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Caneyville

Kentucky · 608 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 $18,250. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $74,100. The poverty rate of 30.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% 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
608
−3%since 2000
from 627 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
369 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 380 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
+3%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4525195866537201990201020202024Caneyville
2024474
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,250
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,273 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,297
+12%since 2000
from $12,820 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.511
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,100
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$308
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $259 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.3%
−25.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
37.3% rent
Vacancy rate
26.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+39%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(623)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(590)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(18)
Diversity Score11%(67)
Diversity Score
11
+1275%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.9%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 49.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+8%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.4%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% 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
14.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.8%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
47.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caneyville, Kentucky?

Caneyville, Kentucky has about 608 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caneyville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Caneyville, Kentucky earns about $18,250 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 $74,100, and the typical rent is about $308 a month.

How educated are people in Caneyville, Kentucky?

About 4.8% 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 30.6% 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 57 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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