Cave City
City in Barren County, Kentucky

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.
- 2,356residents (2020 Census)
- 633 ftelevation · 193 m
- 4.9 sq miland area · 12.8 km²
- 477 / sq mipopulation density
- 42127ZIP code
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 had 2,356 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,356 |
|---|---|
| Density | 477 per sq mi (184 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cave City at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Barren County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,356 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.94 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1368° N, 85.9680° W |
| ZIP code | 42127 |
| Official website | cavecity.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2113492 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cave City
- Horse Cave3.6 mi NE
- Park City5.3 mi SW
- Hiseville8.8 mi E
- Glasgow9.4 mi S
- Munfordville10.5 mi N
- Hardyville12.6 mi NE
- Smiths Grove14.5 mi SW
- Oakland16.6 mi SW
- Brownsville16.8 mi W
- Bonnieville17.0 mi N
- Edmonton21.8 mi SE
- Summer Shade22.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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