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Caney City

Texas · 209 residents (2025 est.) · 1.15 sq mi
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With 192 people, Caney City is a city in Texas. At a median age of 59.3, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 83% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 1%. About 26% of adults have finished a four-year degree. 98% were living in the same home a year earlier.

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

192
−19%since 2000
from 236 in 2000
209 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
167 / sq mi
+8%since 2009
from 154 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
59.3
+30%since 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.15 sq mi
Population, 19902024
8612716820925019902000201020202024Caney City
2024192
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.6%(3)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1911.5%(22)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 343.6%(7)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.9%(21)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 545.2%(10)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6434.9%(67)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7421.9%(42)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.9%(19)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.5%(1)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$73,125
+342%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,079 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$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%
18.8%
−18.0 ptssince 2000
from 36.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

82.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
17.2% rent
38.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.94 people
+11%since 2009
from 1.75 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
28.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
5.9%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72%(170)
Black25.8%(61)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(153)
Black16.1%(31)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(3)
42
−20%since 2009
from 53 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.6%(5)
Ancestry
English25%(48)
Irish7.8%(15)
American7.3%(14)
German3.6%(7)
French3.1%(6)
British2.1%(4)
Norwegian2.1%(4)
Italian1%(2)
Swiss1%(2)
Dutch0.5%(1)
Portuguese0.5%(1)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Swedish0.5%(1)
Section 05

Education

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%
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.1 min
−41%since 2000
from 47.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
92.5%
+36.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
2.5%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
46.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 44.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
64.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 73.7% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
13.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
33.7%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

44.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
55.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
14.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
19.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2012
from 30.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
11.5%
−22.8 ptssince 2013
from 34.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
81.8%
+16.3 ptssince 2017
from 65.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
92.9%
+18.2 ptssince 2020
from 74.7% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
97.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 95.2% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
96.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married13.3%(11)
Married55.4%(46)
Widowed1.2%(1)
Divorced30.1%(25)
Women 15+
Never married21.7%(23)
Married54.7%(58)
Widowed6.6%(7)
Divorced17%(18)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

11.5%
−22.8 ptssince 2013
from 34.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
22.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
32.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
33.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
10.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
5.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
55.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
44.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 39.2% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)44.4%(12)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era40.7%(11)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War3.7%(1)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 27 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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

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