Demographics & People — Bowling Green, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 30,051 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~29,800 |
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| Median Age | 23.5 |
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| Total Households | 12,083 |
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| Family Households | 4,454 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.08 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2399 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 25,492 |
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| Black or African American | 1,493 |
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| Asian | 408 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,989 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 8,914 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 8,117 |
| Other groups | 5,224 |
| Irish | 3,418 |
| English | 2,812 |
| Polish | 2,511 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,052 |
| Italian | 1,563 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,305 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,233 |
Language
| English Only | 27,147 |
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| Spanish | 798 |
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| Population 5+ | 28,834 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 915 |
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| Population 18+ | 26,127 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.5% |
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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, Ohio.
