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Cave City

Kentucky · 2,240 residents · 4.419 sq mi
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Cave City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,221. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $83,400. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
2,240
+19%since 2000
from 1,880 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
507 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 425 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
−4%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Cave City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,221
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,257 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,068
−2%since 2000
from $15,346 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$447
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.8%
−40.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
53.0% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+42%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(1,695)
Black7.1%(133)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(13)
Asian1.1%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.8%(390)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(1,991)
Black5.2%(117)
Hispanic / Latino3%(67)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.7%(464)
Diversity Score
21
Unchangedsince 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+43%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% 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
20.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.1%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cave City, Kentucky?

Cave City, Kentucky has about 2,240 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cave City, Kentucky earns about $23,221 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cave City, Kentucky expensive?

In Cave City, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $83,400, and the typical rent is about $447 a month.

How educated are people in Cave City, Kentucky?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cave City, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cave City, Kentucky?

About 25.4% of people in Cave City, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cave City, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Cave City, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 289 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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