Caneyville city, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Caneyville city, Kentucky Demographics
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As of 2026, Caneyville city, Kentucky has a total population of 541, the 341st largest city in Kentucky, with a median household income of $25,938, which is 58% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 22.4%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 58% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 0.4%.

Caneyville city Quick Facts

Population 541

Median Household Income $25,938

Median Home Value $112,500

Poverty Rate 22.4%

Unemployment Rate 0.4%

Median Age 37.4 years

Homeownership Rate 62.7%

Affordability Ratio 4.3x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.7%

High School Graduation Rate 87.1%

Diversity Index 11/100

Population 541 341st of 552

Median Income $25,938 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 22.4% 80% higher national

Median Home Value $112,500 below average

How Caneyville city Compares

Median Household Income

Caneyville city

$25,938

$62,417

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Caneyville city

$112,500

$192,300

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 49.4%

$25K-$50K 22.4%

$50K-$100K 19.9%

$100K+ 8.3%

Employment

0.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8% | National: 5.2%

58.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 62.7%

Renter 37.3%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.8%

18-34

20.7%

35-54

30.3%

55-74

20.3%

75+

6.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 31 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Caneyville city Rankings in Kentucky

#341 Population of 552

#482 Median Income of 552

#241 Education of 552

#333 Home Value of 552

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Cities Similar to Caneyville city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Sandy Hook city	542	N/A	$98,500	9.5%	49.5%
Maceo CDP	533	N/A	$107,500	5.6%	10.9%
Kenvir CDP	550	N/A	N/A	4.9%	41.3%
Artemus CDP	587	$25,179	$87,300	0.0%	46.0%
Buffalo CDP	533	$30,660	$215,500	6.4%	31.5%

Population Overview

Caneyville city is a small community located in Kentucky. The total population is 541. It ranks as the 341st most populous out of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Caneyville city is 37.4 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Caneyville city is $25,938. This is 58% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 67% lower. The poverty rate stands at 22.4%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 0.4%. This is 92% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $112,500. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $192,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 62.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Caneyville city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

19.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Caneyville city, Kentucky is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Kentucky state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Caneyville city, Kentucky?

Caneyville city, Kentucky has a population of 541 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Caneyville city, KY?

The median household income in Caneyville city is $25,938, which is 67% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Caneyville city, KY?

The poverty rate in Caneyville city is 22.4%. This means approximately 121 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Caneyville city, Kentucky?

Caneyville city's population is 94.5% White, 0.0% Black, 0.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.4% Asian.

What is the median home value in Caneyville city, KY?

The median home value in Caneyville city is $112,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x.

How educated is Caneyville city, Kentucky?

19.7% of adults (25+) in Caneyville city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.