| Caney, Kansas | |
| Settlement Type: | City |
| Image Map1: | Map of Montgomery Co, Ks, USA.png |
| Map Caption1: | KDOT map of Montgomery County (legend) |
| Coordinates: | 37.0139°N -95.9314°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Kansas |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Montgomery |
| Subdivision Type3: | Township |
| Established Title: | Founded |
| Established Date: | 1869 |
| Established Title1: | Platted |
| Established Title2: | Incorporated |
| Established Date2: | 1887 |
| Named For: | Caney River |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Area Footnotes: | [1] |
| Area Total Sq Mi: | 1.35 |
| Area Land Sq Mi: | 1.35 |
| Area Water Sq Mi: | 0.00 |
| Area Total Km2: | 3.50 |
| Area Land Km2: | 3.50 |
| Area Water Km2: | 0.00 |
| Unit Pref: | Imperial |
| Elevation Ft: | 778 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Total: | 1788 |
| Population Density Sq Mi: | auto |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Timezone: | CST |
| Utc Offset: | -6 |
| Timezone Dst: | CDT |
| Utc Offset Dst: | -5 |
| Postal Code Type: | ZIP code |
| Postal Code: | 67333 |
| Area Code Type: | Area code |
| Area Code: | 620 |
| Blank Name: | FIPS code |
| Blank1 Name: | GNIS ID |
| Blank1 Info: | 485551 |
Caney is a city in Montgomery County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,788.[2]
Caney was founded in 1869.[3] It was named from the Caney River.[4] The first post office in Caney was established in May 1870.[5]
In 1887, the railroad was built through Caney, and in that same year, the town was incorporated.[6]
Caney has long been associated with the petroleum industry in Kansas. In 1906, a major gas well fire took place in this area. In 1909, Caney became the site of the original Kanotex Refining Company.[7] Currently, CVR Energy's pipeline system can transport up to 145,000 barrels/day of crude oil from Caney to that company's refinery in Coffeyville, Kansas.[8]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.35sqmi, all of it land.[9]
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Caney has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[10]
The 2020 United States census counted 1,788 people, 761 households, and 452 families in Caney.[11] The population density was 1,322.5 per square mile (510.6/km). There were 928 housing units at an average density of 686.4 per square mile (265.0/km).[12] [13] The racial makeup was 79.53% (1,422) white or European American (78.02% non-Hispanic white), 0.28% (5) black or African-American, 4.98% (89) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.5% (9) Asian, 0.22% (4) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.73% (31) from other races, and 12.75% (228) from two or more races.[14] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.64% (83) of the population.[15]
Of the 761 households, 28.5% had children under the age of 18; 39.9% were married couples living together; 32.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 35.1% of households consisted of individuals and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.8.[16] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 7.7% of the population.[17]
26.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 111.7 males.
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $38,056 (with a margin of error of +/- $8,864) and the median family income was $55,391 (+/- $7,385).[18] Males had a median income of $38,281 (+/- $7,347) versus $22,321 (+/- $7,991) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,484 (+/- $5,669).[19] Approximately, 13.3% of families and 14.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.5% of those under the age of 18 and 6.6% of those ages 65 or over.[20] [21]
As of the census[22] of 2010, there were 2,203 people, 866 households, and 574 families residing in the city. The population density was 1631.9PD/sqmi. There were 1,020 housing units at an average density of 755.6/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 86.2% White, 0.7% African American, 5.8% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 6.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.1% of the population.
There were 866 households, of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.7% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.05.
The median age in the city was 35.9 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.5% were from 25 to 44; 24.3% were from 45 to 64; and 15.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
As of the census[23] of 2000, there were 2,092 people, 850 households, and 574 families residing in the city. The population density was 1738sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 992 housing units at an average density of 824.2sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 90.44% White, 0.19% African American, 5.59% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 1.39% from other races, and 2.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.01% of the population.
There were 850 households, out of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,316, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $29,833 versus $22,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,578. About 6.1% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over.
Mayfest is a yearly gathering to celebrate School Alumni and the town's festivities along with the Fourth & Live Concert Series[24]
The community is served by Caney Valley USD 436 public school district.