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. 

1,710
Population
41.4
Median Age
42
Diversity Index

Population Demographics

As of 2025 the population of Caney is 1,710. The population is expected to shrink to 1,649 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.72%.

The median age of Caney residents is 41.

The diversity index of Caney is 42.2, 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.

$66,899
Average Household Income
$53,065
Average Disposable Income
920
Housing Units
$146,140
Average Home Value

Housing and Income

The average household income in Caney is $66,899 and projected to be $71,119 in 2030. Per capita income is $29,811, projected to be $32,433 in 2030. 0.58% of households – 10 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $374,741 and the average disposable income is $53,065.

There are 920 housing units in Caney; 557 are owner-occupied, 205 are rented, and 158 are vacant. The average home value is $146,140, with 42 homes built in 2010 or later, and 325 built in 1939 or earlier.

511
Workforce
4.00%
Unemployment Rate
189
Veteran Population
186
Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Business and Workforce

There are 95 businesses in Caney, employing 1,153 workers and pulling from a labor force of 656 age 16 and above. 27 workers commute into Caney from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

511 residents both live and work in/around Caney. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 8.41% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.57% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 567 drive alone, 59 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 30 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 0 residents work from home.

480 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 85 have associates degrees, 165 have bachelor’s degrees, and 21 hold a graduate or professional degree.