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. 

1,737
Population
40.9
Median Age
41
Diversity Index

Population Demographics

As of 2024 the population of Caney is 1,737. The population is expected to shrink to 1,685 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.61%.

The median age of Caney residents is 41.

The diversity index of Caney is 41.2, meaning that there is a 41% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

$65,437
Average Household Income
$54,485
Average Disposable Income
935
Housing Units
$143,640
Average Home Value

Housing and Income

The average household income in Caney is $65,437 and projected to be $74,582 in 2029. Per capita income is $28,706, projected to be $33,684 in 2029. 0.29% of households – 5 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $415,398 and the average disposable income is $54,485.

There are 935 housing units in Caney; 566 are owner-occupied, 196 are rented, and 173 are vacant. The average home value is $143,640, with 38 homes built in 2010 or later, and 403 built in 1939 or earlier.

398
Workforce
41.00%
Unemployment Rate
41
Veteran Population
170
Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Business and Workforce

There are 98 businesses in Caney, employing 1,230 workers and pulling from a labor force of 546 age 16 and above. 31 workers commute into Caney from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

398 residents both live and work in/around Caney. The average travel time is 21.1 minutes. 17.34% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.01% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 404 drive alone, 108 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 19 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 15 residents work from home.

487 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 75 have associates degrees, 132 have bachelor’s degrees, and 38 hold a graduate or professional degree.