Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green: The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.
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 228 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.9903,-86.4436 |
| Altitude | 5,469 feet / 1667 meters |
| Capital city | Bowling Green is capital of Warren County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1798 (228 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 15:09:55 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 707 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 17.79% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 64℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Shops along Fountain Square in Bowling Green Kentucky 2008 image
Geography
Bowling Green is located at 36°59'25"N 86°26'37"W (36.9903200, -86.4436000).
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Weather
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Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 10 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Bowling Green, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| 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 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Bowling Green, KY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- 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