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Caney

Kansas · 1,788 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 $38,056. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $54,800. Households here earn about 38% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,788
−15%since 2000
from 2,092 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,322 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,547 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+10%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Caney
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,056
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,316 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,246
+27%since 2000
from $17,578 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
31.1% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78%(1,395)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(83)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other12.1%(217)
Diversity Score39.1%(699)
Diversity Score
39
+380%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+2%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.1%
−71.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caney, Kansas?

Caney, Kansas has about 1,788 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caney, Kansas?

The typical household in Caney, Kansas earns about $38,056 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 $54,800, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Caney, Kansas?

About 10.6% 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 14.9% of people in Caney, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Caney, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Caney, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 271 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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