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Cave Spring

Oklahoma · 60 residents · 4.854 sq mi
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Cave Spring has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,250. Population has declined 13% since 2023. Median home value is $78,800. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
60
−13%since 2023
from 69 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
12 / sq mi
−13%since 2023
from 14 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
44.5
+1%since 2023
from 44.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
586471788420202024Cave Spring
202460
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,250
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $88,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,220
−4%since 2023
from $30,548 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
−32.1 ptssince 2023
from 75.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.318
+81%since 2023
from 0.176 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,800
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $95,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
71.4%
−11.9 ptssince 2023
from 83.3% in 2023
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
+6%since 2023
from 1.1 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic29%(20)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other71%(49)
Diversity Score51.5%(36)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25%(15)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other75%(45)
Diversity Score46.9%(28)
Diversity Score
47
−9%since 2023
from 51 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 93.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
48.4 min
−3%since 2023
from 49.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 90.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 60.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.9%
−15.6 ptssince 2023
from 37.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2023
from 65.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 36.2% in 2023
Female
58.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 63.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.5%
+36.3 ptssince 2023
from 54.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 85.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cave Spring, Oklahoma?

Cave Spring, Oklahoma has about 60 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cave Spring, Oklahoma earns about $69,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cave Spring, Oklahoma expensive?

In Cave Spring, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $78,800.

How educated are people in Cave Spring, Oklahoma?

About 39.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cave Spring, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cave Spring, Oklahoma?

About 15.0% of people in Cave Spring, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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

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