Caney, Kansas

Caney, Kansas
City
Location within Montgomery County and Kansas
KDOT map of Montgomery County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°00′50″N95°55′53″W / 37.01389°N 95.93139°W / 37.01389; -95.93139 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Montgomery
Founded	1869
Incorporated	1887
Named for	Caney River
Area [2]
• Total	1.35 sq mi (3.50 km2)
• Land	1.35 sq mi (3.50 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	778 ft (237 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	1,788
• Density	1,300/sq mi (510/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67333
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-10375
GNIS ID	485551 [1]
Website	caneyks.com

Caney is a city in Montgomery County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,788. ^[3]

History

Caney was founded in 1869. ^[4] It was named from the Caney River. ^[5] The first post office in Caney was established in May 1870. ^[6]

In 1887, the railroad was built through Caney, and in that same year, the town was incorporated. ^[7]

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. ^[8] 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. ^[9]

Caney Kansas: "A March attempt to cover the huge burning gas well six miles from here with a great iron hood upon which a week of preparation had been spent was made last night and failed. The hood with its attached pipes and weights weighing more than 35 tons was thrust aside, bent and broken by the mighty rush of gas and flames. The cap was placed partly over the stream of fire only after strenuous efforts and at great hardship to the men, the intensity from the heat slowing the effort; the gas spouted from the well with renewed force expelling rocks and shooting a flame over 150 feet into the air. Several thousand spectators drawn by the unusual spectacle came to Caney from all directions, the railways running in excursion trains. The well has now been burning for 15 days and millions of feet of gas have been burned."

— Van Wert Daily Bulletin, Van Wert, Ohio, March 12, 1906 ^[10]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.35 square miles (3.50 km²), all of it land. ^[11]

Climate

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. ^[12]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1890	542		—
1900	887		63.7%
1910	3,597		305.5%
1920	3,427		−4.7%
1930	2,794		−18.5%
1940	2,629		−5.9%
1950	2,876		9.4%
1960	2,682		−6.7%
1970	2,192		−18.3%
1980	2,284		4.2%
1990	2,062		−9.7%
2000	2,092		1.5%
2010	2,203		5.3%
2020	1,788		−18.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 1,788 people, 761 households, and 452 families in Caney. ^{[13] [14]} The population density was 1,322.5 per square mile (510.6/km²). There were 928 housing units at an average density of 686.4 per square mile (265.0/km²). ^{[14] [15]} 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. ^[16] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.64% (83) of the population. ^[17]

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. ^[14] The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.8. ^[18] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 7.7% of the population. ^[19]

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. ^[14] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 111.7 males. ^[14]

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). ^[20] 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). ^[21] 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. ^{[22] [23]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[24] of 2010, there were 2,203 people, 866 households, and 574 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,631.9 inhabitants per square mile (630.1/km²). There were 1,020 housing units at an average density of 755.6 per square mile (291.7/km²). 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.

2000 census

As of the census ^[25] of 2000, there were 2,092 people, 850 households, and 574 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,738.0 inhabitants per square mile (671.0/km²). There were 992 housing units at an average density of 824.2 per square mile (318.2/km²). 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.

Area events

Mayfest is a yearly gathering to celebrate School Alumni and the town's festivities along with the Fourth & Live Concert Series ^[26]

Education

The community is served by Caney Valley USD 436 public school district.

Notable people

• Clancy Hayes, jazz musician
• Kenneth McFarland, educator and superintendent of schools for Topeka at the time of Brown v. Board of Education
• Glenn Shafer, statistician, co-developer of the Dempster-Shafer Theory
• Rosalie Wahl, former associate justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Caney, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Caney, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 31, 2022. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
4. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp.  242.
5. "Profile for Caney, Kansas". ePodunk . Retrieved June 16, 2014.
6. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
7. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp.  279.
8. Staff. "Identified Sites List Information: Former Kanotex Refinery (Caney)". Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Bureau of Environmental Remediation. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
9. "CVR Energy Inc. (stock symbol: CVI on New York Consolidated)". Reuters. Archived from the original on April 6, 2017. Retrieved July 2, 2017.
10. "Kansas Gasser Still Burns". Van Wert Daily Bulletin. March 12, 1906. p. 1.
11. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
12. Climate Summary for Caney, Kansas
13. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
15. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
19. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
20. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
21. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
22. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
23. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
24. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
25. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
26. "Caney prepares for colorful weekend". Montgomery County Chronicle. May 21, 2009. Archived from the original on August 24, 2011. Retrieved April 30, 2012.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Montgomery County, Kansas

External links

• City of Caney
• Caney - Directory of Public Officials
• Caney Valley Historical Society
• Caney city map, KDOT