Bowling Green Today

35.5 percent of Bowling Green residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was less than the statewide total of 40.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Bowling Green population reached 53,210.

Out of 34,295 people who had a job, 108 were employed in the Armed Forces and 34,187 belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	18,915	35.5
Employed	34,295	64.5
Employed in civilian labor force	34,187	64.2
Employed in armed forces	108	0.2