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Cavetown

Maryland · 1,446 residents · 1.904 sq mi
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Cavetown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,535. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $244,400. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,446
−3%since 2000
from 1,486 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
759 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 780 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.3
+13%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
7711K1K2K2K2000201020202024Cavetown
2024858
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,535
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,816 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,397
+89%since 2000
from $19,790 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.4%
+32.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,400
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,219
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $496 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
13.2% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+7%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,444)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(23)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(67)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(1,317)
Black1.2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(54)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other1.7%(25)
Diversity Score16.9%(245)
Diversity Score
17
+275%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+67%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.9%
−17.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.0%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−94.1 ptssince 2013
from 97.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cavetown, Maryland?

Cavetown, Maryland has about 1,446 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cavetown, Maryland?

The typical household in Cavetown, Maryland earns about $88,535 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cavetown, Maryland expensive?

In Cavetown, Maryland, the median home is worth about $244,400, and the typical rent is about $1,219 a month.

How educated are people in Cavetown, Maryland?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cavetown, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cavetown, Maryland?

About 2.2% of people in Cavetown, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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