Mammoth Cave is located in Edmonson County Kentucky. Mammoth Cave has a 2024 population of 1,424. Mammoth Cave is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.
The average household income in Mammoth Cave is $57,961 with a poverty rate of 21.37%. The median age in Mammoth Cave is 54.4 years: 42.5 years for males, and 57.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mammoth Cave was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,272 | 89.33% |
| Black or African American | 71 | 4.99% |
| Two or more races | 71 | 4.99% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 522 | 2.43 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Married | 254 | 2.85 | 95.7 | 4.3 |
| Non Family | 208 | 1.21 | 75.5 | 24.5 |
| Male | 39 | 5.56 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 21 | 3.48 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
86.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 69 | 6.52% |
| Associates Degree | 76 | 7.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 61 | 5.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 31 | 2.93% |
| High School Graduate | 490 | 46.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 120 | 11.34% |
| Some College | 211 | 19.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,038 | 852 | 92 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 10 | 0 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,092 | $28,860 | $20,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,523 | $56,964 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,715 | $0 | $23,281 |
| Some College | $42,500 | $58,906 | $34,934 |
$29,715
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$23,281
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.33% of Mammoth Cave residents speak only English, while 5.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,268 | 218 | 17.19% |
| Black | 70 | 48 | 68.57% |
| Multiple | 70 | 37 | 52.86% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 11 | 25% |
21.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.86%
Male Poverty Rate
19.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mammoth Cave is Black, with 68.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mammoth Cave is White, with 17.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 16.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.87% |
| High School | 10.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 28.21% |
| Male Unemployed | 19.3% |
| Female Employed | 8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,500 | $73,026 |
| Households | $45,357 | $57,961 |
| Married Families | $59,118 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,047 | $35,220 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.2%
Male Marriage Rate
60.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
164
Number of Veterans
151
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 60 |
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| Korea | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 80 |
| 55 to 64 | 50 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 164 | 14.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.7%
Labor Force Participation
40.5%
Employment Rate
13.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.53%
Born in Mammoth Cave
99.3%
Native Born
0.7%
Foreign Born
0.21%
Non Citizen
0.49%
Naturalized
99.3% of Mammoth Cave residents were born in the United States, with 73.53% having been born in Kentucky. 0.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,424 | 0 | 0% |