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Carney, OK

Town in Lincoln County, Oklahoma.

Population

562

Land area

1.7sq mi

People per sq mi

329

ZIP codes

0

Carney and its ZIP codes

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Carney at a glance

  • Carney is about 5.6 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
  • The median household income is $47,813, 26% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,300 (52% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $790 a month.

Local data for Carney, OK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Carney, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$47,813

Poverty rate

15.5%

Median home value

$96,300

Median rent

$790/mo

Homeownership

72.5%

Bachelor's or higher

16.4%

Median age

34.7

Average commute

29.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (59), German Americans (57), Mexican Americans (23).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Carney.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$53,613

7,480 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$48,546

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$254M

FY 2026, $7,581 per person

Lincoln County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Carney, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone77.0%
  • Carpooled4.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked4.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home13.9%

Average one-way commute: 29.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Carney, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

741

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

11

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

95° / 25°F

36.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Carney, OK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

43.0%

U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts

Diabetes

12.5%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

18.6%

U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.7%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities near Carney

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
TryonTown5.9 mi2.1
FallisTown6.9 mi0.3
WarwickTown7.8 mi2.7
WellstonTown8.1 mi1.7
AgraTown10 mi0.4
ChandlerCity12 mi9.6
PerkinsCity12 mi2.9
LutherTown13 mi15.8
MeridianTown13 mi0.2
KendrickTown13 mi0.1
DavenportTown15 mi1
RipleyTown16 mi0.5
CoyleTown16 mi0.8
SparksTown17 mi0.4
MehanCensus-designated place17 mi0.1
LangstonTown18 mi12

Frequently asked questions

What county is Carney, OK in?
Carney is in Lincoln County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Carney, OK?
About 562 people live in Carney, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Carney?
Nearby places include Tryon (5.9 mi), Fallis (6.9 mi), Warwick (7.8 mi), Wellston (8.1 mi), Agra (10 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023