Bowling Green City PUMA, OH

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2021 Population

115,533

0.767% 1-year decline

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

34.7

1.76% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13.6%

6.37% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$61,845

6.29% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$159,000

6.64% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

57,227

1.01% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Bowling Green City PUMA, OH had a population of 116k people with a median age of 34.7 and a median household income of $61,845. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Bowling Green City PUMA, OH declined from 116,426 to 115,533, a −0.767% decrease and its median household income grew from $58,185 to $61,845, a 6.29% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.2%), White (Hispanic) (2.93%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.48%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.34%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.86%).

3.86% of the households in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.8% of the residents in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wood (South), Fulton & Lucas (Southwest) Counties--Bowling Green City PUMA, OH are Bowling Green State University-Main Campus (4,492 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH was $159,000, and the homeownership rate was 68.4%.

Most people in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH was 2 cars per household.

Bowling Green City PUMA, OH borders Lenawee & Hillsdale Counties PUMA, MI, Defiance, Williams, Henry & Paulding Counties PUMA, OH, Perrysburg, Sylvania & Maumee Cities PUMA, OH, Oregon City PUMA, OH, Erie & Sandusky Counties PUMA, OH, Seneca, Crawford & Wyandot Counties PUMA, OH, and Hancock & Putnam Counties PUMA, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Bowling Green City PUMA, OH is home to a population of 116k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.38% of Bowling Green City PUMA, OH residents were born outside of the country (2.75k people).

In 2021, there were 29.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (101k people) in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.38k White (Hispanic) and 2.86k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH are Spanish (2,605 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (364 households), and Arabic (177 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,151

Women

50.3%

57,455

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 115,606 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

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Citizenship

98.8%

2021 Citizenship

98.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.8% of Bowling Green City PUMA, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
101k ± 732
White (Hispanic)
3.38k ± 464
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.86k ± 379

7.33%

Hispanic Population

8.47k people

7.33% of the people in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH are hispanic (8.47k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
666 ± 632 people
China
464 ± 528 people
Canada
168 ± 318 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Bowling Green City PUMA, OH was Mexico, the natal country of 666 Bowling Green City PUMA, OH residents, followed by China with 464 and Canada with 168.

Foreign-Born Population

2.38%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.75k people

2.29%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.67k people

As of 2021, 2.38% of Bowling Green City PUMA, OH residents (2.75k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH was 2.29%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,605 households (2.38%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
364 households (0.332%)
Arabic
177 households (0.162%)

3.86% of the households in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH was Spanish. 2.38% of the households in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,949 ± 195
Gulf War (1990s)
813 ± 160
Gulf War (2001-)
787 ± 187

Bowling Green City PUMA, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.4 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bowling Green City PUMA, OH employs 57.2k people. The largest industries in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH are Restaurants & Food Services (4,170 people), Construction (3,453 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,354 people), and the highest paying industries are Petroleum refining ($128,504), Vocational rehabilitation services ($126,636), and Other professional, scientific & technical services ($115,985).

Males in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,333. The income inequality in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,657

Women

47.8%

30,152

Men

52.2%

The workforce of Bowling Green City PUMA, OH in 2020 was 57,809 people, with 47.8% woman, and 52.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH.

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Occupations

57.2k

2021 Value

−1.01%

1 Year decline

± −1.01%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH declined at a rate of −1.01%, from 57.8k employees to 57.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,667 people), Cashiers (1,641 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,565 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bowling Green City PUMA, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

57.2k

2021 Value

−1.01%

1 Year decline

± −1.01%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH declined at a rate of −1.01%, from 57.8k employees to 57.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,170 people), Construction (3,453 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,354 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bowling Green City PUMA, OH, though some of these residents may live in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,237

Median earning men ± $1,635

$26,044

Median earning women ± $937

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($59,354), Information ($57,731), and Wholesale Trade ($54,679).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($44,515), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,076), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($34,722).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $56.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($53.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($50B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$651B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.24T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$44B
Indiana
$38.3B
Pennsylvania
$30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $44B, followed by Indiana with $38.3B and Pennsylvania and $30.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Bowling Green City PUMA, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (53.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.14%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH awarded 4,492 degrees. The student population of Bowling Green City PUMA, OH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 7,499 male students and 10,146 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH are White (3,615 and 83.8%), followed by Black or African American (257 and 5.96%), Hispanic or Latino (169 and 3.92%), and Two or More Races (120 and 2.78%).

The largest universities in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH by number of degrees awarded are Bowling Green State University-Main Campus (4,492 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Wood (South), Fulton & Lucas (Southwest) Counties--Bowling Green City PUMA, OH are Education of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs (150 and 3.34%), General Psychology (144 and 3.21%), and General Biological Sciences (142 and 3.16%).

The median tuition cost in Wood (South), Fulton & Lucas (Southwest) Counties--Bowling Green City PUMA, OH for a public four year colleges is $10,776 for in-state students and $18,765 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 17,645 (42.5% men and 57.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 17,645 students enrolled in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH, 42.5% men and 57.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 13,644 records, of which 58.1% were women and 41.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
117 degrees awarded
Education of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
150 degrees awarded
General Psychology
127 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Wood (South), Fulton & Lucas (Southwest) Counties--Bowling Green City PUMA, OH was General Biological Sciences with 117 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Wood (South), Fulton & Lucas (Southwest) Counties--Bowling Green City PUMA, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

4,492 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bowling Green State University-Main Campus with 4,492 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,770 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH, which is 0.65 times less than the 2,722 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,615 degrees mean that there were 14.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 257 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($10,776) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,285) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($728) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.305% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.279% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Bowling Green City PUMA, OH in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (31k), Some college (26.9k), and Bachelors Degree (13.3k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH was $159,000 in 2021, which is 0.649 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $149,100 to $159,000, a 6.64% increase. The homeownership rate in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH is 68.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH have an average commute time of 21.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH is $61,845. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH was Delaware County PUMA, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $113,073 and $109,071.

Housing

Property

$159,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,957

$30,750

Median Property Taxes

±$1,078

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bowling Green City PUMA, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.4%

Homeownership

2021

62.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 68.4% of the housing units in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH was Delaware County PUMA, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $113,073 and $109,071.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$61,845

Median Household Income

± $2,016

45k

Number of Households

± 1,467

In 2021, the median household income of the 45k households in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH grew to $61,845 from the previous year's value of $58,185.

The following chart displays the households in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.464

2021 Wage GINI in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH

0.473

2020 Wage GINI in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH

In 2021, the income inequality in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.95% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Bowling Green City PUMA, OH was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83.2%)
Carpooled (6.66%)
Worked At Home (5.25%)

In 2021, 83.2% of workers in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.66%) and those who worked at home (5.25%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH have a shorter commute time (21.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.46% of the workforce in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH (14.8k out of 109k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.1% of the population of Bowling Green City PUMA, OH has health coverage, with 59.2% on employee plans, 12.2% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 0.851% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1291 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.921% decrease from the previous year (1303 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1566 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 346 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,291 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,291 patients per year. This represents a 0.921% decrease from the previous year (1,303 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Ohio in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 26.9% between 18 and 34 years, 34.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.94%

Uninsured

59.2%

Employer Coverage

12.2%

Medicaid

12.3%

Medicare

10.5%

Non-Group

0.851%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH declined by 5.17% from 5.21% to 4.94%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bowling Green City PUMA, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.