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 $53,511 with a poverty rate of 11.67%. The median age in Caney is 41.6 years: 37.3 years for males, and 44 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Caney was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,306 | 84.64% |
| Two or more races | 150 | 9.72% |
| Native American | 37 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 36 | 2.33% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.84% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 629 | 2.41 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Non Family | 284 | 1.11 | 34.9 | 65.1 |
| Married | 209 | 3.53 | 94.7 | 5.3 |
| Female | 117 | 3.32 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
| Male | 19 | 3.89 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
65.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 49 | 4.73% |
| Associates Degree | 75 | 7.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 110 | 10.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 29 | 2.8% |
| High School Graduate | 368 | 35.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 93 | 8.99% |
| Some College | 311 | 30.05% |
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 | 874 | 765 | 115 |
| 2+ Races | 103 | 70 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 12 | 0 |
| Native American | 22 | 22 | 4 |
| Asian | 20 | 20 | 10 |
| Black | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 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 asian people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,536 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,875 | $0 | $47,875 |
| High School Graduate | $30,625 | $34,250 | $17,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,139 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,134 | $50,455 | $24,861 |
| Some College | $43,750 | $56,719 | $27,500 |
$36,134
Average Earnings
$50,455
Average Male
$24,861
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.98% of Caney residents speak only English, while 2.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,272 | 147 | 11.56% |
| Multiple | 144 | 24 | 16.67% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 7 | 19.44% |
| Native | 37 | 5 | 13.51% |
11.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.2%
Male Poverty Rate
12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Caney is Hispanic, with 19.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Caney is White, with 11.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.86% |
| Some College | 8.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 28% |
| Male Employed | 10.34% |
| Female Employed | 9.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,327 | $67,188 |
| Households | $37,404 | $53,511 |
| Married Families | $73,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,781 | $34,454 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.9%
Male Marriage Rate
29.1%
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
83
Number of Veterans
83
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Korea | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
| 75+ | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77 | 8.58% |
| Black | 5 | 38.46% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.2%
Labor Force Participation
47.4%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
60.21%
Born in Caney
99.16%
Native Born
0.84%
Foreign Born
0.78%
Non Citizen
0.06%
Naturalized
99.16% of Caney residents were born in the United States, with 60.21% having been born in Kansas. 0.78% 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% |