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Cave Springs

Arkansas · 5,495 residents · 7.74 sq mi
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Cave Springs is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $133,981. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,392 residents. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $305,300. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 171% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,495
+398%since 2000
from 1,103 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
710 / sq mi
+398%since 2000
from 143 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.6
−11%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
02K3K5K7K1990201020202024Cave Springs
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$133,981
+138%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,682
+182%since 2000
from $17,946 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
78.9%
+38.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$305,300
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,595
+124%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
94.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
5.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−17%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(1,020)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(24)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(72)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82%(4,508)
Black1.8%(100)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(345)
Asian1.7%(92)
Other3.4%(189)
Diversity Score31.5%(1,730)
Diversity Score
31
+383%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.2%
+47.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.3%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.4%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+62%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cave Springs, Arkansas?

Cave Springs, Arkansas has about 5,495 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cave Springs, Arkansas earns about $133,981 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cave Springs, Arkansas expensive?

In Cave Springs, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $305,300, and the typical rent is about $1,595 a month.

How educated are people in Cave Springs, Arkansas?

About 62.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cave Springs, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cave Springs, Arkansas?

About 1.2% of people in Cave Springs, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cave Springs, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cave Springs, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,020 residents, a change of about 1057 percent over that period.

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