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Cave City

Arkansas · 1,922 residents · 2.557 sq mi
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Cave City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,719. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $79,200. Households here earn about 26% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,922
−1%since 2000
from 1,946 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
752 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 761 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+4%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Cave City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,719
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,163 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,969
+42%since 2000
from $11,925 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$544
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
47.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+8%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,883)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(23)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(88)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(1,711)
Black2.8%(53)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(53)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0.9%(18)
Diversity Score17.1%(328)
Diversity Score
17
+279%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+14%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.8%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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CAVE CITY VS
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Income$51,856+41%
Home value$163,600+107%
Population11,860+497%
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CAVE CITY VS
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Income$34,764−5%
Home value$162,600+105%
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CAVE CITY VS
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Income$55,424+51%
Home value$223,200+182%
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CAVE CITY VS
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Income$52,170+42%
Home value$188,500+138%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cave City, Arkansas?

Cave City, Arkansas has about 1,922 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cave City, Arkansas?

The typical household in Cave City, Arkansas earns about $36,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cave City, Arkansas expensive?

In Cave City, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $79,200, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Cave City, Arkansas?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Cave City, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cave City, Arkansas?

About 19.8% of people in Cave City, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cave City, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cave City, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 427 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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