Cave City, KY Map & Demographics

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Cave City Overview

$21,727
PER CAPITA INCOME
$53,150
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$37,431
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
16.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
84.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,707
TOTAL POPULATION
1,347
MALE POPULATION
1,360
FEMALE POPULATION
99.04
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.97
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
1,211
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
54.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Cave City Zip Codes

Cave City Area Codes

Income in Cave City

Income Overview in Cave City

Per Capita Income in Cave City is $21,727, while median incomes of families and households are $53,150 and $37,431 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,707$21,727
Median Family Income599$53,150
Mean Family Income599$67,972
Median Household Income1,165$37,431
Mean Household Income1,165$48,384
Income Deficit599$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,70715.99%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,70784.01¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,7070.47

Earnings by Sex in Cave City

Average Earnings in Cave City are $27,891, $31,678 for men and $26,613 for women, a difference of 16.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Cave City
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male665 (51.2%)$31,678
Female634 (48.8%)$26,613
Total1,299 (100.0%)$27,891

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cave City

The most common earnings brackets in Cave City are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (69 | 10.4%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (106 | 16.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cave City
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less8 (1.2%)36 (5.7%)
$2,500 to $4,99954 (8.1%)27 (4.3%)
$5,000 to $7,49924 (3.6%)40 (6.3%)
$7,500 to $9,99964 (9.6%)50 (7.9%)
$10,000 to $12,49945 (6.8%)27 (4.3%)
$12,500 to $14,99915 (2.3%)48 (7.6%)
$15,000 to $17,49927 (4.1%)9 (1.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9999 (1.3%)11 (1.7%)
$20,000 to $22,49945 (6.8%)6 (0.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9993 (0.4%)23 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $29,99913 (1.9%)106 (16.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99969 (10.4%)40 (6.3%)
$35,000 to $39,99934 (5.1%)83 (13.1%)
$40,000 to $44,99925 (3.8%)41 (6.5%)
$45,000 to $49,99943 (6.5%)41 (6.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99937 (5.6%)15 (2.4%)
$55,000 to $64,99945 (6.8%)6 (0.9%)
$65,000 to $74,99958 (8.7%)10 (1.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99929 (4.4%)4 (0.6%)
$100,000+18 (2.7%)11 (1.7%)
Total665 (100.0%)634 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cave City

Average earnings in Cave City are $33,629 for men and $28,419 for women, a difference of 15.5%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $53,500, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $32,197. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $35,286, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $13,382.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cave City
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$32,197$35,286
College or Associate's Degree$53,500$25,000
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$33,629$28,419

Family Income in Cave City

Family Income Brackets in Cave City

According to the Cave City family income data, there are 111 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.5% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 16 families (2.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Cave City
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000162.7%
$10,000 to $14,999457.5%
$15,000 to $24,999528.7%
$25,000 to $34,9997813.0%
$35,000 to $49,99910217.0%
$50,000 to $74,9998814.7%
$75,000 to $99,99911118.5%
$100,000 to $149,999498.2%
$150,000 to $199,999274.5%
$200,000+315.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cave City

5-person families (61 | 10.2%) account for the highest median family income in Cave City with $76,122 per family, while 2-person families (309 | 51.6%) have the highest median income of $19,399 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cave City
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families309 (51.6%)$38,798
3-Person Families126 (21.0%)$54,800
4-Person Families87 (14.5%)$70,733
5-Person Families61 (10.2%)$76,122
6-Person Families7 (1.2%)$0
7+ Person Families9 (1.5%)$0
Total599 (100.0%)$53,150

Family Income by Number of Earners in Cave City

The median family income in Cave City is $53,150, with families comprising 2 earners (208) having the highest median family income of $98,462, while families with no earners (122) have the lowest median family income of $31,184, accounting for 34.7% and 20.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Cave City
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners122 (20.4%)$31,184
1 Earner213 (35.6%)$34,464
2 Earners208 (34.7%)$98,462
3+ Earners56 (9.3%)$75,705
Total599 (100.0%)$53,150

Household Income in Cave City

Household Income Brackets in Cave City

With 209 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Cave City, accounting for 17.9% of all households. In contrast, only 27 households (2.3%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Cave City
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00013311.4%
$10,000 to $14,99915813.6%
$15,000 to $24,99914112.1%
$25,000 to $34,99913311.4%
$35,000 to $49,99920917.9%
$50,000 to $74,99915813.6%
$75,000 to $99,9991149.8%
$100,000 to $149,999625.3%
$150,000 to $199,999272.3%
$200,000+312.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Cave City

The median household income in Cave City is $37,431, with the highest median household income of $46,000 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 352 households (30.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $17,888, with 409 households (35.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Cave City
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years40 (3.4%)$38,824
25 to 44 Years364 (31.2%)$43,068
45 to 64 Years352 (30.2%)$46,000
65+ Years409 (35.1%)$17,888
Total1,165 (100.0%)$37,431

Poverty in Cave City

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cave City

With 27.5% poverty level for males and 35.7% for females among the residents of Cave City, under 5 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 55 males (72.4%) and 16 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cave City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years55 (72.4%)21 (19.8%)
5 Years6 (54.5%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years23 (22.6%)8 (23.5%)
12 to 14 Years26 (59.1%)16 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)23 (57.5%)
16 and 17 Years47 (62.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years33 (16.0%)47 (44.8%)
25 to 34 Years34 (25.0%)98 (44.1%)
35 to 44 Years54 (29.5%)36 (24.8%)
45 to 54 Years52 (27.7%)22 (10.4%)
55 to 64 Years28 (21.2%)47 (28.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)64 (59.8%)
75 Years and over13 (33.3%)95 (51.1%)
Total371 (27.5%)477 (35.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cave City

According to the poverty statistics in Cave City, males aged 15 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 89.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cave City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years21 (27.6%)85 (80.2%)
5 Years5 (45.5%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years79 (77.4%)26 (76.5%)
12 to 14 Years18 (40.9%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years14 (100.0%)17 (42.5%)
16 and 17 Years28 (37.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years173 (84.0%)58 (55.2%)
25 to 34 Years102 (75.0%)124 (55.9%)
35 to 44 Years129 (70.5%)109 (75.2%)
45 to 54 Years136 (72.3%)189 (89.6%)
55 to 64 Years104 (78.8%)116 (71.2%)
65 to 74 Years141 (100.0%)43 (40.2%)
75 Years and over26 (66.7%)91 (48.9%)
Total976 (72.5%)858 (64.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cave City

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Cave City show that 9.6% or 35 of the total 365 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 50.0%, comprising of 9 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.3%, which includes 8 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cave City
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children234 (96.7%)8 (3.3%)
1 or 2 Children87 (82.9%)18 (17.1%)
3 or 4 Children9 (50.0%)9 (50.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total330 (90.4%)35 (9.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cave City

According to the poverty data in Cave City, 5.2% or 3 single-father households and 44.9% or 79 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (6.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 28 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cave City
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)24 (34.8%)
1 or 2 Children3 (6.2%)27 (34.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (5.2%)79 (44.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cave City

The poverty data for Cave City shows that 35 of the married-couple family households (9.6%) and 82 of the single-parent households (35.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (50.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 28 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cave City
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children8 (3.3%)24 (30.4%)
1 or 2 Children18 (17.1%)30 (23.6%)
3 or 4 Children9 (50.0%)28 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total35 (9.6%)82 (35.0%)

Race in Cave City

The most populous races in Cave City are White / Caucasian (2,354 | 87.0%), Black / African American (146 | 5.4%), and Two or more Races (117 | 4.3%).
Race in Cave City
Race# Population% Population
Asian250.9%
Black / African American1465.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino411.5%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,35487.0%
Two or more Races1174.3%
Some other Race652.4%
Total2,707100.0%

Ancestry in Cave City

The most populous ancestries reported in Cave City are American (482 | 17.8%), English (352 | 13.0%), Irish (210 | 7.8%), German (100 | 3.7%), and Cherokee (47 | 1.7%), together accounting for 44.0% of all Cave City residents.
Ancestry in Cave City
Ancestry# Population% Population
American48217.8%
British30.1%
Cherokee471.7%
Dutch130.5%
English35213.0%
European80.3%
Finnish40.2%
French451.7%
German1003.7%
Irish2107.8%
Iroquois371.4%
Italian140.5%
Korean381.4%
Mexican291.1%
Norwegian70.3%
Polish291.1%
Puerto Rican120.4%
Russian160.6%
Scotch-Irish281.0%
Slovak40.2%
Welsh140.5%
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Immigrants in Cave City

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Cave City came from Asia (50 | 1.8%), Eastern Asia (25 | 0.9%), Japan (25 | 0.9%), Philippines (25 | 0.9%), and South Eastern Asia (25 | 0.9%), together accounting for 5.5% of all Cave City residents.
Immigrants in Cave City
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia501.8%
Eastern Asia250.9%
Japan250.9%
Philippines250.9%
South Eastern Asia250.9%
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Sex and Age in Cave City

Sex and Age in Cave City

The most populous age groups in Cave City are 20 to 24 Years (156 | 11.6%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (133 | 9.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Cave City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years76 (5.6%)131 (9.6%)
5 to 9 Years97 (7.2%)5 (0.4%)
10 to 14 Years60 (4.4%)45 (3.3%)
15 to 19 Years139 (10.3%)76 (5.6%)
20 to 24 Years156 (11.6%)69 (5.1%)
25 to 29 Years36 (2.7%)133 (9.8%)
30 to 34 Years100 (7.4%)89 (6.5%)
35 to 39 Years55 (4.1%)61 (4.5%)
40 to 44 Years128 (9.5%)84 (6.2%)
45 to 49 Years100 (7.4%)103 (7.6%)
50 to 54 Years88 (6.5%)108 (7.9%)
55 to 59 Years81 (6.0%)100 (7.3%)
60 to 64 Years51 (3.8%)63 (4.6%)
65 to 69 Years123 (9.1%)75 (5.5%)
70 to 74 Years18 (1.3%)32 (2.4%)
75 to 79 Years24 (1.8%)87 (6.4%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)45 (3.3%)
85 Years and over15 (1.1%)54 (4.0%)
Total1,347 (100.0%)1,360 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Cave City

Median Family Size in Cave City

The median family size in Cave City is 3.17 persons per family, with single female/mother families (176 | 29.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.8 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (58 | 9.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.21 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Cave City
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple365 (60.9%)3.02
Single Male/Father58 (9.7%)2.21
Single Female/Mother176 (29.4%)3.80
Total Families599 (100.0%)3.17

Median Household Size in Cave City

The median household size in Cave City is 2.31 persons per household, with single female/mother households (176 | 15.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.02 persons per household. non-family households (566 | 48.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Cave City
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple365 (31.3%)3.02
Single Male/Father58 (5.0%)3.03
Single Female/Mother176 (15.1%)4.02
Non-family566 (48.6%)1.24
Total Households1,165 (100.0%)2.31

Household Size by Marriage Status in Cave City

Out of a total of 1,165 households in Cave City, 599 (51.4%) are family households, while 566 (48.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 257, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 436.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Cave City
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-436 (37.4%)
2-Person Households257 (22.1%)130 (11.2%)
3-Person Households157 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households108 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households61 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households7 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households9 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total599 (51.4%)566 (48.6%)

Female Fertility in Cave City

Fertility by Age in Cave City

Average fertility rate in Cave City is 65.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 117.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 82.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Cave City
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years7 (17.1%)92.0
20 to 34 years34 (82.9%)117.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total41 (100.0%)65.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cave City

9.8% of women with births (41) in Cave City are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 88.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cave City
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years4 (11.8%)30 (88.2%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (9.8%)37 (90.2%)

Fertility by Education in Cave City

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Cave City
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School12 (29.3%)68.0
High School Diploma25 (61.0%)98.0
College or Associate's Degree4 (9.8%)26.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total41 (100.0%)65.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cave City

90.2% of women with births in Cave City are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cave City
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (9.8%)37 (90.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Cave City

Employment by Class of Employer in Cave City

Among the 1,068 employed individuals in Cave City, private company employees (799 | 74.8%), not-for-profit organizations (82 | 7.7%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (79 | 7.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Cave City
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees79974.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)595.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)797.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations827.7%
Local Government Employees111.0%
State Government Employees242.2%
Federal Government Employees141.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,068100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Cave City

According to the labor force statistics for Cave City, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,239), 54.1% or 1,211 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.2% or 111 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 76.7% or 306 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 42.6% or 52 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Cave City
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years56 (34.8%)8 (14.3%)
20 to 24 Years142 (63.1%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years122 (72.2%)52 (42.6%)
30 to 34 Years134 (70.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years243 (74.1%)11 (4.5%)
45 to 54 Years306 (76.7%)33 (10.8%)
55 to 59 Years85 (47.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years67 (58.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years46 (18.5%)7 (15.2%)
75 Years and over10 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,211 (54.1%)111 (9.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cave City

According to labor force statistics for Cave City, 69.3% of individuals (956) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,380) are in the labor force, with 10.0% or 96 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 72.8% or 476 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 46.9% or 67 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cave City
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School143 (57.2%)117 (46.9%)
High School Diploma476 (72.8%)25 (3.8%)
College / Associate Degree286 (71.9%)15 (3.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher52 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total956 (69.3%)138 (10.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Cave City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cave City are Management (77 | 7.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (51 | 4.6%), Community & Social Service (37 | 3.4%), Education Instruction & Library (34 | 3.1%), and Health Technologists (34 | 3.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Cave City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cave City, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (50.6%), Health Technologists (29.4%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (27.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Community & Social Service (75.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (73.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Cave City
OccupationMaleFemale
Management39 (50.6%)38 (49.3%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 9 (24.3%)28 (75.7%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library9 (26.5%)25 (73.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating14 (27.5%)37 (72.6%)
Health Technologists10 (29.4%)24 (70.6%)
Total (Category)62 (37.6%)103 (62.4%)
Total (Overall)548 (49.8%)552 (50.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Cave City are Healthcare Support (70 | 6.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (55 | 5.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (55 | 5.0%), and Personal Care & Service (24 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Cave City

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Cave City, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (67.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (52.7%), and Personal Care & Service (12.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (87.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (47.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Cave City
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)70 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving29 (52.7%)26 (47.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance37 (67.3%)18 (32.7%)
Personal Care & Service3 (12.5%)21 (87.5%)
Total (Category)69 (33.8%)135 (66.2%)
Total (Overall)548 (49.8%)552 (50.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Cave City are Sales & Related (166 | 15.1%), and Office & Administration (164 | 14.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Cave City

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Cave City
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related85 (51.2%)81 (48.8%)
Office & Administration35 (21.3%)129 (78.7%)
Total (Category)120 (36.4%)210 (63.6%)
Total (Overall)548 (49.8%)552 (50.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Cave City are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (89 | 8.1%), and Construction & Extraction (29 | 2.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Cave City

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Cave City
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)548 (49.8%)552 (50.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Cave City are Production (187 | 17.0%), Material Moving (57 | 5.2%), and Transportation (39 | 3.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Cave City

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Cave City
OccupationMaleFemale
Production119 (63.6%)68 (36.4%)
Transportation39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving21 (36.8%)36 (63.2%)
Total (Category)179 (63.2%)104 (36.7%)
Total (Overall)548 (49.8%)552 (50.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Cave City

Employment Industries in Cave City

The major employment industries in Cave City include Manufacturing (326 | 29.6%), Retail Trade (243 | 22.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (154 | 14.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (81 | 7.4%), and Administrative & Support (56 | 5.1%).
Employment Industries in Cave City

Employment Industries by Sex in Cave City

The Cave City industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (87.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Cave City
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting23 (69.7%)10 (30.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing227 (69.6%)99 (30.4%)
Wholesale Trade4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade112 (46.1%)131 (53.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing4 (50.0%)4 (50.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support17 (30.4%)39 (69.6%)
Educational Services18 (54.5%)15 (45.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance19 (12.3%)135 (87.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services25 (30.9%)56 (69.1%)
Public Administration8 (44.4%)10 (55.6%)
Total548 (49.8%)552 (50.2%)

Education in Cave City

School Enrollment in Cave City

The most common levels of schooling among the 426 students in Cave City are high school (136 | 31.9%), middle school (95 | 22.3%), and elementary school (79 | 18.5%).
School Enrollment in Cave City
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool163.8%
Kindergarten388.9%
Elementary School7918.5%
Middle School9522.3%
High School13631.9%
College / Undergraduate6214.5%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total426100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cave City

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cave City
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds105 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds129 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total426 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cave City

Science & technology (29 | 33.7%), social sciences (15 | 17.4%), arts & humanities (13 | 15.1%), physical & health sciences (9 | 10.5%), and business (8 | 9.3%) are the most common fields of study among 86 individuals in Cave City who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cave City
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural44.6%
Physical & Health Sciences910.5%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences1517.4%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology2933.7%
Business89.3%
Education44.6%
Literature & Languages44.6%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities1315.1%
Total86100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Cave City

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cave City

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Cave City are males with 2 vehicles (199, accounting for 36.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (171, making up 38.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cave City
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle45 (8.2%)20 (3.8%)
1 Vehicle118 (21.5%)131 (25.2%)
2 Vehicles199 (36.3%)171 (32.9%)
3 Vehicles79 (14.4%)79 (15.2%)
4 Vehicles82 (15.0%)79 (15.2%)
5 or more Vehicles25 (4.6%)40 (7.7%)
Total548 (100.0%)520 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Cave City

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Cave City are 5 to 9 minutes (298 commuters, 29.9%), 10 to 14 minutes (165 commuters, 16.5%), and 15 to 19 minutes (113 commuters, 11.3%).
Commute Time in Cave City
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes383.8%
5 to 9 Minutes29829.9%
10 to 14 Minutes16516.5%
15 to 19 Minutes11311.3%
20 to 24 Minutes10810.8%
25 to 29 Minutes626.2%
30 to 34 Minutes595.9%
35 to 39 Minutes464.6%
40 to 44 Minutes141.4%
45 to 59 Minutes303.0%
60 to 89 Minutes131.3%
90 or more Minutes525.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Cave City

The most common commute times in Cave City are 5 to 9 minutes (151 commuters, 29.7%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (147 commuters, 30.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Cave City
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes33 (6.5%)5 (1.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes151 (29.7%)147 (30.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes120 (23.6%)45 (9.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes37 (7.3%)76 (15.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes29 (5.7%)79 (16.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes15 (2.9%)47 (9.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes36 (7.1%)23 (4.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)46 (9.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes4 (0.8%)10 (2.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes30 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes13 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes41 (8.1%)11 (2.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cave City

The most frequent times of departure to work in Cave City are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (97, 19.1%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (78, 16.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cave City
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM64 (12.6%)46 (9.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM25 (4.9%)9 (1.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM47 (9.2%)38 (7.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM77 (15.1%)32 (6.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM97 (19.1%)18 (3.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM34 (6.7%)17 (3.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM22 (4.3%)57 (11.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM4 (0.8%)27 (5.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM13 (2.5%)47 (9.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM5 (1.0%)54 (11.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM4 (0.8%)4 (0.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM15 (2.9%)14 (2.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM46 (9.0%)78 (16.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM56 (11.0%)48 (9.8%)
Total509 (100.0%)489 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Cave City

Occupancy by Ownership in Cave City

Of the total 1,165 dwellings in Cave City, owner-occupied units account for 459 (39.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 706 (60.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Cave City
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units45939.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units70660.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,165100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Cave City

Occupancy by Household Size in Cave City
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household43637.4%
2-Person Household38733.2%
3-Person Household15713.5%
4+ Person Household18515.9%
Total Housing Units1,165100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cave City

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cave City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household165 (37.8%)271 (62.2%)
2-Person Household165 (42.6%)222 (57.4%)
3-Person Household48 (30.6%)109 (69.4%)
4+ Person Household81 (43.8%)104 (56.2%)
Total Housing Units459 (39.4%)706 (60.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cave City

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cave City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School93 (36.8%)160 (63.2%)
High School Diploma182 (38.6%)289 (61.4%)
College/Associate Degree152 (38.8%)240 (61.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher32 (65.3%)17 (34.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cave City

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cave City
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years17014.6%
35 to 44 Years23420.1%
45 to 54 Years22219.1%
55 to 64 Years13011.2%
65 to 74 Years22719.5%
75 to 84 Years1139.7%
85 Years and Over695.9%
Total1,165100.0%

Housing Finances in Cave City

Median Income by Occupancy in Cave City

Median Income by Occupancy in Cave City
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied459 (39.4%)$54,063
Renter-Occupied706 (60.6%)$27,593
Average1,165 (100.0%)$37,431

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cave City

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cave City
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00012 (2.6%)83 (11.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99938 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99922 (4.8%)136 (19.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99944 (9.6%)40 (5.7%)
$20,000 to $24,9995 (1.1%)52 (7.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99939 (8.5%)94 (13.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99962 (13.5%)146 (20.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99961 (13.3%)97 (13.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99988 (19.2%)26 (3.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99949 (10.7%)13 (1.8%)
$150,000 or more39 (8.5%)19 (2.7%)
Total459 (100.0%)706 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cave City

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cave City
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300102 (22.2%)50 (7.1%)
$300 to $49981 (17.6%)173 (24.5%)
$500 to $79984 (18.3%)320 (45.3%)
$800 to $99984 (18.3%)51 (7.2%)
$1,000 to $1,49975 (16.3%)52 (7.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99924 (5.2%)8 (1.1%)
$2,000 to $2,4999 (2.0%)11 (1.6%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total459 (100.0%)706 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Cave City

Housing Structures in Cave City

Housing Structures in Cave City
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached59250.8%
Single Unit, Attached30.3%
2 Unit Apartments242.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments30626.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1018.7%
10 or more Apartments464.0%
Mobile Home / Other938.0%
Total1,165100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cave City

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cave City
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached404 (68.2%)188 (31.8%)
Single Unit, Attached3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)306 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)101 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other52 (55.9%)41 (44.1%)
Total459 (39.4%)706 (60.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cave City

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cave City
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms25 (5.4%)305 (43.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms102 (22.2%)301 (42.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms249 (54.2%)62 (8.8%)
8 or more Rooms83 (18.1%)38 (5.4%)
Total459 (100.0%)706 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cave City

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cave City
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas346 (75.4%)193 (27.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas12 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity101 (22.0%)494 (70.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)19 (2.7%)
Total459 (100.0%)706 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Cave City

Household Vehicle Usage in Cave City
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle52 (11.3%)128 (18.1%)
1 Vehicle98 (21.3%)365 (51.7%)
2 Vehicles144 (31.4%)144 (20.4%)
3 or more Vehicles165 (35.9%)69 (9.8%)
Total459 (100.0%)706 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Cave City

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Cave City

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units195264
Median Property Value$83,500$127,400
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$295$0
Real Estate Taxes$645$9

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cave City

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cave City
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00036 (18.5%)16 (6.1%)
$50,000 to $99,999120 (61.5%)87 (33.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99933 (16.9%)154 (58.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9996 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)7 (2.6%)
Total195 (100.0%)264 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cave City

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cave City
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00041 (21.0%)11 (4.2%)
$10,000 to $24,99964 (32.8%)9 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99914 (7.2%)7 (2.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99924 (12.3%)25 (9.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99917 (8.7%)38 (14.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9995 (2.6%)44 (16.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99918 (9.2%)83 (31.4%)
$150,000 or more12 (6.1%)31 (11.7%)
Total195 (100.0%)264 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cave City

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cave City
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x65 (33.3%)75,804 (28,713.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x8 (4.1%)154 (58.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x28 (14.4%)71 (26.9%)
4.0x or more91 (46.7%)9 (3.4%)
Total195 (100.0%)264 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cave City

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cave City
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800119 (61.0%)9 (3.4%)
$800 to $1,49953 (27.2%)91 (34.5%)
$800 to $1,4997 (3.6%)112 (42.4%)
Total195 (100.0%)264 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Cave City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cave City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cave City
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years185 (84.9%)33 (15.1%)
6 to 18 Years338 (92.9%)26 (7.1%)
19 to 25 Years285 (84.3%)53 (15.7%)
26 to 34 Years238 (81.5%)54 (18.5%)
35 to 44 Years304 (92.7%)24 (7.3%)
45 to 54 Years391 (98.0%)8 (2.0%)
55 to 64 Years248 (84.1%)47 (15.9%)
65 to 74 Years242 (97.6%)6 (2.4%)
75 Years and older225 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,456 (90.7%)251 (9.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cave City

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cave City
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born185 (84.9%)33 (15.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen338 (92.9%)26 (7.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen285 (84.3%)53 (15.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cave City

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cave City
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000682 (91.0%)67 (8.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999644 (86.0%)105 (14.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999423 (97.5%)11 (2.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999369 (91.3%)35 (8.7%)
$100,000 and over338 (94.9%)18 (5.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cave City

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cave City
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6174 (79.8%)11 (5.1%)
6 to 18 Years250 (68.7%)116 (31.9%)
19 to 25 Years158 (46.8%)132 (39.1%)
25 to 34 Years146 (50.0%)119 (40.7%)
35 to 44 Years195 (59.5%)139 (42.4%)
45 to 54 Years245 (61.4%)164 (41.1%)
55 to 64 Years105 (35.6%)149 (50.5%)
65 to 74 Years237 (95.6%)102 (41.1%)
75 Years and over225 (100.0%)77 (34.2%)
Total1,735 (64.1%)1,009 (37.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cave City

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cave City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years14 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years105 (30.7%)79 (24.2%)
35 to 64 Years192 (38.2%)157 (30.2%)
65 to 74 Years56 (39.7%)73 (68.2%)
75 Years and over24 (61.5%)151 (81.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Cave City

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Cave City: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years19 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years82 (16.3%)38 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years5 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over24 (61.5%)8 (4.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Cave City: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years34 (9.9%)17 (5.2%)
35 to 64 Years16 (3.2%)31 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)42 (39.3%)
75 Years and over5 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Cave City: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years14 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years92 (26.9%)69 (21.1%)
35 to 64 Years19 (3.8%)59 (11.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)7 (6.5%)
75 Years and over24 (61.5%)36 (19.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Cave City: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years13 (3.8%)7 (2.1%)
35 to 64 Years87 (17.3%)112 (21.6%)
65 to 74 Years46 (32.6%)73 (68.2%)
75 Years and over5 (12.8%)139 (74.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Cave City: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years9 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)7 (2.1%)
35 to 64 Years16 (3.2%)45 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years24 (17.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (12.8%)49 (26.3%)

Technology Access in Cave City

Computing Device Access in Cave City

Computing Device Access in Cave City
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop67557.9%
Smartphone88275.7%
Tablet47340.6%
No Computing Device19917.1%
Total1,165100.0%

Internet Access in Cave City

Internet Access in Cave City
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home66056.7%
Cellular Data Only988.4%
Satellite Internet857.3%
No Internet34930.0%
Total1,165100.0%

Cave City Summary

Cave City is a small city located in Barren County, Kentucky, United States. It is situated in the south-central part of the state, about 25 miles south of Bowling Green and about 90 miles north of Nashville, Tennessee. The city is known for its proximity to Mammoth Cave National Park, the longest known cave system in the world. As of the 2010 census, the population of Cave City was 2,240.

History

The area that is now Cave City was first settled in the early 1800s by a group of settlers from Virginia. The town was originally known as “Cave Spring” and was named for the numerous springs in the area. In 1839, the town was officially incorporated as Cave City.
The town was a popular stop for travelers on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, which ran through the area in the late 1800s. The railroad brought many new visitors to the area, and the town soon became a popular tourist destination.
In 1941, Mammoth Cave National Park was established, and the town of Cave City was chosen as the park’s headquarters. The park brought a new wave of visitors to the area, and the town’s population began to grow.

Geography

Cave City is located in south-central Kentucky, about 25 miles south of Bowling Green and about 90 miles north of Nashville, Tennessee. The city is situated in the Barren River Valley, and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The city is located at the intersection of Interstate 65 and U.S. Route 31W.
The climate in Cave City is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 61°F, and the average annual precipitation is around 45 inches.

Economy

The economy of Cave City is largely based on tourism. The city is home to Mammoth Cave National Park, the longest known cave system in the world, and is a popular destination for visitors from all over the world. The park brings in millions of visitors each year, and provides jobs for many of the city’s residents.
In addition to tourism, Cave City is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory and a plastics factory. The city is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Cave City was 2,240. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 1.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
The median household income in Cave City was $31,250, and the median family income was $37,500. The per capita income for the city was $17,845. About 17.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Cave City?
Per Capita income in Cave City is $21,727.
What is the Median Family Income in Cave City?
Median Family Income in Cave City is $53,150.
What is the Median Household income in Cave City?
Median Household Income in Cave City is $37,431.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Cave City?
Income or Wage Gap in Cave City is 16.0%.
Women in Cave City earn 84.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Cave City?
Inequality or Gini Index in Cave City is 0.47.
What is the Total Population of Cave City?
Total Population of Cave City is 2,707.
What is the Total Male Population of Cave City?
Total Male Population of Cave City is 1,347.
What is the Total Female Population of Cave City?
Total Female Population of Cave City is 1,360.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Cave City?
There are 99.04 Males per 100 Females in Cave City.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Cave City?
There are 100.97 Females per 100 Males in Cave City.
What is the Median Population Age in Cave City?
Median Population Age in Cave City is 40.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Cave City
Average Family Size in Cave City is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Cave City
Average Household Size in Cave City is 2.3 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Cave City?
There are 1,211 People in the Labor Forcein in Cave City.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Cave City?
54.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Cave City.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Cave City?
Unemployment Rate in Cave City is 9.2%.