Horse Cave, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hart County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,348
Population
745/sq mi density
$51,927
Median Income
$25,472 per capita
$93,600
Home Value
$176,524 Zillow
$646
Median Rent
25.2% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
88
Violent Crime/100K
264 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$51,927 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,600 home value, $646/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
88 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,348
Census 2023
Population Density
745
per square mile
Land Area
2.7
square miles (6.9 km²)
Median Age
47.1 yrs
21% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 22.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 5.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
71.1%
Black
22.1%
Hispanic
0.9%
Asian
0.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.7% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.7%
Spanish
2.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.7%
Veterans
8.0%
33% above US avg (6%)
Disability
33.1%
155% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.6%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.4%
37% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.463
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,348 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 745 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 47.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.4% |
| Female | 51.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71.1% |
| Black or African American | 22.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
Language
| English Only | 96.7% |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.7% |
| Veterans | 8.0% |
| Disability | 33.1% |
| Health Insurance | 94.6% |
| Uninsured | 5.4% |
| Broadband Access | 83.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.463 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 8, Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent |