Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Bowling Green, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

29,983

Median Agei

23.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.7%24,510

Hispanic/Latino

6.7%2,000

Two or More

4.7%1,417

Black

4.6%1,381

Asian

1.9%576

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%59

Other

0.1%28

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.5%598

High School Diploma

21.7%2,864

Some College (<1 yr)

4.5%594

Some College (1+ yr)

12.7%1,678

Associate's Degree

7.3%971

Bachelor's Degree

22.4%2,964

Master's Degree

16.1%2,134

Professional Degree

1.4%185

Doctorate

4.2%561

HS or Higher

94.9%

BA or Higher

44.2%

Graduate+

21.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$226,100

Median Renti

$897

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

34.1%4,108

Renter-Occupied

65.9%7,948

Total Units

12,626

Homeownership

34.1%

Vacancy Rate

4.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.2%376

$50K–$100K

3.4%138

$100K–$150K

8.1%332

$150K–$200K

19%780

$200K–$300K

34.3%1,408

$300K–$500K

22.8%936

$500K–$1M

3.4%138

Rent Distribution

Under $500

441

$500–$750

2,077

$750–$1,000

2,442

$1,000–$1,250

1,521

$1,250–$1,500

463

$1,500–$2,000

314

$2,000+

337

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%34

2010–2019

4.6%587

2000–2009

16%2,016

1990–1999

14.3%1,806

1980–1989

15.2%1,924

1970–1979

17%2,145

1960–1969

11.5%1,446

1950–1959

7.1%891

1940–1949

1.6%204

1939 or earlier

12.5%1,573

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

61.6%7,426

Electricity

34.5%4,157

Bottled/LP Gas

2.5%306

Wood

0.6%67

No Fuel

0.5%62

Other

0.3%36

Fuel Oil

0%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$45,154

Mean Household Incomei

$67,578

Per Capita Incomei

$27,972

Poverty Ratei

23.8%

Unemploymenti

5.7%

Labor Forcei

16,658

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.4%1,017

$10K–$15K

9.8%1,186

$15K–$20K

4.3%516

$20K–$25K

7.5%900

$25K–$30K

3.4%410

$30K–$35K

6.9%828

$35K–$40K

5.2%626

$40K–$45K

4.4%533

$45K–$50K

3.4%408

$50K–$60K

5.2%631

$60K–$75K

9.1%1,101

$75K–$100K

10.6%1,283

$100K–$125K

7.9%949

$125K–$150K

4.7%562

$150K–$200K

5.3%644

$200K+

3.8%462

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

545

Residentsi

769

Avg. Tenant Renti

$379/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

15 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers155 homes66% occupied$480/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8342 homes92% occupied$335/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC48 homes95% occupied$367/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $45,154/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

78.6%

Very low income$14K–$23K/yr

20.6%

Low income$23K–$36K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

66.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

18.2% of subsidized households are minority

42.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

34.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,2604.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

234

Canada

Germany

China

Korea

India

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

14,787

Avg. Commutei

17.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

15,700

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

984(3.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.1%Insured

4.9%Uninsured