Cave Junction is a city located in Josephine County Oregon. Cave Junction has a 2024 population of 2,046. Cave Junction is currently declining at a rate of -0.29% annually and its population has decreased by -1.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,069 in 2020.
The average household income in Cave Junction is $46,274 with a poverty rate of 42.15%. The median age in Cave Junction is 41.7 years: 36.8 years for males, and 47.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cave Junction was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,566 | 92.06% |
| Two or more races | 87 | 5.11% |
| Other race | 42 | 2.47% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.35% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 750 | 2.26 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Non Family | 388 | 1.26 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Married | 249 | 3.24 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Female | 82 | 2.76 | 85.4 | 14.6 |
| Male | 31 | 5.71 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
69.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 50 | 4.16% |
| Associates Degree | 120 | 9.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 106 | 8.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 21 | 1.75% |
| High School Graduate | 427 | 35.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49 | 4.08% |
| Some College | 428 | 35.64% |
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 | 1,084 | 987 | 121 |
| Hispanic | 90 | 88 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| Other Race | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 11.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,594 | $0 | $36,359 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $23,796 | $0 | $30,147 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $24,145 |
| Overall | $23,071 | $19,740 | $23,576 |
| Some College | $17,661 | $0 | $14,931 |
$23,071
Average Earnings
$19,740
Average Male
$23,576
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.52% of Cave Junction residents speak only English, while 3.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,466 | 600 | 40.93% |
| Hispanic | 194 | 113 | 58.25% |
| Multiple | 87 | 52 | 59.77% |
42.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
41.84%
Male Poverty Rate
42.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cave Junction is Multiple, with 59.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cave Junction is White, with 40.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51.52% |
| High School | 33.72% |
| Some College | 33.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 82.35% |
| Male Employed | 26.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.32% |
| Female Employed | 21.86% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,789 | $61,957 |
| Households | $35,927 | $46,274 |
| Married Families | $60,781 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,372 | $31,511 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.8%
Male Marriage Rate
37.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
230
Number of Veterans
215
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 100 |
| Second Gulf War | 89 |
| First Gulf War | 37 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 58 |
| 75+ | 57 |
| 65 to 74 | 56 |
| 35 to 54 | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 213 | 17.26% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 23.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.3%
Labor Force Participation
38%
Employment Rate
12.2%
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
33.1%
Born in Cave Junction
95.88%
Native Born
4.12%
Foreign Born
2.47%
Non Citizen
1.65%
Naturalized
95.88% of Cave Junction residents were born in the United States, with 33.1% having been born in Oregon. 2.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,017 | -6 | -0.3% |
| 2028 | 2,023 | -6 | -0.3% |
| 2027 | 2,029 | -5 | -0.25% |
| 2026 | 2,034 | -6 | -0.29% |
| 2025 | 2,040 | -6 | -0.29% |
| 2024 | 2,046 | -6 | -0.29% |
| 2023 | 2,052 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 2,054 | -21 | -1.01% |
| 2021 | 2,075 | 6 | 0.29% |
| 2020 | 2,069 | 93 | 4.71% |
| 2019 | 1,976 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 1,972 | 17 | 0.87% |
| 2017 | 1,955 | 24 | 1.24% |
| 2016 | 1,931 | 20 | 1.05% |
| 2015 | 1,911 | 28 | 1.49% |
| 2014 | 1,883 | 8 | 0.43% |
| 2013 | 1,875 | 5 | 0.27% |
| 2012 | 1,870 | 6 | 0.32% |
| 2011 | 1,864 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2010 | 1,867 | 0 | 0% |