Caney Township, KS is a small rural community located in Montgomery County with a population of 1,106. It has a population density of 18 people per square mile, which is much lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. The township's main industries are farming and agriculture - it grows primarily corn, soybeans and wheat. There are several local businesses in town including grocery stores, restaurants, banks, churches, and auto repair shops. Year-round outdoor activities in the area include fishing on the Neosho River, hiking at the Caney Creek State Wildlife Area, hunting in the nearby forests and camping in nearby state parks. For sports fans there are several local sporting events including softball leagues for adults and children, basketball tournaments at an indoor court facility and a 9-hole golf course. Other organizations located within Caney Township include volunteer fire departments providing public safety and various service clubs such as Rotary International providing outreach to the community.
The population in Caney township is 1,106. There are 16 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Caney township is 46.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Caney township is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Caney township
- 72.3% are married
- 20.1% are divorced
- 25.3% are married with children
- 19.0% have children, but are single
Race in Caney township
- 68.5% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 16.9% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 10.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander