Bowling Green, Virginia is a small town of 4,853 people located in Caroline County. Despite its small size, Bowling Green boasts a wide range of activities and organizations for its residents. The population density of the town is 33 people per square mile, much lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile.
For year-round outdoor recreational possibilities, Bowlers Creek Park (located in nearby Ruther Glen) offers various amenities such as a playground, picnic pavilions, and trails for walking and biking. Beyond that, the area around Bowling Green features plenty of fishing spots which allow waders to try their luck in local rivers or ponds.
The town also has a few locally owned businesses including Pippin's Pharmacy & Gift Shop and Alman Brothers Auto Service. There are several churches and non-profit organizations active in Bowling Green as well such as the Caroline Community Support Services Inc., which helps those with special needs throughout the county.
In regards to sporting events, Bowling Green High School's football team competes in the Group 1A Division Conference 41. Fans can also check out baseball games at their Lions Field Baseball Complex and basketball games held at their gymnasiums. A popular annual event is the Battle of Bunker Hill Race held each October on Memorial Park grounds near Bowlers Creek Park – an exciting event that brings many runners from all over Virginia to compete!
The population in Bowling Green (zip 22427) is 4,853. There are 32 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bowling Green (zip 22427) is 26.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bowling Green (zip 22427) is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bowling Green (zip 22427)
- 37.9% are married
- 7.2% are divorced
- 18.9% are married with children
- 19.1% have children, but are single
Race in Bowling Green (zip 22427)
- 54.1% are White
- 31.9% are Black
- 1.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 11.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander