Bowling Green, Florida facts for kids
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Bowling Green, Florida
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Location in Hardee County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Hardee |
| Settled | 1883 |
| Incorporated | 1927 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Commission-Manager |
| 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
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| • 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
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| Area code(s) | 863 |
| FIPS code | 12-07775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0279294 |
| 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
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.
Geography
Bowling Green is located at 27°38′16″N 81°49′32″W / 27.637823°N 81.825609°W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2), all land.
Climate
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
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 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% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 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.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 2,930 people, 670 households, and 555 families residing in the city.
Media
- WZZS-FM (106.9 The Bull)
- WZSP-FM (105.3 La Zeta)
See also
In Spanish: Bowling Green (Florida) para niños
