Cave City, Arkansas facts for kids
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Cave City, Arkansas
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Location of Cave City in Independence County and Sharp County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| Counties | Independence, Sharp |
| Townships | Barren (Independence) Cave (Sharp) |
| Settled | 1890 |
| Founded by | James Andrew Laman and John William Laman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.56 sq mi (6.62 km2) |
| • Land | 2.56 sq mi (6.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,922 |
| • Density | 751.66/sq mi (290.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72521
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-12280 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404007 |
Cave City is a small city in Arkansas, a state in the United States. It is located across two counties: Independence and Sharp. In 2020, about 1,922 people lived there.
The city got its name from a large cave found beneath the Crystal River Tourist Camp. This camp is actually the oldest motor court in Arkansas! Cave City is also famous for its super sweet watermelons. They even have an annual watermelon festival every July.
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Where is Cave City Located?
Cave City is found at coordinates 35°56′53″N 91°33′3″W / 35.94806°N 91.55083°W. A special feature of the town is the Crystal River. This is an underground river that flows through the Crystal River Cave, which is how the city got its name. No one has ever found where this underground river starts or ends!
The city covers a total area of about 6.62 square kilometers (2.56 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Main Roads in Cave City
Several important roads pass through or near Cave City, making it easy to travel to and from the city. These include:
- U.S. Highway 167
- Arkansas Highway 58
- Arkansas Highway 230
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Who Lives in Cave City?
The population of Cave City has changed over the years. Here's how it has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 278 | — | |
| 1920 | 243 | −12.6% | |
| 1930 | 296 | 21.8% | |
| 1940 | 427 | 44.3% | |
| 1950 | 442 | 3.5% | |
| 1960 | 540 | 22.2% | |
| 1970 | 807 | 49.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,634 | 102.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,503 | −8.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,946 | 29.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,904 | −2.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,922 | 0.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2014 Estimate |
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People in Cave City (2020)
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 1,922 people living in Cave City. There were 853 households and 554 families. Most people in Cave City identify as White. There are also people from other backgrounds, including Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and those of mixed races. About 2.76% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Cave City
Students living in Cave City attend schools that are part of the Cave City School District. This district provides education for children and teens in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Cave City (Arkansas) para niños
