Bowling Green Kentucky Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Bowling Green Kentucky metro area was $57,057 in 2021, the latest figures available. Bowling Green median household income is $1,484 higher than the median Kentucky household income and $12,660 less than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Bowling Green median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Bowling Green are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Bowling Green Kentucky
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Kentucky | $55,573 | -1.56% | +2.50% |
| Bowling Green | $57,057 | +0.71% | +2.95% |
Trends in Bowling Green, KY Real Median Household Income since 2005
At $57,057, the median household income for Bowling green was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Household Income: Bowling Green, Kentucky, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Bowling Green
| Date | US | Kentucky | Bowling Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $55,573 | $57,057 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $56,453 | $56,655 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $55,420 | $54,257 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $54,215 | $55,421 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $53,467 | $51,370 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $52,680 | $51,539 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $51,707 | $49,674 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $49,212 | $54,159 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $50,558 | $54,271 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $49,327 | $48,636 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $49,668 | $46,821 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $50,726 | $52,023 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $52,746 | $53,987 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $51,970 | $56,080 |
Bowling Green Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Bowling Green was $70,177 in 2021. Compared to the median Kentucky family income, Bowling Green median family income is $117 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Bowling Green will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Bowling Green Kentucky
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Kentucky | $70,060 | -1.74% | +4.35% |
| Bowling Green | $70,177 | +0.58% | +4.59% |
Trends in Bowling Green, KY Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Bowling green is $70,177. Real median family income peaked in 2005 at $70,778 and is now $601 (0.85%) lower. From a post peak low of $59,123 in 2016, real median family income for Bowling green has now grown by $11,054 (18.70%).
Real Median Family Income: Bowling Green, Kentucky, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Bowling Green
| Date | US | Kentucky | Bowling Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $70,060 | $70,177 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $71,303 | $69,772 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $70,137 | $66,915 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $67,142 | $67,096 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $68,076 | $65,940 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $66,639 | $59,123 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $64,255 | $61,635 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $62,750 | $67,275 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $63,712 | $65,017 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $62,672 | $68,301 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $62,677 | $66,438 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $63,041 | $70,183 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $65,877 | $63,087 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $64,271 | $70,778 |
Bowling Green Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Bowling Green was $28,245 in 2021. Compared to the median Kentucky per capita income, Bowling Green median per capita income is $2,483 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Bowling Green will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Bowling Green Kentucky
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Kentucky | $30,728 | -1.75% | +2.36% |
| Bowling Green | $28,245 | -2.97% | +1.63% |
Trends in Bowling Green, KY Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Bowling green is $28,245. Real per capita income peaked in 2005 at $30,769 and is now $2,524 (8.20%) lower. From a post peak low of $24,893 in 2012, real per capita income for Bowling green has now grown by $3,352 (13.47%).
Real Per Capita Income: Bowling Green, Kentucky, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Bowling Green
| Date | US | Kentucky | Bowling Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $30,728 | $28,245 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $31,274 | $29,111 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $30,763 | $29,016 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $30,020 | $27,792 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $29,598 | $29,377 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $29,407 | $27,319 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $28,683 | $27,106 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $27,132 | $25,286 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $27,572 | $27,113 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $26,862 | $24,893 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $26,922 | $29,381 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $27,600 | $26,674 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $28,754 | $29,354 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $28,581 | $30,769 |
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