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Caney

Kansas · 2,203 residents · 1.352 sq mi
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Caney has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $54,200. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,203
+5%since 2000
from 2,092 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,629 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,547 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.9
+1%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Caney
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,500
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,316 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,288
+4%since 2000
from $17,578 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$451
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.7%
−25.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
24.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+26%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(1,868)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(63)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(170)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(1,834)
Black0.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(113)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other9.7%(214)
Diversity Score34.8%(768)
Diversity Score
35
+328%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+14%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.4%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caney, Kansas?

Caney, Kansas has about 2,203 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caney, Kansas?

The typical household in Caney, Kansas earns about $33,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caney, Kansas expensive?

In Caney, Kansas, the median home is worth about $54,200, and the typical rent is about $451 a month.

How educated are people in Caney, Kansas?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Caney, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caney, Kansas?

About 12.2% of people in Caney, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Caney, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Caney, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 144 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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