Bowling Green City, Florida
As of the census of 2000, there were 2892 people, 815 households, and 647 families residing in the city. The population density was 2042 people per square mile (788.42/km˛), giving it the 373rd most densely populated city among the Florida. There were 933 housing units at an average density of 657 per square mile (253.67/km˛). The average household size was 3.44 and the average family size was 3.68. In the Bowling Green City, 33.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 12.2% were 18 to 24, 27.8% were 25 to 44, 16% were 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 108.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.7 males. The median age of the city's population was 27.6 years, The median age of males and females living in Bowling Green City was 27 and 28.5 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 1650 White, 391 Black or African American, 24 American Indian, 10 Asian, 9 Native Hawaiian, 56 from two or more races and 752 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $28209, it is the 210th lowest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Florida. The median income for a family in the city was $28333, it is Florida's 104th poorest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $9978, making its Florida's 33rd lowest city by per capita income. The median income was $11908, Median income for males is $13821, compared with $10137 for females.
In 2000, 783 pupils and students, of which 379 are male and 404 are female, 27.07% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 51 nursery or pri school, 51 kindergarten, 461 elementary school, 157 high school and 63 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2892 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2915 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2909 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2881 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2898 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2899 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2899 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2892 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2927 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2938 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2953 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 32 | 19 | 51 |
| Kindergarten | 33 | 18 | 51 |
| Elementary school | 232 | 229 | 461 |
| High school | 68 | 89 | 157 |
| College or graduate school | 14 | 49 | 63 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green city, Florida | $28209 | $28333 | $9978 |
| Hardee County, Florida | $30183 | $32487 | $12445 |
| Florida, United States | $38819 | $45625 | $21557 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |