Bowling Green, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Bowling Green, Indiana had a total population of 207, the 709th largest community in Indiana. The poverty rate is 28.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (28.5%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Unemployment rate of 29.2% is notably above the national average.
Bowling Green Quick Facts
How Bowling Green Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 289 | 207 | -28.4% |
| Median home value | $95,000 | $90,000 | -5.3% |
How Bowling Green Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Bowling Green Rankings in Indiana
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Cities Similar to Bowling Green
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New London | 207 | N/A | $193,100 | 21.9% | 3.9% |
| Little York | 208 | $64,583 | $159,400 | 11.0% | 17.8% |
| Stewartsville | 206 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Groveland | 209 | $88,255 | $255,700 | 5.2% | 0.0% |
| Napoleon | 205 | $63,125 | $162,500 | 18.7% | 19.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 207, Bowling Green's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Bowling Green is a small community located in Indiana. The total population is 207. It ranks as the 709th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Bowling Green is 39.3 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.1 years. 16.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 28.5%. This is 131% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 29.2%. This is 582% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $90,000. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $218,200. 53.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% lower than the state average of 70.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Bowling Green was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
10.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Bowling Green, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bowling Green, Indiana?
Bowling Green, Indiana has a population of 207 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Bowling Green, IN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Bowling Green — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Bowling Green, IN?
The poverty rate in Bowling Green is 28.5%. This means approximately 59 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Bowling Green, Indiana?
Bowling Green's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Bowling Green, IN?
The median home value in Bowling Green is $90,000.
How educated is Bowling Green, Indiana?
10.4% of adults (25+) in Bowling Green hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.