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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Cave Spring

Virginia · 24,941 residents · 11.936 sq mi
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Cave Spring is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,182. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $131,000. With a median age of 40.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,941
+4%since 1990
from 24,053 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,090 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 2,015 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.9
+10%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K25K25K26K27K1990201020202024Cave Spring
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,182
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,970 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,318
+47%since 1990
from $20,623 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.2%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $92,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$626
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $455 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 70.1% in 1990
30.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+10%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(23,138)
Black2%(488)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(105)
Asian1.7%(405)
Diversity Score10.2%(2,464)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(22,957)
Black2.4%(597)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(376)
Asian2.9%(728)
Diversity Score16.4%(4,100)
Diversity Score
16
+60%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.1%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 34.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.4%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 90.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.4 min
−31%since 1990
from 16.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cave Spring, Virginia?

Cave Spring, Virginia has about 24,941 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Cave Spring, Virginia earns about $51,182 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cave Spring, Virginia expensive?

In Cave Spring, Virginia, the median home is worth about $131,000, and the typical rent is about $626 a month.

How educated are people in Cave Spring, Virginia?

About 41.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cave Spring, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cave Spring, Virginia?

About 3.2% of people in Cave Spring, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cave Spring, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Cave Spring, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 888 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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