Demographics & People — Bowling Green, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,130 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,300 |
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| Median Age | 35.7 |
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| Total Households | 1,486 |
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| Family Households | 873 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.13 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2132 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,347 |
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| Black or African American | 388 |
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| Asian | 21 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,463 |
| Other groups | 661 |
| German | 638 |
| American | 528 |
| Irish | 415 |
| English | 187 |
| Italian | 147 |
| Arab | 141 |
| Iraqi | 126 |
| French (except Basque) | 51 |
Language
| English Only | 3,651 |
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| Spanish | 63 |
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| Population 5+ | 3,885 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 260 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,337 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Bowling Green, Missouri.
