Horse Cave, Kentucky
Horse Cave: City in Kentucky
About
Horse Cave is a city located in the county of Hart in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,311 and a population density of 334 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,415 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Horse Cave
| Population : | 2,415 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Hart County |
| Postal code : | 42749 |
| Area : | 6.93 km2 |
| Altitude : | 633 feet / 193 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:07:06 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 349 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.31% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Horse Cave is located at 37°10'46"N 85°54'25"W (37.1795000, -85.9069200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Horse Cave
Demographics
The population of Horse Cave increased by 4.31% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,311 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,359 | 2.03% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,371 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,375 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,378 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,364 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,375 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,396 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,413 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,425 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,415 | -0.41% | estimation process |
People born in Horse Cave (2)
People born in Horse Cave, including basketball player Clarence Glover, singer Lois Deppe, .
List
Schools in Horse Cave
College & universities near Horse Cave, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156754 | PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow | Glasgow (KY) | 42141 |
| 461722 | Lindsey Institute of Cosmetology | Bowling Green (KY) | 42103-8036 |
| 480550 | Ross Medical Education Center-Bowling Green | Bowling Green (KY) | 42104 |
| 156365 | Campbellsville University | Campbellsville (KY) | 42718-2799 |
| 157951 | Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green (KY) | 42101-1000 |
Post offices near Horse Cave
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Cav Post Office | Horse Cave (KY) | 42749 |
Other cities in Hart County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hart County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Munfordville | 1,660 | City in Hart County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Bonnieville | 260 | Human settlement in Hart County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Horse Cave distances to largest Kentucky cities
