Cave Spring, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Cave Spring, VA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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B
Income Around average
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A+
Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Cave Spring | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,140 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1936.2 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.37% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 41.9 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 9,947 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Cave Spring declined by 2.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 23,140 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Cave Spring is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 21.7% of residents. That is 1.2 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,344 18.8% -2.6 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,960 21.4% -1.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,012 21.7% +1.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,432 19.2% +2.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Virginia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.2% of the people living in Cave Spring and men 48.8%.
- Women 51.2% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 48.8% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
Cave Spring has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Cave Spring | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $83,579 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.36% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Cave Spring is about 11% lower than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Cave Spring | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $38,103 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,296 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.7% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Cave Spring is about 2.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,296 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Cave Spring spend about 35 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 147 hours, about 6.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Cave Spring | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.6 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 35.2 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 147 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,553 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 16.1% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 10,279 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,154 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Cave Spring is 18 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Cave Spring has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Cave Spring | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.5% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | 2.52 | 2.53 |
Health
Cave Spring has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Cave Spring | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.5 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.3% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.2% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Cave Spring, VA Compared With Nearby Cities
How Cave Spring, VA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cave Spring, VA | 23,140 | $83,579 #1/3 | $38,103 #3/3 | 17.6 min #3/3 |
| Roanoke, VA | 98,343 | $55,625 | $196,627 | 17.4 min |
| Salem, VA | 25,618 | $66,398 | $334,782 | 17.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cave Spring, Virginia.
How big is Cave Spring, Virginia by population?
About 23,140 people live in Cave Spring, Virginia, in 9,947 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 41.9, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
Is Cave Spring, Virginia urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Cave Spring, Virginia has 1,936 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 22 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Cave Spring, Virginia?
The median home costs 0.5 times the median household income ($38,103 against $83,579), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,296 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Cave Spring, Virginia?
Unemployment in Cave Spring, Virginia is only 2.9%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Cave Spring, Virginia have a college degree?
46.5% of adults in Cave Spring, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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