How long is the commute from Bowling Green, KY?
Workers who live in Bowling Green, KY take an average of 17.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
5.6% of workers walk to work.
6.3% work from home.
10.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.8 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Households without a car
- 10.5%
How people in Bowling Green get to work
| Means of transportation | Bowling Green | Warren County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.5% (±2.5 points) | 75.8% | 76.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.7% (±2.3 points) | 11.9% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.6% (±1.3 points) | 3.3% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±0.8 points) | 1.4% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.3% (±1.2 points) | 7.6% | 10.2% | 15.1% |
In Bowling Green, the average commute is lower than in Warren County (20.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Kentucky (24.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bowling Green, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Warren County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Kentucky (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Warren County, Bowling Green ranks 5 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 375 of 444.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bowling Green
| Vehicles available | Bowling Green | Warren County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.5% (±1.6 points) | 7.1% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.9% (±2.5 points) | 33.3% | 32.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.3% (±2.5 points) | 36.3% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.3% (±1.7 points) | 23.3% | 23.7% | 21.9% |
In Bowling Green, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Warren County (7.1%).
It is also higher than in Kentucky (6.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bowling Green
| Bowling Green | Warren County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.3% (±1.2 points) | 7.6% (±1.0 points) | 10.2% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% (±1.0 points) | 96.1% (±0.7 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.0% (±1.5 points) | 91.4% (±1.1 points) | 88.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Bowling Green, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Warren County (91.4%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (88.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bowling Green
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | — | 17.8 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Plum Springs | 4.3 mi | 17.5 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Plano | 6.9 mi | 27.4 minutes (±8.5) | Higher |
| Woodburn | 11 mi | 18.8 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Oakland | 11 mi | 25.9 minutes (±9.7) | Not measurably different |
| Smiths Grove | 13 mi | 26.6 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Auburn | 17 mi | 26.6 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Brownsville | 18 mi | 19.0 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbury | 18 mi | 25.9 minutes (±10.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Plano, KY (27.4 minutes), Smiths Grove, KY (26.6 minutes), Auburn, KY (26.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Warren County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plano | 27.4 minutes (±8.5) |
| 2 | Smiths Grove | 26.6 minutes (±4.0) |
| 3 | Oakland | 25.9 minutes (±9.7) |
| 4 | Woodburn | 18.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 5 | Bowling Green | 17.8 minutes (±1.0) |
| 6 | Plum Springs | 17.5 minutes (±4.4) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bowling Green
How long is the average commute in Bowling Green?
Workers who live in Bowling Green, KY take an average of 17.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bowling Green without a car?
10.5% of households in Bowling Green have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bowling Green?
6.3% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Bowling Green worked from home, and 90.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bowling Green city, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bowling Green city, Kentucky
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bowling Green city, Kentucky
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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