Cave Spring is a city located in Floyd County Georgia. Cave Spring has a 2024 population of 1,209. Cave Spring is currently growing at a rate of 0.42% annually and its population has increased by 1.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,187 in 2020.
The average household income in Cave Spring is $63,224 with a poverty rate of 14.75%. The median age in Cave Spring is 42.1 years: 40.8 years for males, and 45.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cave Spring was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 949 | 82.67% |
| Black or African American | 124 | 10.8% |
| Two or more races | 75 | 6.53% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 417 | 2.64 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Married | 174 | 3.04 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
| Female | 122 | 3.66 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
| Non Family | 121 | 1.02 | 29.8 | 70.2 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
59.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 80 | 10.58% |
| Associates Degree | 41 | 5.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 111 | 14.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 51 | 6.75% |
| High School Graduate | 199 | 26.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 2.12% |
| Some College | 258 | 34.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 641 | 570 | 156 |
| Black | 103 | 78 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,464 | $57,941 | $44,107 |
| Graduate Degree | $41,979 | $0 | $41,771 |
| High School Graduate | $22,083 | $22,500 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,833 | $50,833 | $40,000 |
| Some College | $43,750 | $77,708 | $36,667 |
$40,833
Average Earnings
$50,833
Average Male
$40,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.28% of Cave Spring residents speak only English, while 0.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 906 | 160 | 17.66% |
| Black | 124 | 3 | 2.42% |
14.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.31%
Male Poverty Rate
11.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cave Spring is White, with 17.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cave Spring is Black, with 2.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.75% |
| Some College | 19.4% |
| High School | 16.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 80% |
| Female Employed | 4.7% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,000 | $76,250 |
| Households | $47,560 | $63,224 |
| Married Families | $69,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,083 | $24,243 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.4%
Male Marriage Rate
36.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
104
Number of Veterans
92
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 45 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Korea | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 39 |
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
| 75+ | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80 | 10.8% |
| Black | 21 | 16.94% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 23.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.6%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.69%
Born in Cave Spring
99.04%
Native Born
0.96%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.96%
Naturalized
99.04% of Cave Spring residents were born in the United States, with 69.69% having been born in Georgia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,238 | 6 | 0.49% |
| 2028 | 1,232 | 6 | 0.49% |
| 2027 | 1,226 | 5 | 0.41% |
| 2026 | 1,221 | 6 | 0.49% |
| 2025 | 1,215 | 6 | 0.5% |
| 2024 | 1,209 | 5 | 0.42% |
| 2023 | 1,204 | 8 | 0.67% |
| 2022 | 1,196 | 10 | 0.84% |
| 2021 | 1,186 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2020 | 1,187 | 115 | 10.73% |
| 2019 | 1,072 | 8 | 0.75% |
| 2018 | 1,064 | -8 | -0.75% |
| 2017 | 1,072 | -17 | -1.56% |
| 2016 | 1,089 | -18 | -1.63% |
| 2015 | 1,107 | -5 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 1,112 | 9 | 0.82% |
| 2013 | 1,103 | -27 | -2.39% |
| 2012 | 1,130 | -28 | -2.42% |
| 2011 | 1,158 | -6 | -0.52% |
| 2010 | 1,164 | 0 | 0% |