Cave Junction, Oregon
Cave Junction: City in Oregon, USA
About
Cave Junction is a city located in the county of Josephine in the U.S. state of Oregon. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,883 and a population density of 401 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,986 inhabitants.
The city was created 76 years ago in 1947.
Quick Facts about Cave Junction
| Population : | 1,986 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Oregon (United States) |
| County : | Josephine County |
| Postal code : | 97523, 97531 |
| Area : | 4.69 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,575 feet / 480 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1948 (76 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Pacific Time Zone |
| Local time : | 08:52:13 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 423 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.19% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cave Junction is located at 42°9'46"N 123°38'53"W (42.1628900, -123.6481200).
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Demographics
The population of Cave Junction increased by 5.19% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,883 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,862 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,865 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,870 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,879 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,907 | 1.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,929 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,952 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,968 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,977 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,986 | 0.45% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 13,435 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 13,424 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 13,463 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 13,465 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 23.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.2% |
| White only, percent : | 77.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 15.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 77.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,009 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.9% |
Cave Junction zip code is 97523.
County name: Josephine, County
fips: 41033
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $129,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,233 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $490 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $802 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,629 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.34 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 45,682 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 49,021 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 60,832 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 190,381 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,141 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $60,684 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $32,864 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,054 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 486 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 432 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 54 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 937 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 146 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 793 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,055.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.55 |
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Other Places in Cave Junction
1 Wild Rivers Ranger District
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Schools in Cave Junction
College & universities near Cave Junction, OR
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 209940 | Rogue Community College | Grants Pass (OR) | 97527-9291 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Cave Junction, OR
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVJ | Cave Junction, OR | 406 Redwood Coast Highway | BUS |
| GTP | Grants Pass, OR | 460 NE Agness Avenue | BUS |
| SMR | Smith River, CA | 13450 US Highway 101 North | BUS |
| BKO | Brookings | 624 Railroad Street | BUS |
| GHL | Gold Hill, OR | 868 2nd Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Cave Junction
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cave Junction Post Office | Cave Junction (OR) | 97523 |
Other cities in Josephine County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Josephine County , OR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Grants Pass | 38,416 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Redwood | 2,627 | Census-designated place in Josephine County, Oregon |
Distance to Other Cities
Cave Junction distances to largest Oregon cities
