Cave-in-Rock, Illinois
Cave-in-Rock: Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
About
Cave-in-Rock is a city located in the county of Hardin in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 318 and a population density of 740 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 278 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Cave-in-Rock
| Population : | 278 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Hardin County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 618 |
| Area : | 0.43 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 17:29:20 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 647 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -14.39% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cave-in-Rock is located at 37°28'9"N 88°9'55"W (37.4692200, -88.1653100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Cave-in-Rock decreased by 14.39% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 318 | - | census |
| 2011 | 316 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 315 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 306 | -2.94% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 304 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 298 | -2.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 292 | -2.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 287 | -1.74% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 285 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 280 | -1.79% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 278 | -0.72% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 20,698 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 18,417 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 12.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 18,988 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 18,351 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.0% |
| White only, percent : | 69.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 5.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.4% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 7.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 42.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 45.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,180 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 21.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.9% |
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $385,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,001 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $551 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,426 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,062 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.31 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 37.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 92.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 80.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.7% |
| 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 : | 8.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 34,231 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 15,098 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 226,849 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 496,452 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $26,605 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $82,570 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,293 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,395 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 721 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 474 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 605 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 720 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 97 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,195 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,623.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.00 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $447,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,486 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $776 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,289 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 12,895 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.24 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 183,851 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 745,737 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 816,008 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $28,212 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $77,899 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $64,303 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 6,035 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,557 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,731 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 884 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,768 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 675 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,833 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,208.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.68 |
Schools in Cave-in-Rock
College & universities near Cave-in-Rock, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148937 | Southeastern Illinois College | Harrisburg (IL) | 62946 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Cave-in-Rock, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
| MDV | Madisonville, KY | 4765 Hanson Road | BUS |
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| EVN | Evansville, IN | 119 Northwest 6th Street | BUS |
Post offices near Cave-in-Rock
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cave In Rock Post Office | Cave in Rock (IL) | 62919 |
| Elizabethtown Post Office | Elizabethtown (IL) | 62931 |
| Rosiclar Post Office | Rosiclare (IL) | 62982 |
| Marion Post Office | Marion (KY) | 42064 |
| Sturg Post Office | Sturgis (KY) | 42459 |
Other cities in Hardin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hardin County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rosiclare | 1,008 | City in Hardin County, Illinois, United States |
| Fairview | 459 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Rock Creek | 317 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Elizabethtown | 272 | Human settlement in Hardin County, Illinois, United States of America |
