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Bowling Green, Florida, in Hardee county, is 29 miles S of Lakeland, Florida (center to center) and 44 miles SE of Tampa, Florida. The city has a population of 2,892.
In Bowling Green, about 46% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Bowling Green. Be careful driving in the city, since the city is home to many young children.
Approximately 43% of Bowling Green is non-white. No single racial group represents the city, a city where diversity is valued.
You'll notice more men than women in Bowling Green compared to most places.
In 2000, Bowling Green had a median family income of $28,333.
Owners occupy 75% of the housing units in Bowling Green. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Bowling Green?
In Bowling Green, 92% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to the city, try the public transportation system.
Bowling Green strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Bowling Green to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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