Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green: The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky. It is located on the Barren River in central Kentucky. Bowling Green is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the National Corvette Museum and the Western Kentucky University campus.
About
Bowling Green is a city located in the county of Warren in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 58,067 and a population density of 581 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 70,631 inhabitants.
The city was created 226 years ago in 1797.
Quick Facts about Bowling Green
| Population : | 70,631 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Warren County |
| Postal code : | 42101–42104 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 364, 270 |
| Area : | 99.93 km2 |
| Altitude : | 5,469 feet / 1667 meters |
| Capital city : | Bowling Green is capital of Warren County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1798 (226 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 21:03:58 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 707 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 17.79% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bowling Green is located at 36°59'25"N 86°26'37"W (36.9903200, -86.4436000).
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Official website of Bowling Green
Demographics
The population of Bowling Green increased by 17.79% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 58,067 | - | census |
| 2011 | 60,357 | 3.79% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 61,294 | 1.53% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 62,698 | 2.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 63,528 | 1.31% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 64,940 | 2.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 66,087 | 1.74% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 67,866 | 2.62% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 68,633 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 70,543 | 2.71% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 70,631 | 0.12% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 15,332 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 15,947 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 16,487 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 16,135 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.9% |
| White only, percent : | 89.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 6.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 88.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 721 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 90.5% |
Bowling Green zip code is 42101.
County name: Warren, County
fips: 21227
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 90.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $244,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,791 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $763 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,438 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,016 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.56 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 93.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 98.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 30,522 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 65,355 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,094 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 101,672 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,419 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $104,848 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $47,912 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,811 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,138 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 513 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 151 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,624 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 147 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,589 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,965.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.25 |
People born in Bowling Green (71)
People born in Bowling Green, including actor Romaine Fielding, movie film actress and director Lisa Sparks, actor Francis McDonald, .
List
- Sam Bush (American musician) he was born in 13/04/1952
- Bill Pope (Cinematographer known for his work on Sam Raimi's films and The Matrix trilogy.) he was born in 19/06/1952
- Hillbilly Jim (American professional wrestler) he was born in 05/07/1952
- Thomas Lilbourne Anderson (American politician (1808-1885)) he was born in 08/12/1808
- William Huston Natcher (Democratic congressman, serving in the United States House of Representatives from 1953 to 1994) he was born in 11/09/1909
- Rex Chapman (American basketball player) he was born in 05/10/1967
- Hank Duncan (American musician) he was born in 26/10/1894
- John Edward Halsell (American politician (1826-1899)) he was born in 11/09/1826
- Matthew Shultz (American singer) he was born in 23/10/1983
- Ben Keith (American musician) he was born in 06/03/1937
- Corey Hart (American baseball player) he was born in 24/03/1982
- Duncan Hines (American writer and food critic) he was born in 26/03/1880
- Deborah Renshaw (American racing driver) she was born in 28/10/1975
- Ann-Blair Thornton (American beauty pageant) she was born in 05/10/1989
- Ben Bailey (comedian, television personality and game show host) he was born in 30/10/1970
- Bill Miner (American outlaw) he was born in 01/01/1847
- Brian Rose (American stock car racing driver) he was born in 19/10/1979
- Chris Turner (American baseball player) he was born in 23/03/1969
Schools in Bowling Green
College & universities near Bowling Green, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157951 | Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green (KY) | 42101-1000 |
| 156310 | PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green | Bowling Green (KY) | 42101 |
| 156338 | Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College | Bowling Green (KY) | 42101-3601 |
| 480550 | Ross Medical Education Center-Bowling Green | Bowling Green (KY) | 42104 |
| 363439 | Hussian College-Daymar College Bowling Green | Bowling Green (KY) | 42101 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bowling Green, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRK | Clarksville, TN | 11 Jefferson Street \r\n | BUS |
| NVL | Nashville, TN | 705 5th Avenue South | BUS |
| MDV | Madisonville, KY | 4765 Hanson Road | BUS |
Post offices near Bowling Green
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green Finance Station Post Office | Bowling Green (KY) | 42101 |
| Bowling Green Post Office | Bowling Green (KY) | 42104 |
| Rockfield Post Office | Rockfield (KY) | 42274 |
| Alvaton Post Office | Alvaton (KY) | 42122 |
| Oakland Post Office | Oakland (KY) | 42159 |
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- Bowling Green , Ohio city in Ohio with a population of 31,444 people.
- Bowling Green , Missouri city in Missouri with a population of 4,759 people.
- Bowling Green , Florida city in Florida with a population of 2,897 people.
- Bowling Green , Virginia city in Virginia with a population of 1,182 people.
Other cities in Warren County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Warren County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Smiths Grove | 817 | Human settlement in Warren County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Plum Springs | 542 | City in Warren County, Kentucky, United States |
| Woodburn | 372 | City in Kentucky, USA |
| Oakland | 217 | City in Warren County, Kentucky, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Bowling Green distances to largest Kentucky cities
