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The City of Cave City had a population of 2,090 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Cave City ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Arkansas. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Cave City is located at latitude 35.9417 and longitude -91.5485 in Sharp County. The formal boundaries for the City of Cave City encompass a land area of 2.6 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Sharp County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
While the primary coordinates for City of Cave City are located in Sharp County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Independence County.
The City of Cave City has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Cave City is located within , a minor civil division (MCD) of Sharp County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,090 (100%) |
| Population Density | 854 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 15 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $49,800 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,284 |
| Median Home Value | $120,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 984 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 433 (44.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 339 (34.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 212 (21.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 772 |
| Average Household Size | 2.62 |
| Family Households | 548 (71.0%) |
The table below compares Cave City to the other 625 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Arkansas by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 146 | 77th |
| Population Density | # 95 | 85th |
| Median Household Income | # 307 | 51st |
| Per Capita Income | # 420 | 33rd |
| Diversity Index | # 441 | 30th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Arkansas Census Data Comparison Tool.
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