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Caneyville

Kentucky · 529 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 $29,688. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 98 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $99,300. Households here earn about 43% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
529
−16%since 2000
from 627 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
321 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 380 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+13%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4525195866537201990201020202024Caneyville
2024474
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,688
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,273 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,295
+27%since 2000
from $12,820 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.4%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,300
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $259 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
39.5% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(497)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.2%(38)
Diversity Score20.5%(108)
Diversity Score
20
+2466%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+33.0 ptssince 2000
from 49.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
−5%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−14.6 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.6%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.2%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
57.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caneyville, Kentucky?

Caneyville, Kentucky has about 529 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caneyville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Caneyville, Kentucky earns about $29,688 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 $99,300, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Caneyville, Kentucky?

About 18.6% 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 18.4% of people in Caneyville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Caneyville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Caneyville, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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