Caney Profile

Caney

caneyCaney is set in a valley surrounded by the Chautauqua Hills on the west and Oklahoma lakes (Copan and Hulah Lake) on the south. Caney is rich in historical culture and has a strong historical society.

Caney is home to large manufacturing companies such as Spears Manufacturing and Engineered Systems and Equipment Inc. who are two of the region's best employers.

Community pride is clear in Caney, especially each year during Mayfest when people from around the world gather to celebrate spring.

Caney has a large industrial park ready for additional development, and the city is willing to partner with new businesses to relocate to their community. Probably one of the most appealing reasons for a business to locate in Caney is the immedate highway access to Highway 75, which is a direct 4-lane highway to Tulsa, OK, and Tulsa International Airport. 

1,733
Population
41.1
Median Age
42
Diversity Index

Population Demographics

As of 2026 the population of Caney is 1,733. The population is expected to shrink to 1,698 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.41%.

The median age of Caney residents is 41.

The diversity index of Caney is 41.7, meaning that there is a 42% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

$73,072
Average Household Income
$58,827
Average Disposable Income
923
Housing Units
$151,841
Average Home Value

Housing and Income

The average household income in Caney is $73,072 and projected to be $77,487 in 2031. Per capita income is $32,425, projected to be $34,910 in 2031. 0.98% of households – 17 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $390,934 and the average disposable income is $58,827.

There are 923 housing units in Caney; 554 are owner-occupied, 215 are rented, and 154 are vacant. The average home value is $151,841, with 42 homes built in 2010 or later, and 373 built in 1939 or earlier.

301
Workforce
4.00%
Unemployment Rate
38
Veteran Population
172
Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Business and Workforce

There are 92 businesses in Caney, employing 1,138 workers and pulling from a labor force of 444 age 16 and above. 32 workers commute into Caney from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

301 residents both live and work in/around Caney. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 20.6% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 9.3% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 373 drive alone, 51 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 20 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 0 residents work from home.

436 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 92 have associates degrees, 145 have bachelor’s degrees, and 27 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31