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Caney, KS
City in Montgomery County, Kansas.
Population
1,431
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,056
ZIP codes
0
Caney and its ZIP codes
Caney at a glance
- Caney is about 29 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $39,000, 47% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $81,500 (62% below Kansas) and median rent is $780 a month.
Local data for Caney, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Caney, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,000
Poverty rate
17.4%
Median home value
$81,500
Median rent
$780/mo
Homeownership
63.7%
Bachelor's or higher
10.4%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
30.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (212), German Americans (102), Dutch Americans (60).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Caney.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,430
14,217 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,328
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$228M
FY 2026, $7,229 per person
How people get to work
Caney, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.0%
- Carpooled11.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 30.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Caney, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
794
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
85
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 22°F
40.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Caney, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Caney
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HavanaCity | 5.5 mi | 0.2 |
| NiotazeCity | 5.9 mi | 0.4 |
| TyroCity | 6.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Copan, OKTown | 7.9 mi | 1.1 |
| WaysideCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Wann, OKTown | 9.8 mi | 0.2 |
| PeruCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| IndependenceCity | 13 mi | 7.5 |
| Whippoorwill, OKCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| DearingCity | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| ChautauquaCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Bowring, OKCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Dewey, OKCity | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| SedanCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| South Coffeyville, OKTown | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| CoffeyvilleCity | 18 mi | 9.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Caney, KS in?
- Caney is in Montgomery County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Caney, KS?
- About 1,431 people live in Caney, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Caney?
- Nearby places include Havana (5.5 mi), Niotaze (5.9 mi), Tyro (6.4 mi), Copan, OK (7.9 mi), Wayside (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023