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CITY · 2020 ACS

Caney

Oklahoma · 382 residents · 11.269 sq mi
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Caney is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,750. Population has grown 38% since 2021. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $148,400. Households here earn about 37% more than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
382
+38%vs 2021
vs 277 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Median age
39.0
−12%vs 2021
vs 44.4 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
25831537242948620202024Caney
2024467
20202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.7%(18)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.4%(32)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.1%(31)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.8%(22)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.5%(25)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.6%(48)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 448.4%(32)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 549.7%(37)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.8%(49)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7414.7%(56)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.9%(30)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.5%(2)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,750
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $58,333 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,541
−12%vs 2021
vs $30,103 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.1%
+1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.1% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−23.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 33.9% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information34.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,400
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $114,800 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.1%
+18.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 74.0% in 2021
7.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+2%vs 2021
vs 2.0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic42.2%(117)
Black2.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other53.8%(149)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45%(172)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(10)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other45.9%(175)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1%(3)
Ancestry
Welsh19.5%(59)
German13.9%(42)
Danish11.6%(35)
Irish11.2%(34)
English8.9%(27)
Dutch1.3%(4)
French1%(3)
RANKED:Largest Welsh population · Largest German population · Largest Danish population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+9.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.9% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
−2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 98.9% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
−18%vs 2021
vs 35.8 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.9%
+12.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 59.1% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.9% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+4.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.5%
−4.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 74.9% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.3%
−2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.3% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
−5.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 60.3% in 2021
Female
45.2%
+5.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 39.7% in 2021
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.8%
−11.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 35.7% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married47%(109)
Married45.7%(106)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced7.3%(17)
Women 15+
Never married20%(30)
Married57.3%(86)
Widowed14%(21)
Divorced8.7%(13)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caney, Oklahoma?

Caney, Oklahoma has about 382 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caney, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Caney, Oklahoma earns about $73,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caney, Oklahoma expensive?

In Caney, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $148,400.

How educated are people in Caney, Oklahoma?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Caney, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caney, Oklahoma?

About 10.9% of people in Caney, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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

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