Bowling Green Population 2026

Bowling Green has a population of 31,246, making it the #1476 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Ohio. It is about 282× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bowling Green (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

31,246

Rank in United States

#1476

Coordinates

41.37°N, 83.65°W

~212 m elevation · America/New_York

Distance to capital (Washington)

626 km

389 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ohio

City	Population	Rank in United States
Columbus	913,175	#14
Cleveland	365,379	#52
Cincinnati	311,097	#62
Toledo	265,638	#77
Akron	197,542	#127
Dayton	135,512	#207
Parma	79,937	#458
Canton	71,885	#530

Cities near Bowling Green

Perrysburg21,423 people · ~20 km away
Oregon20,102 people · ~33 km away
Toledo265,638 people · ~33 km away
Findlay41,149 people · ~37 km away
Sylvania18,965 people · ~39 km away
Fremont16,297 people · ~44 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bowling Green?

Bowling Green has a population of 31,246 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1476 biggest city in United States.

What state is Bowling Green in?

Bowling Green is located in Ohio, United States.

Is Bowling Green the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 626 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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