Caney
Census-designated place in Cherokee County, Oklahoma
Caney is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, with 382 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 794 ft (242 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tenkiller, 2.0 miles S.
- 382residents (2020 Census)
- 794 ftelevation · 242 m
- 11.3 sq miland area · 29.2 km²
- 34 / sq mipopulation density
- 74471ZIP code
About Caney
Caney is a census-designated place (CDP) in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, United States, within the Cherokee Nation. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. It includes the unincorporated community of Tailholt.
The CDP is in eastern Cherokee County, bordered to the south by Tenkiller, to the west by Etta, to the north by Welling, and to the east by Adair County. By road, it is 13 miles (21 km) southeast of Tahlequah, the county seat.
The majority of the CDP is drained by Caney Creek, which flows southwest to join the Illinois River in Tenkiller Ferry Lake. 1,220-foot-high (370 m) Sugar Mountain occupies the western part of the CDP, rising 400 feet (120 m) above the surrounding countryside.
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Living in Caney
- Median household income
- $100,476
- Median home value
- $139,100
- Median rent
- $779/mo
- Median age
- 29.6
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Caney had 382 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 382 |
|---|---|
| Density | 34 per sq mi (13 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Caney at a glance
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
|---|---|
| County | Cherokee County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 382 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.27 sq mi (29.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.8296° N, 94.8400° W |
| ZIP code | 74471 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4011562 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Caney
- Tenkiller2.0 mi S
- Etta3.6 mi W
- Welling3.9 mi NW
- Rocky Mountain4.7 mi SE
- Wauhillau4.9 mi NE
- Caney Ridge5.1 mi SW
- Barber5.4 mi S
- Keys6.0 mi W
- Dry Creek6.5 mi S
- Briggs6.7 mi N
- Titanic7.0 mi NE
- Park Hill7.4 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Caney
What county is Caney in?
Caney is in Cherokee County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Caney, OK?
382 people lived in Caney at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Caney, OK?
The ZIP code of Caney is 74471.
What is the elevation of Caney?
794 feet (242 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Caney?
Tenkiller (2.0 mi), Etta (3.6 mi), Welling (3.9 mi), Rocky Mountain (4.7 mi), Wauhillau (4.9 mi).
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