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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Caneyville

Kentucky · 627 residents · 1.648 sq mi
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Caneyville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,273. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $50,400. The poverty rate of 30.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

627
+14%since 1990
from 551 in 1990
1990 – 2025
380 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 334 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.7
−9%since 1990
from 39.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4525195866537201990201020202024Caneyville
2024474
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,273
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,016 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,820
+55%since 1990
from $8,284 in 1990
US average: $21,522
30.8%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 30.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,400
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$259
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $189 in 1990
US average: $602
60.9%
−11.2 ptssince 1990
from 72.0% in 1990
39.1% rent
2.9
+24%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(545)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(623)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.8%(5)
1
−70%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
49.3%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 42.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
+18%since 1990
from 18.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Caneyville, Kentucky?

Caneyville, Kentucky has about 627 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Caneyville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Caneyville, Kentucky earns about $17,273 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caneyville, Kentucky expensive?

In Caneyville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $50,400, and the typical rent is about $259 a month.

How educated are people in Caneyville, Kentucky?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Caneyville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caneyville, Kentucky?

About 30.8% of people in Caneyville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Caneyville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Caneyville, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 76 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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