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 $48,798 with a poverty rate of 36.54%. The median age in Cave Junction is 45.2 years: 41 years for males, and 47.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cave Junction was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,662 | 87.02% |
| Two or more races | 152 | 7.96% |
| Asian | 57 | 2.98% |
| Other race | 23 | 1.2% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.52% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 859 | 2.21 | 72.8 | 27.2 |
| Non Family | 408 | 1.21 | 66.9 | 33.1 |
| Married | 325 | 2.94 | 78.8 | 21.2 |
| Female | 82 | 3.04 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Male | 44 | 4.64 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
72.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 58 | 4.31% |
| Associates Degree | 151 | 11.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 98 | 7.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 52 | 3.86% |
| High School Graduate | 431 | 32.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37 | 2.75% |
| Some College | 519 | 38.56% |
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 | 1,104 | 1,010 | 118 |
| Hispanic | 124 | 123 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 97 | 97 | 25 |
| Asian | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Other Race | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 25.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,429 | $0 | $34,076 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,750 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $23,800 | $23,350 | $27,583 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $21,196 |
| Overall | $22,414 | $22,600 | $22,358 |
| Some College | $19,375 | $0 | $20,917 |
$22,414
Average Earnings
$22,600
Average Male
$22,358
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.44% of Cave Junction residents speak only English, while 4.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,469 | 570 | 38.8% |
| Hispanic | 269 | 128 | 47.58% |
| Multiple | 152 | 53 | 34.87% |
36.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.61%
Male Poverty Rate
37.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cave Junction is Hispanic, with 47.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cave Junction is Multiple, with 34.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.21% |
| High School | 32.95% |
| Some College | 25.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 82.05% |
| Male Employed | 23.45% |
| Female Employed | 17.05% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,926 | $61,223 |
| Households | $34,594 | $48,798 |
| Married Families | $49,297 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,750 | $34,810 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.3%
Male Marriage Rate
38.5%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
242
Number of Veterans
229
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 97 |
| Second Gulf War | 85 |
| First Gulf War | 35 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 74 |
| 18 to 34 | 56 |
| 75+ | 56 |
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 229 | 17.28% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 8.65% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 9.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.1%
Labor Force Participation
36.9%
Employment Rate
10.3%
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
29.53%
Born in Cave Junction
93.87%
Native Born
6.13%
Foreign Born
2.88%
Non Citizen
3.25%
Naturalized
93.87% of Cave Junction residents were born in the United States, with 29.53% having been born in Oregon. 2.88% 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% |