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Caney City

Texas · 217 residents · 1.152 sq mi
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Caney City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,750. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $93,500. With a median age of 55.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 212%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
217
−8%since 2000
from 236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
188 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 205 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
55.4
+21%since 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
861271682092501990201020202024Caney City
2024192
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,750
+167%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,079 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,460
+144%since 2000
from $7,980 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
−15.0 ptssince 2000
from 36.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,500
+212%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2021
Owner-occupied
27.2%
−58.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
15.5% rent
Vacancy rate
48.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+16%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71%(154)
Black26.3%(57)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.1%(113)
Diversity Score
52
+4%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
−40%since 2000
from 47.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
15.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.7%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.8%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caney City, Texas?

Caney City, Texas has about 217 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Caney City, Texas earns about $30,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caney City, Texas expensive?

In Caney City, Texas, the median home is worth about $93,500.

How educated are people in Caney City, Texas?

About 13.8% 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 21.8% 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 117 residents, a change of about 117 percent over that period.

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