Bowling Green, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,130
Population
1,535/sq mi density
$51,675
Median Income
$22,752 per capita
$116,400
Home Value
$235,252 Zillow
$773
Median Rent
25.3% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
45
Violent Crime/100K
673 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$51,675 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,400 home value, $773/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
4,130
Census 2023
Population Density
1,535
per square mile
Land Area
2.7
square miles (7.0 km²)
Median Age
37.1 yrs
5% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
59.1%
Male
40.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 9.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 8.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
81%
Black
9.4%
Hispanic
1%
Asian
0.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 6.3% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
94%
Spanish
6.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.4%
Veterans
7.0%
17% above US avg (6%)
Disability
19.6%
51% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
90.4%
1% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
9.6%
12% above US avg (8.6%)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 4,130 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,535 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 59.1% |
| Female | 40.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
Language
| English Only | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 6.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.4% |
| Veterans | 7.0% |
| Disability | 19.6% |
| Health Insurance | 90.4% |
| Uninsured | 9.6% |
| Broadband Access | 86.7% |