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Youngstown, OH vs Bowling Green, OH

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- Bowling Green is 0% more densely populated than Youngstown.
- People are 15.5% less likely to be married in Bowling Green.
- The Median Age is 15.9 years younger in Bowling Green.
 Youngstown, OHBowling Green, OHUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,715329,725,481
 Female Population50.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock22.838.4
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 Population - 201066,809  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock29,636285,036,114
 Population - 199095,732  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock6.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-33.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,424.893.4
 Land Area33.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Youngstown, OHBowling Green, OHUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock20.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock6.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock2.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock4.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Youngstown, OHBowling Green, OHUnited States
 White41.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.7%12.2%
 Asian0.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Youngstown, OHBowling Green, OHUnited States
 Married Population27.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock22.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock76.4%50.2%
 Never Married49.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock5.9%10.8%
 Widowed7.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.132.60
 Households25,954  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,49180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children13.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households12,658  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock25.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children18.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Youngstown    19 Reviews

I live in Youngstown my entire life now I am not happy how it's portrayed reputation viewed or thought of Iike many inner cities it has its unsavory spots and people  More

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Over 8 years ago

I've lived around Youngstown my entire life. I grew up in Boardman and now live in Struthers. It's not the best place to find work, but if you're willing to work 2 part  More

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I am in Girard, so just outside of Youngstown. I haven't spent any time in Youngstown proper, but Girard is lovely. I am loving having seasons, and the fact that  More

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Reviews for Bowling Green    6 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

THE QUALITY OF EDCUCATION IS EXCELLENT. AS A COLLEGE TOWN, BOWLING GREEN STRIVES TO CONTINUE EXCEEDING IN EDUCATING OUR  More

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Bowling Green is a great place to raise a family. Low cost of living, good schools, great parks and a caring community all combine to make BG a great place to live and  More

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Over 17 years ago

Ohio magazine ranked BG one of the best hometowns in the state. Great, laid back place to raise a family; the University (with over 20,000 students)keeps the economy  More

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