Bowling Green, MO population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Bowling Green increased by 1,080. In this period, the peak population was 5,606 in the year 2018. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3,261 | - | - |
| 2001 | 3,249 | -12 | -0.37% |
| 2002 | 3,294 | 45 | 1.39% |
| 2003 | 3,312 | 18 | 0.55% |
| 2004 | 3,255 | -57 | -1.72% |
| 2005 | 3,337 | 82 | 2.52% |
| 2006 | 3,347 | 10 | 0.30% |
| 2007 | 3,373 | 26 | 0.78% |
| 2008 | 3,412 | 39 | 1.16% |
| 2009 | 3,421 | 9 | 0.26% |
| 2010 | 5,313 | 1,892 | 55.31% |
| 2011 | 5,471 | 158 | 2.97% |
| 2012 | 5,452 | -19 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 5,469 | 17 | 0.31% |
| 2014 | 5,472 | 3 | 0.05% |
| 2015 | 5,384 | -88 | -1.61% |
| 2016 | 5,508 | 124 | 2.30% |
| 2017 | 5,524 | 16 | 0.29% |
| 2018 | 5,606 | 82 | 1.48% |
| 2019 | 4,937 | -669 | -11.93% |
| 2020 | 4,004 | -933 | -18.90% |
| 2021 | 4,061 | 57 | 1.42% |
| 2022 | 4,138 | 77 | 1.90% |
| 2023 | 4,341 | 203 | 4.91% |
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Bowling Green, MO population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Bowling Green's population increased by 2,052 (62.93%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Bowling Green's population decreased by 1,309 (24.64%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Bowling Green's population increased by 337 (8.42%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Bowling Green's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 4,341.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bowling Green's population peaked in year 2018 at 5,606.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bowling Green's population was lowest in year 2001 at 3,249.
Bowling Green, MO annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Bowling Green grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 6 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Bowling Green had an average annual population growth rate of 1.44% per year. Overall the population grew 33.12% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Bowling Green annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.44% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Bowling Green population grew the most, with an increase of 1,892 people (a 55.31% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Bowling Green population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 933 people (a 18.90% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Bowling Green, MO population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Bowling Green's population increased by 280 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 77 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 203 (4.91%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Bowling Green, MO changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Bowling Green decreased by 1,128 (20.63%). The population was highest at 5,606 in the year 2018 and lowest at 4,004 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -2.01%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)