1.25 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Married | 177 | 2.67 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Female | 74 | 2.51 | 13.5 | 86.5 |
| Male | 22 | 3.82 | 18.2 | 81.8 |
2.52
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
55.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4 | 0.52% |
| Associates Degree | 108 | 13.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 121 | 15.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 17 | 2.19% |
| High School Graduate | 201 | 25.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 325 | 41.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 750 | 746 | 134 |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 23 | 4 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $85,547 | $110,313 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,563 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,819 | $43,350 | $21,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,800 | $47,404 | $35,769 |
| Some College | $41,406 | $46,442 | $36,250 |
$43,800
Average Earnings
$47,404
Average Male
$35,769
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.37% of Bowling Green residents speak only English, while 5.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,053 | 119 | 11.3% |
10.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.76%
Male Poverty Rate
9.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bowling Green is White, with 11.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bowling Green is White, with 11.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.22% |
| High School | 3.48% |
| Some College | 3.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 11.88% |
| Female Employed | 3.56% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,750 | $74,168 |
| Households | $59,773 | $68,290 |
| Married Families | $85,865 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,573 | $57,877 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.3%
Male Marriage Rate
30.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
50
Number of Veterans
50
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 5.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.6%
Labor Force Participation
57.2%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.15%
Born in Bowling Green
99.82%
Native Born
0.18%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.18%
Naturalized
99.82% of Bowling Green residents were born in the United States, with 66.15% having been born in Maryland. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,106 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2023 | 1,104 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2022 | 1,102 | -180 | -14.04% |
| 2021 | 1,282 | -7 | -0.54% |
| 2020 | 1,289 | 72 | 5.92% |
| 2019 | 1,217 | 19 | 1.59% |
| 2018 | 1,198 | 22 | 1.87% |
| 2017 | 1,176 | 60 | 5.38% |
| 2016 | 1,116 | 7 | 0.63% |
| 2015 | 1,109 | -291 | -20.79% |
| 2014 | 1,400 | 60 | 4.48% |
| 2013 | 1,340 | -147 | -9.89% |
| 2012 | 1,487 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1,487 | 410 | 38.07% |
| 2010 | 1,077 | 0 | 0% |