Bowling Green, MO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
5,259
Unemployment
5.9%
Poverty
20.9%
Median Home
$85,100
Median Income
$36,658
Median Rent
$611
Bowling Green SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
5
Commute
8.5
Bowling Green, MO Crime Report
108
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,922.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-18.04%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bowling Green / 100k People |
Missouri / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 108 | 1,922.7 | 3,073.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 31 | 551.9 | 542.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 11.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 74.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 30 | 534.1 | 413.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 77 | 1,370.8 | 2,531.0 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 8 | 142.4 | 378.8 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 64 | 1,139.4 | 1,759.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 89.0 | 393.2 | 246.0 |
Bowling Green, MO Cost Of Living
85
Bowling Green's Overall Cost Of Living
Bowling Green's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Bowling Green | Missouri | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 51 | 77 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 87 | 91 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 97 | 100 | |
Rankings for Bowling Green in Missouri
Map Of Bowling Green, MO
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Population over time in Bowling Green
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,259 | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 5,501 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 5,479 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 5,464 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 5,465 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 5,452 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 5,393 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 5,301 | 3.2% |
| 2012 | 5,138 | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 4,988 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bowling Green
| Race | Bowling Green | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.9% | 78.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 13.1% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 2.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.0% | 4.3% | 18.2% |
Gender in Bowling Green
| Gender | Bowling Green | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.6% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 54.4% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bowling Green for adults over 25
| Education | Bowling Green | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 53.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Bowling Green, Missouri
| Income | Bowling Green | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.9% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10.5% | 4.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.8% | 9.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 20.5% | 10.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 19.1% | 13.7% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.5% | 18.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.3% | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4.1% | 14.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.7% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.7% | 5.2% | 8.3% |
