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Bowling Green, VA
Town in Caroline County, Virginia.
Population
1,561
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
973
ZIP codes
0
Bowling Green and its ZIP codes
Bowling Green at a glance
- Bowling Green is about 4.4 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $82,500, 11% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $336,300 (12% below Virginia) and median rent is $751 a month.
Local data for Bowling Green, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bowling Green, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,500
Poverty rate
14.6%
Median home value
$336,300
Median rent
$751/mo
Homeownership
64.3%
Bachelor's or higher
24.0%
Median age
31.9
Average commute
31.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (140), Irish Americans (124), Italian Americans (98).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Caroline County. PPP loans are for Bowling Green.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,785
7,022 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,845
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$256M
FY 2026, $8,298 per person
How people get to work
Bowling Green, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.9%
- Carpooled4.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 31.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bowling Green, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
419
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
59
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 26°F
44.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bowling Green, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Bowling Green
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake CarolineCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| Port RoyalTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Lake Land'OrCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| Spotsylvania CourthouseCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 10.7 |
| PassapatanzyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2 |
| King GeorgeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 10.8 |
| FredericksburgCity | 18 mi | 10.5 |
| HanoverCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| Fairview BeachCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| FalmouthCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.1 |
| AshlandTown | 21 mi | 7.2 |
| Southern GatewayCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.2 |
| Central GarageCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 4.8 |
| Colonial BeachTown | 25 mi | 2.4 |
| DahlgrenCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.7 |
| Stafford CourthouseCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bowling Green, VA in?
- Bowling Green is in Caroline County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Bowling Green, VA?
- About 1,561 people live in Bowling Green, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bowling Green?
- Nearby places include Lake Caroline (11 mi), Port Royal (12 mi), Lake Land'Or (12 mi), Spotsylvania Courthouse (16 mi), Passapatanzy (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023