Bowling Green, VA population by race
The table below shows Bowling Green's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,158 | 75.29% |
| Black or African American | 217 | 14.11% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 14 | 0.91% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 33 | 2.15% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 110 | 7.15% |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Bowling Green population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Bowling Green has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Bowling Green's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Bowling Green population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 75.29% are white, 14.11% are Black or African American, 0.91% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.39% are Asian, 2.15% are some other race and 7.15% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Bowling Green, VA population by race.
The largest racial group in Bowling Green is White with a population of 1,158 (75.29% of the total population).
Bowling Green 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Bowling Green is White with a population of 1,158 (75.29% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 110 (7.15% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Bowling Green, VA
By ethnicity, 17 (1.11% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,521 (98.89% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Bowling Green, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,141 (75.02% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Bowling Green, VA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Bowling Green's Non-Hispanic population.
Bowling Green Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 1,141 | 75.02% |
| Black or African American alone | 217 | 14.27% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 14 | 0.92% |
| Asian alone | 6 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 33 | 2.17% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 110 | 7.23% |
Among the Hispanic population in Bowling Green, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 17 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Bowling Green, VA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Bowling Green's Hispanic population.
Bowling Green Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 17 | 100.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Bowling Green, VA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.11% of Bowling Green population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Bowling Green, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 17 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Bowling Green, VA have?
Bowling Green, VA has 217 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 14.11% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Bowling Green is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Bowling Green, VA?
With 98.89% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Bowling Green.
That being said, with a 14.11% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Bowling Green.
What is the majority race in Bowling Green, VA?
With a population of 1,158 (75.29% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Bowling Green.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Bowling Green, with 14.11% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
