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Caney City

Texas · 187 residents · 1.152 sq mi
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Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 49 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $114,300. With a median age of 60.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 60.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 221%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
187
−21%since 2000
from 236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
162 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 205 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.8
+33%since 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
861271682092501990201020202024Caney City
2024192
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$57,905
+626%since 2000
from $7,980 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.0%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 36.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,300
+221%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2021
Median gross rent
$647
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
15.1% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(126)
Black24.1%(45)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(4)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other12.8%(24)
Diversity Score67.2%(126)
Diversity Score
67
+35%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.5%
+29.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+23.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.3 min
−16%since 2000
from 47.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.6%
+36.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 44.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.0%
−41.7 ptssince 2013
from 65.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caney City, Texas?

Caney City, Texas has about 187 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Caney City, Texas expensive?

In Caney City, Texas, the median home is worth about $114,300, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Caney City, Texas?

About 29.5% 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 20.0% 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 87 residents, a change of about 87 percent over that period.

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

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