CallataGuidesBowling Green, KY business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Bowling Green, KY metro area.
- Population
- 195,0002024 est.
- Establishments
- 3,652CBP 2023
- Counties
- 4
- Area codes
- 2
About the Bowling Green, KY metro area
The Bowling Green, KY metro area covers 4 counties in Kentucky and had 195,000 residents in July 2024, up 8.6% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. Warren County, KY is the most populous, with 148,000 people. By population it ranks 239th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 273rd by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Warren County, KY | 147,936 |
| Allen County, KY | 22,037 |
| Edmonson County, KY | 12,635 |
| Butler County, KY | 12,551 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Bowling Green, KY
County Business Patterns counted 3,652 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 67,065 people in mid-March with $3.4 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 18.4 employees per establishment. 46.9% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (631), health care and social assistance (487), and accommodation and food services (365).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 631 | 9,092 | $305,737,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 487 | 10,032 | $586,618,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 365 | 8,193 | $173,091,000 |
| Construction (23) | 341 | 3,174 | $208,621,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 333 | 2,377 | $79,313,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 266 | 2,638 | $141,369,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 229 | 1,570 | $119,354,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 179 | 780 | $36,162,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 176 | 2,905 | $183,975,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 173 | 3,894 | $113,725,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 147 | 3,890 | $205,527,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 135 | 14,695 | $1,008,472,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 53 | 1,054 | $28,749,000 |
| Information (51) | 49 | 475 | $23,115,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 31 | 331 | $12,174,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 29 | 1,720 | $131,439,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 12 | 50 (high noise) | $4,752,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 5 | 185 | $16,976,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 4 | 5 | $246,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
How Bowling Green, KY's businesses compare
Bowling Green, KY has 18.7 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 23.9% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 18.4 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $50,392 (26.3% below the U.S. $68,342). 46.9% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 6.5% have 50 or more. Because a handful of large employers lift the average, the share of very small establishments says more about who buys a small-business phone system.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 1,711 | 46.9% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 711 | 19.5% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 564 | 15.4% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 430 | 11.8% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 236 | 6.5% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Bowling Green, KY
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 113 have a published Census count in Bowling Green, KY. The largest are limited-service restaurants (154), full-service restaurants (106), and physician practices (94). Relative to population, hardware stores are the most over-represented: 10.8 per 100,000 residents against 4.6 nationally.
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Bowling Green, KY
The area's named cities and towns have 73 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 270 has the most (89%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 3 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, KY | 79,076 | 270, 364 | 48 |
| Scottsville, KY | 4,574 | 270 | 5 |
| Morgantown, KY | 2,510 | 270 | 9 |
Phone costs for a typical Bowling Green, KY business
The comparison below uses 18 users, the rounded average establishment size in Bowling Green, KY. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $449.10 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $540.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. Callata comes to $359.00 a month for 18 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $359.00 | $4,308.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $342.00 | $4,104.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $414.00 | $4,968.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $449.10 | $5,389.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $486.00 | $5,832.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $540.00 | $6,480.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Bowling Green, KY
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
Porting a number you already use in Bowling Green, KY is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Bowling Green, KY?
270 and 364, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Bowling Green, KY area?
3,652 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Bowling Green, KY?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for an 18-person team that is $359.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $449.10 a month (checked September 28, 2026).