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Cave Junction

Oregon · 2,071 residents · 1.809 sq mi
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Cave Junction has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,744. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. 10% 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 $180,900. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 55% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,071
+52%since 2000
from 1,363 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,145 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 753 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
+16%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9911K2K2K3K1990201020202024Cave Junction
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,744
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,161 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,057
+71%since 2000
from $10,556 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,900
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$858
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.9% in 2000
35.0% rent
Afford Score
6.1
+40%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(1,206)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(75)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.7%(213)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(1,672)
Black0.7%(14)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(200)
Asian0.6%(13)
Other0.3%(7)
Diversity Score27.4%(567)
Diversity Score
27
+75%since 2000
from 16 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: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+14%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 17.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.1%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 45.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.8%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cave Junction, Oregon?

Cave Junction, Oregon has about 2,071 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cave Junction, Oregon?

The typical household in Cave Junction, Oregon earns about $29,744 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cave Junction, Oregon expensive?

In Cave Junction, Oregon, the median home is worth about $180,900, and the typical rent is about $858 a month.

How educated are people in Cave Junction, Oregon?

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

What is the poverty rate in Cave Junction, Oregon?

About 32.9% of people in Cave Junction, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cave Junction, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Cave Junction, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 945 residents, a change of about 84 percent over that period.

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