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Caney

Oklahoma · 185 residents · 0.756 sq mi
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Caney has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,786. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $85,700. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 134%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
185
−7%since 2000
from 199 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
245 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 263 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+10%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1211742282813341990201020202024Caney
2024139
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,786
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,694
+159%since 2000
from $6,825 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 36.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,700
+134%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
31.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+55%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(161)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(9)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(112)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other24.3%(45)
Diversity Score52.9%(98)
Diversity Score
53
+1073%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+85%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.8%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
Female
61.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.8%
−59.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caney, Oklahoma?

Caney, Oklahoma has about 185 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 $31,786 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 $85,700, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Caney, Oklahoma?

About 15.2% 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 26.7% of people in Caney, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Caney, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Caney, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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