Bowling Green, KY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Bowling Green, Kentucky Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
71,628
Unemployment
5.9%
Poverty
25.9%
Median Home
$168,000
Median Income
$42,044
Median Rent
$815
Bowling Green SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
7
Affordability
5
Diversity
8.5
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
7
Commute
8.5
Bowling Green, KY Crime Report
3,442
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,789.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
104.17%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bowling Green / 100k People |
Kentucky / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,442 | 4,789.8 | 2,038.6 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 247 | 343.7 | 259.1 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 9 | 12.5 | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 71 | 98.8 | 52.9 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 111 | 154.5 | 168.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 3,195 | 4,446.1 | 1,779.5 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 560 | 779.3 | 344.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 2,318 | 3,225.7 | 1,178.6 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 317 | 441.1 | 256.8 | 246.0 |
Bowling Green, KY Cost Of Living
93
Bowling Green's Overall Cost Of Living
Bowling Green's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Bowling Green | Kentucky | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 103 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 88 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 84 | 88 | 100 | |
| Housing | 76 | 70 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 98 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 107 | 102 | 100 | |
Bowling Green, KY Photos
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Rankings for Bowling Green in Kentucky
Map Of Bowling Green, KY
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Population over time in Bowling Green
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 71,628 | 9.0% |
| 2019 | 65,731 | 2.2% |
| 2018 | 64,302 | 2.4% |
| 2017 | 62,824 | 2.0% |
| 2016 | 61,617 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 60,660 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 59,618 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 58,632 | 2.3% |
| 2012 | 57,323 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 56,407 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bowling Green
| Race | Bowling Green | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.6% | 84.1% | 60.1% |
| African American | 13.1% | 8.0% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 5.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 7.7% | 3.8% | 18.2% |
Gender in Bowling Green
| Gender | Bowling Green | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bowling Green for adults over 25
| Education | Bowling Green | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Bowling Green, Kentucky
| Income | Bowling Green | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.4% | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.7% | 5.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.9% | 10.4% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.0% | 10.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.5% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.7% | 18.0% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.3% | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.8% | 13.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.6% | 4.5% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.2% | 4.2% | 8.3% |
