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Caney City

Texas · 209 residents (2025 est.) · 1.152 sq mi
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Caney City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,125. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 44 residents. With a median age of 59.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
192
−19%since 2000
from 236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
167 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 205 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.3
+30%since 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:209 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
861271682092501990201020202024Caney City
2024192
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,125
+342%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,079 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,630
+622%since 2000
from $7,980 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
+37.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
−18.0 ptssince 2000
from 36.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.540
+35%since 2010
from 0.400 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
82.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
38.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.9%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72%(170)
Black25.8%(61)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.9%(118)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(153)
Black16.1%(31)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(3)
Diversity Score42.2%(81)
Diversity Score
42
−15%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+26.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
+28.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
−41%since 2000
from 47.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.5%
+36.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 44.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.7%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.7%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2012
from 30.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.5%
−54.2 ptssince 2013
from 65.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.8%
+16.3 ptssince 2017
from 65.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caney City, Texas?

Caney City, Texas has about 192 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caney City, Texas?

The typical household in Caney City, Texas earns about $73,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Caney City, Texas?

About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in Caney City, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caney City, Texas?

About 18.8% of people in Caney City, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Caney City, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Caney City, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 92 residents, a change of about 92 percent over that period.

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