Bowling Green, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 966, 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 Maryland, within Allegany County. The total population is 966. It ranks as the 338th most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bowling Green is 43.0 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. Only 11.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bowling Green is $76,140. This is 27% lower than the state median of $103,678. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.7%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $132,000. Housing costs are 69% lower than the state median of $419,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Bowling Green is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bowling Green has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.2% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (95.2% vs 46.6%).

Education

15.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 64% lower than the state rate of 43.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 99.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bowling Green, Maryland 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 Maryland state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 527 Census-designated places in Maryland. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.