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Carney

Oklahoma · 545 residents · 1.706 sq mi
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Carney has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,000. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 104 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $73,800. The poverty rate of 28.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
545
−16%since 2000
from 649 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
319 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 380 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+5%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4565676797919021990201020202024Carney
2024562
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,000
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,589 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,113
+42%since 2000
from $12,020 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade23.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$757
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
26.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+38%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(561)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(36)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(443)
Black1.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(23)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other8.8%(48)
Diversity Score34.4%(187)
Diversity Score
34
+518%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+16%since 2000
from 26.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.2%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.6%
−63.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carney, Oklahoma?

Carney, Oklahoma has about 545 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carney, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Carney, Oklahoma earns about $31,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carney, Oklahoma expensive?

In Carney, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $73,800, and the typical rent is about $757 a month.

How educated are people in Carney, Oklahoma?

About 3.7% of adults age 25 and over in Carney, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carney, Oklahoma?

About 28.1% of people in Carney, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carney, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Carney, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 52 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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