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Bowling Green, VA


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Bowling Green, Virginia

Bowling Green, Virginia, in Caroline county, is 35 miles N of Richmond, Virginia (center to center) and 60 miles S of Washington, District of Columbia. The town has a population of 936.

The People and Families of Bowling Green

In Bowling Green, about 40% of adults are married. Bowling Green offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the town, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Bowling Green, in comparison to similar towns. You'll feel comfortable in the town if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bowling Green had a median family income of $49,792.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Bowling Green gave more campaign money ($1,000) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Bowling Green Housing

Owners occupy 62% of the housing units in Bowling Green. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the town is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Bowling Green, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Bowling Green strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Bowling Green Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Bowling Green Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Bowling Green, VA

Comparing Bowling Green to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Racial Diversity97
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men54
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married13
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income88
College Educated Adults86
People in Middle Class or Better56
People Above Poverty45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work86
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built53
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Affordability of Rents34
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