Caney is a city located in Montgomery County Kansas. Caney has a 2024 population of 1,715. Caney is currently declining at a rate of -0.98% annually and its population has decreased by -3.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,783 in 2020.
The average household income in Caney is $57,475 with a poverty rate of 13.92%. The median age in Caney is 35.2 years: 26.7 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Caney was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,181 | 81.45% |
| Two or more races | 203 | 14% |
| Native American | 42 | 2.9% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 1.31% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.34% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 569 | 2.51 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Non Family | 282 | 1.1 | 41.1 | 58.9 |
| Married | 162 | 4.09 | 92 | 8 |
| Female | 101 | 3.35 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Male | 24 | 4.92 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
3.71
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
63.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 50 | 5.68% |
| Associates Degree | 71 | 8.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 80 | 9.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 20 | 2.27% |
| High School Graduate | 320 | 36.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 87 | 9.89% |
| Some College | 252 | 28.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 711 | 607 | 79 |
| 2+ Races | 116 | 83 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 40 | 21 | 0 |
| Native American | 26 | 26 | 6 |
| Black | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 23.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,750 | $53,417 | $29,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,778 | $48,250 | $30,208 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,250 | $54,063 | $28,125 |
| Some College | $51,250 | $63,214 | $36,500 |
$41,250
Average Earnings
$54,063
Average Male
$28,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.67% of Caney residents speak only English, while 2.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,152 | 137 | 11.89% |
| Multiple | 182 | 55 | 30.22% |
| Hispanic | 47 | 9 | 19.15% |
| Native | 42 | 4 | 9.52% |
13.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.33%
Male Poverty Rate
15.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Caney is Multiple, with 30.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Caney is Native, with 9.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.84% |
| Some College | 7.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 12.15% |
| Male Employed | 9.13% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,533 | $77,723 |
| Households | $39,417 | $57,475 |
| Married Families | $75,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,384 | $33,423 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.2%
Male Marriage Rate
26.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
58
Number of Veterans
55
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 30 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | 6.54% |
| Black | 9 | 47.37% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.7%
Labor Force Participation
45.9%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
51.72%
Born in Caney
98.83%
Native Born
1.17%
Foreign Born
0.83%
Non Citizen
0.34%
Naturalized
98.83% of Caney residents were born in the United States, with 51.72% having been born in Kansas. 0.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,630 | -17 | -1.03% |
| 2028 | 1,647 | -17 | -1.02% |
| 2027 | 1,664 | -17 | -1.01% |
| 2026 | 1,681 | -17 | -1% |
| 2025 | 1,698 | -17 | -0.99% |
| 2024 | 1,715 | -17 | -0.98% |
| 2023 | 1,732 | -17 | -0.97% |
| 2022 | 1,749 | -20 | -1.13% |
| 2021 | 1,769 | -14 | -0.79% |
| 2020 | 1,783 | -182 | -9.26% |
| 2019 | 1,965 | -17 | -0.86% |
| 2018 | 1,982 | -23 | -1.15% |
| 2017 | 2,005 | -34 | -1.67% |
| 2016 | 2,039 | -40 | -1.92% |
| 2015 | 2,079 | -42 | -1.98% |
| 2014 | 2,121 | -22 | -1.03% |
| 2013 | 2,143 | -6 | -0.28% |
| 2012 | 2,149 | -24 | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2,173 | -34 | -1.54% |
| 2010 | 2,207 | 0 | 0% |