Bowling Green
City in Warren County, Kentucky
Bowling Green is a city in Warren County, Kentucky, with 72,294 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,469 ft (1,667 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Plum Springs, 4.3 miles NE.
- 72,294residents (2020 Census)
- 5,469 ftelevation · 1,667 m
- 42.0 sq miland area · 108.8 km²
- 1,721 / sq mipopulation density
- 42101ZIP code
About Bowling Green
Bowling Green is a city in and the county seat of Warren County, Kentucky, United States. Its population was 72,294 as of the 2020 census, making it the third-most populous city in the state, after Louisville and Lexington. The Bowling Green metropolitan area is the fourth-largest in the state and had a population of 179,639 in 2020.
Founded by pioneers in 1798, Bowling Green was the provisional capital of Confederate Kentucky during the American Civil War. In the 21st century, it is the location of numerous manufacturers, including General Motors, Spalding, and Fruit of the Loom. The Bowling Green Assembly Plant has been the source of all Chevrolet Corvettes built since 1981. Bowling Green is also home to Western Kentucky University (or WKU for short), and the National Corvette Museum.
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Living in Bowling Green
- Median household income
- $48,873
- Median home value
- $241,900
- Median rent
- $998/mo
- Median age
- 28.7
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Bowling Green had 72,294 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 72,294 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,721 per sq mi (664 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bowling Green at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Warren County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 72,294 (2020) |
| Land area | 42.02 sq mi (108.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,469 ft (1,667 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9768° N, 86.4337° W |
| ZIP code | 42101 |
| Official website | bgky.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2108902 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bowling Green
- Plum Springs4.3 mi NE
- Plano6.9 mi S
- Woodburn10.8 mi SW
- Oakland11.4 mi NE
- Smiths Grove13.4 mi NE
- Auburn17.2 mi SW
- Brownsville17.7 mi NE
- Woodbury18.1 mi NW
- Franklin19.4 mi S
- Scottsville20.1 mi SE
- Morgantown22.2 mi NW
- Park City22.7 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Bowling Green
What county is Bowling Green in?
Bowling Green is in Warren County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Bowling Green, KY?
72,294 people lived in Bowling Green at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bowling Green, KY?
The ZIP code of Bowling Green is 42101.
What is the elevation of Bowling Green?
5,469 feet (1,667 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bowling Green?
Plum Springs (4.3 mi), Plano (6.9 mi), Woodburn (10.8 mi), Oakland (11.4 mi), Smiths Grove (13.4 mi).
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