Bowling Green is a city located in Pike County Missouri. Bowling Green has a 2024 population of 4,453. It is also the county seat of Pike County. Bowling Green is currently growing at a rate of 2.58% annually and its population has increased by 11.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,004 in 2020.
The average household income in Bowling Green is $58,778 with a poverty rate of 19.84%. The median age in Bowling Green is 36.1 years: 37.3 years for males, and 35.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bowling Green was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,382 | 81.51% |
| Black or African American | 494 | 11.91% |
| Two or more races | 146 | 3.52% |
| Native American | 90 | 2.17% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.58% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.05% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,399 | 2.26 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
| Non Family | 619 | 1.19 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Married | 478 | 3.01 | 70.9 | 29.1 |
| Female | 201 | 3.48 | 18.9 | 81.1 |
| Male | 101 | 2.87 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
56.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 442 | 15.18% |
| Associates Degree | 132 | 4.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 272 | 9.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 117 | 4.02% |
| High School Graduate | 1,453 | 49.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 98 | 3.37% |
| Some College | 397 | 13.64% |
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 | 2,285 | 1,874 | 288 |
| Black | 465 | 367 | 21 |
| Native American | 90 | 75 | 53 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 15 | 0 |
| Asian | 24 | 24 | 16 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 16 | 11 |
| Islander | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 68.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,059 | $47,237 | $67,222 |
| Graduate Degree | $40,197 | $0 | $40,395 |
| High School Graduate | $39,340 | $50,776 | $29,155 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,333 | $33,712 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,770 | $44,904 | $34,871 |
| Some College | $36,012 | $37,440 | $33,696 |
$38,770
Average Earnings
$44,904
Average Male
$34,871
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.73% of Bowling Green residents speak only English, while 6.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 4.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,773 | 618 | 22.29% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 16 | 59.26% |
| Multiple | 138 | 16 | 11.59% |
| Asian | 22 | 3 | 13.64% |
19.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.18%
Male Poverty Rate
19.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bowling Green is Hispanic, with 59.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bowling Green is Multiple, with 11.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.23% |
| Some College | 14.4% |
| High School | 12.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 10% |
| Male Employed | 1.99% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,431 | $68,502 |
| Households | $44,338 | $58,778 |
| Married Families | $75,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,395 | $41,379 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.3%
Male Marriage Rate
38.1%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
260
Number of Veterans
245
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 67 |
| Second Gulf War | 66 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 90 |
| 75+ | 48 |
| 18 to 34 | 47 |
| 65 to 74 | 39 |
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 173 | 6.4% |
| Native American | 53 | 58.89% |
| Black | 22 | 4.65% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 35.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.2%
Labor Force Participation
39.6%
Employment Rate
8.1%
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
80.07%
Born in Bowling Green
97.93%
Native Born
2.07%
Foreign Born
0.1%
Non Citizen
1.98%
Naturalized
97.93% of Bowling Green residents were born in the United States, with 80.07% having been born in Missouri. 0.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,014 | 112 | 2.28% |
| 2028 | 4,902 | 112 | 2.34% |
| 2027 | 4,790 | 113 | 2.42% |
| 2026 | 4,677 | 112 | 2.45% |
| 2025 | 4,565 | 112 | 2.52% |
| 2024 | 4,453 | 112 | 2.58% |
| 2023 | 4,341 | 203 | 4.91% |
| 2022 | 4,138 | 77 | 1.9% |
| 2021 | 4,061 | 57 | 1.42% |
| 2020 | 4,004 | -933 | -18.9% |
| 2019 | 4,937 | -669 | -11.93% |
| 2018 | 5,606 | 82 | 1.48% |
| 2017 | 5,524 | 16 | 0.29% |
| 2016 | 5,508 | 124 | 2.3% |
| 2015 | 5,384 | -88 | -1.61% |
| 2014 | 5,472 | 3 | 0.05% |
| 2013 | 5,469 | 17 | 0.31% |
| 2012 | 5,452 | -19 | -0.35% |
| 2011 | 5,471 | 158 | 2.97% |
| 2010 | 5,313 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,260 | 284 | 9.54% |
| 1990 | 2,976 | -46 | -1.52% |
| 1980 | 3,022 | 86 | 2.93% |
| 1970 | 2,936 | 286 | 10.79% |
| 1960 | 2,650 | -2,364 | -47.15% |