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Cave Spring

Georgia · 1,200 residents · 3.667 sq mi
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Cave Spring has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,789. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $99,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,200
+23%since 2000
from 975 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
327 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 266 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
−6%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9101K1K1K1K1990201020202024Cave Spring
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,789
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,722
+10%since 2000
from $17,850 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$393
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.5%
−35.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
41.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.8%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+9%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(825)
Black12.1%(118)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.5%(307)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(1,004)
Black12.6%(151)
Hispanic / Latino2%(24)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other2.2%(26)
Diversity Score37.2%(447)
Diversity Score
37
+18%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+67%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.7%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cave Spring, Georgia?

Cave Spring, Georgia has about 1,200 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cave Spring, Georgia?

The typical household in Cave Spring, Georgia earns about $40,789 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cave Spring, Georgia expensive?

In Cave Spring, Georgia, the median home is worth about $99,400, and the typical rent is about $393 a month.

How educated are people in Cave Spring, Georgia?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cave Spring, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cave Spring, Georgia?

About 10.8% of people in Cave Spring, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cave Spring, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Cave Spring, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 250 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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