Cave City

City in Barren County, Kentucky

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Cave City is a city in Barren County, Kentucky, with 2,356 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 633 ft (193 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Horse Cave, 3.6 miles NE.

About Cave City

Cave City is a home rule-class city in Barren County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 2,356 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Glasgow Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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Living in Cave City

Median household income
$27,589
Median home value
$116,700
Median rent
$704/mo
Median age
32.8
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Cave City, KY population

Cave City had 2,356 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,356
Density477 per sq mi (184 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Cave City at a glance

StateKentucky (KY)
CountyBarren County
TypeCity
Population2,356 (2020)
Land area4.94 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²)
Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Coordinates37.1368° N, 85.9680° W
ZIP code42127
Official websitecavecity.com
Census code (GEOID)2113492

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Cave City

What county is Cave City in?

Cave City is in Barren County, Kentucky.

What is the population of Cave City, KY?

2,356 people lived in Cave City at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Cave City, KY?

The ZIP code of Cave City is 42127.

What is the elevation of Cave City?

633 feet (193 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Cave City?

Horse Cave (3.6 mi), Park City (5.3 mi), Hiseville (8.8 mi), Glasgow (9.4 mi), Munfordville (10.5 mi).

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