Caney, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Caney, Oklahoma
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Location of Caney, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Atoka |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2) |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 185 |
| • Density | 244.71/sq mi (94.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74533
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-11550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413157 |
Caney is a small town located in Atoka County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, about 185 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
History of Caney
Caney got its start as a post office called Caney Switch in 1879. This first post office was only open for a short time. It was named after a nearby stream called Caney Creek. This creek had many "cane brakes," which are thick areas of tall, hollow plants similar to bamboo.
The post office reopened on June 20, 1888, about a mile south of its original spot. It was simply called Caney. Both the old and new locations were stops for the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad. This railroad was very important for travel and trade back then.
When Caney was first founded, it was part of the Choctaw Nation. This was a large area of land belonging to the Choctaw people, before Oklahoma became a state. Caney was specifically in Atoka County within the Choctaw Nation's Pushmataha District.
Geography of Caney
Caney is a small town in terms of size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers an area of about 1.96 square kilometers (or 0.76 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Even though Caney is a small town, it's close to a major road. U.S. Highway 69 is located just west of town. While the highway doesn't go directly through Caney, it's easy to reach for people traveling to or from the town.
People of Caney
Caney's population has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| 1910 | 295 | — | |
| 1920 | 432 | 46.4% | |
| 1930 | 274 | −36.6% | |
| 1940 | 361 | 31.8% | |
| 1950 | 252 | −30.2% | |
| 1960 | 128 | −49.2% | |
| 1970 | 200 | 56.3% | |
| 1980 | 203 | 1.5% | |
| 1990 | 184 | −9.4% | |
| 2000 | 199 | 8.2% | |
| 2010 | 205 | 3.0% | |
| 2020 | 185 | −9.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 199 people living in Caney. These people lived in 85 different homes. Most of the people living in Caney were White (about 81%). About 15% were Native American, and a small number were Asian or from two or more races. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The people in Caney are of different ages. In 2000, about 27% of the population was under 18 years old. About 12% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 39 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Caney (Oklahoma) para niños
