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'''Bowling Green''' is a city in [[Hardee County, Florida|Hardee County]], [[Florida]], |
'''Bowling Green''' is a city in [[Hardee County, Florida|Hardee County]], [[Florida]], United States. The population was 2,405 at the 2020 census. |
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==History== |
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One of the first settlers of the vicinity, A.M. Chester of [[Bowling Green, Kentucky]], established a homestead in 1883. In 1886, he gave 40 acres to the [[Florida Southern Railway]], a service that continues to operate in the area. As the town began to develop, the industries of Citrus Farming and Phosphate Mining took hold with in the town.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bowling Green, Florida. Founded by Pioneers from Kentucky |url=https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/bowling-green-florida.html |access-date=2023-07-26 |website=Florida Back Roads Travel}}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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Bowling Green is located at {{coord|27.637823|-81.825609|type:city_region:US|format=dms|display=inline}}.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url= |
Bowling Green is located at {{coord|27.637823|-81.825609|type:city_region:US|format=dms|display=inline}}.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.4|sqmi|km2}}, all land. |
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.4|sqmi|km2}}, all land. |
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==Climate== |
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The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the [[Köppen climate classification]], the City of Bowling Green has a [[humid subtropical climate]] zone (''Cfa''). |
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==Demographics== |
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|2010= 2930 |
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|2020= 2405 |
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref> |
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|estimate=2919 |
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|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2015">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2015/SUB-EST2015.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015|accessdate=July 2, 2016}}</ref> |
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|footnote=<center>U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref></center> |
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===2010 and 2020 census=== |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 2,892 people, 815 households, and 647 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 2,042.0 people per square mile (786.3/km²). There were 933 housing units at an average density of 658.8 per square mile (253.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 57.05% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 13.52% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.83% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.35% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.31% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 26.00% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.94% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 46.06% of the population. |
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!Pop 2010<ref>{{Cite web|title=P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Bowling Green city, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Bowling+Green+city;+Florida+&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> |
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!Pop 2020<ref>{{Cite web|title=P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Bowling Green city, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Bowling+Green+city;+Florida+&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> |
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|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] (NH) |
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|862 |
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|734 |
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|29.42% |
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|30.52% |
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|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] (NH) |
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|289 |
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|221 |
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|9.86% |
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|9.19% |
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|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] (NH) |
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|12 |
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|5 |
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|0.41% |
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|0.21% |
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|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] (NH) |
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|15 |
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|0.51% |
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|0.08% |
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|[[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]] (NH) |
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|1 |
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|0 |
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|0.03% |
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|[[Other races (U.S. Census)|Some other race]] (NH) |
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|0 |
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|4 |
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|0.00% |
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|0.17% |
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|[[Multiracial Americans|Two or more races/Multiracial]] (NH) |
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|41 |
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|33 |
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|1.40% |
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|1.37% |
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|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] (any race) |
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|1,710 |
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|1,406 |
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|58.36% |
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|'''Total''' |
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|'''2,930''' |
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|'''2,405''' |
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As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 2,405 people, 682 households, and 528 families residing in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|title=S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Bowling Green city, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Bowling+Green+city;+Florida+&tid=ACSST5Y2020.S1101|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> |
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There were 815 households out of which 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 18.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.6% were non-families. 12.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.44 and the average family size was 3.68. |
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As of the [[2010 United States census]], there were 2,930 people, 670 households, and 555 families residing in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|title=S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Bowling Green city, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Bowling+Green+city;+Florida+&tid=ACSST5Y2010.S1101|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> |
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In the city the population was spread out with 33.1% under the age of 18, 12.2% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 16.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 108.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.7 males. |
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===2000 census=== |
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The median income for a household in the city was $28,209, and the median income for a family was $28,333. Males had a median income of $22,695 versus $17,125 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $9,978. About 22.0% of families and 30.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 33.5% of those under age 18 and 20.5% of those age 65 or over. |
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At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]], there were 2,892 people in 815 households, including 647 families, in the city. The population density was {{convert|2,042.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 933 housing units at an average density of {{convert|658.8|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 57.05% White, 13.52% African American, 0.83% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.31% Pacific Islander, 26.00% from other races, and 1.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 46.06%.<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> |
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Of the 815 households in 2000, 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 18.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.6% were non-families. 12.8% of households were one person and 7.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.44 and the average family size was 3.68. |
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In 2010 Bowling Green had a population of 2,930. The racial and ethnic makeup of the population was 49.9% Mexican, 8.5% other Hispanic, 29.4% non-Hispanic white, 10.5% black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, and 2.3% two or more races.<ref>2010 general demographic characteristics report for Bowling Green</ref> |
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The age distribution in 2000 was 33.1% under the age of 18, 12.2% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 16.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% 65 or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.7 males. |
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==Historic homes and buildings== |
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File: Bowling Green, Florida ACL Station.jpg| Historic Bowling Green Train Station Circa 1911 |
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File: Bowling green1.jpg| Frame Vernacular home circa 1905 |
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In 2000, the median household income was $28,209 and the median family income was $28,333. Males had a median income of $22,695 versus $17,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,978. About 22.0% of families and 30.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 33.5% of those under age 18 and 20.5% of those age 65 or over. |
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===Media=== |
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* [http://bull.fm WZZS-FM (106.9 The Bull)] |
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==Media== |
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070404040540/http://www.bull.fm/ WZZS-FM (106.9 The Bull)] |
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* [http://lazeta.fm WZSP-FM (105.3 La Zeta)] |
* [http://lazeta.fm WZSP-FM (105.3 La Zeta)] |
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== External links == |
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[http://www.bowlinggreenfl.org/ City of Bowling Green, FL Website] |
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* [http://www.bowlinggreenfl.org/ City of Bowling Green, FL Website] |
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{{Hardee County, Florida}} |
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[[Category:Cities in Hardee County, Florida]] |
[[Category:Cities in Hardee County, Florida]] |
Latest revision as of 05:11, 11 January 2024
Bowling Green, Florida | |
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City of Bowling Green | |
Coordinates: 27°38′16″N 81°49′32″W / 27.63778°N 81.82556°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Florida |
County | Hardee |
Settled | 1883 |
Incorporated | 1927 |
Government | |
• Type | Commission-Manager |
• Mayor | Dr. N’Kosi Lerone Jones |
• Vice Mayor | Robert Samual Fite Jr. |
• Commissioners | David Durastanti, Francisco Arreola, and Herbert Cliff Lunn Jr. |
• City Manager | Pam Durrance |
• City Clerk | Katherin Kinzel |
Area | |
• Total | 1.26 sq mi (3.28 km2) |
• Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.27 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,405 |
• Density | 1,902.69/sq mi (734.90/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 33834 |
Area code | 863 |
FIPS code | 12-07775[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 0279294[3] |
Website | City of Bowling Green, FL Website |
Bowling Green is a city in Hardee County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,405 at the 2020 census.
History
[edit]One of the first settlers of the vicinity, A.M. Chester of Bowling Green, Kentucky, established a homestead in 1883. In 1886, he gave 40 acres to the Florida Southern Railway, a service that continues to operate in the area. As the town began to develop, the industries of Citrus Farming and Phosphate Mining took hold with in the town.[4]
Geography
[edit]Bowling Green is located at 27°38′16″N 81°49′32″W / 27.637823°N 81.825609°W.[5]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2), all land.
Climate
[edit]The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the City of Bowling Green has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
[edit]Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1910 | 422 | — | |
1920 | 692 | 64.0% | |
1930 | 1,025 | 48.1% | |
1940 | 950 | −7.3% | |
1950 | 884 | −6.9% | |
1960 | 1,171 | 32.5% | |
1970 | 1,357 | 15.9% | |
1980 | 2,310 | 70.2% | |
1990 | 1,836 | −20.5% | |
2000 | 2,755 | 50.1% | |
2010 | 2,930 | 6.4% | |
2020 | 2,405 | −17.9% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[6] |
2010 and 2020 census
[edit]Race | Pop 2010[7] | Pop 2020[8] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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White (NH) | 862 | 734 | 29.42% | 30.52% |
Black or African American (NH) | 289 | 221 | 9.86% | 9.19% |
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 12 | 5 | 0.41% | 0.21% |
Asian (NH) | 15 | 2 | 0.51% | 0.08% |
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0.03% | 0.00% |
Some other race (NH) | 0 | 4 | 0.00% | 0.17% |
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 41 | 33 | 1.40% | 1.37% |
Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1,710 | 1,406 | 58.36% | 58.46% |
Total | 2,930 | 2,405 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,405 people, 682 households, and 528 families residing in the city.[9]
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 2,930 people, 670 households, and 555 families residing in the city.[10]
2000 census
[edit]At the 2000 census, there were 2,892 people in 815 households, including 647 families, in the city. The population density was 2,042.0 inhabitants per square mile (788.4/km2). There were 933 housing units at an average density of 658.8 per square mile (254.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 57.05% White, 13.52% African American, 0.83% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.31% Pacific Islander, 26.00% from other races, and 1.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 46.06%.[2]
Of the 815 households in 2000, 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 18.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.6% were non-families. 12.8% of households were one person and 7.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.44 and the average family size was 3.68.
The age distribution in 2000 was 33.1% under the age of 18, 12.2% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 16.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% 65 or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.7 males.
In 2000, the median household income was $28,209 and the median family income was $28,333. Males had a median income of $22,695 versus $17,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,978. About 22.0% of families and 30.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.5% of those under age 18 and 20.5% of those age 65 or over.
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Bowling Green, Florida. Founded by Pioneers from Kentucky". Florida Back Roads Travel. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Bowling Green city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Bowling Green city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Bowling Green city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Bowling Green city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.