Demographics & People — Caney, Kansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,450 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,400 |
| Median Age | 35.7 |
| Total Households | 569 |
| Family Households | 287 |
| Average Household Size | 2.51 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1014 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,181 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 537 |
| English | 358 |
| Other groups | 237 |
| Irish | 212 |
| American | 194 |
| German | 106 |
| European | 87 |
| Dutch | 70 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| Swedish | 26 |
Language
| English Only | 1,299 |
| Spanish | 25 |
| Population 5+ | 1,330 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 83 |
| Population 18+ | 1,065 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Caney, Kansas.