Caneyville, Kentucky
City · Population 536 · #293 in Kentucky
About Caneyville
Caneyville, KY is a tiny community located in western Kentucky counting 536 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Caneyville is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.65 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 325 residents per square mile.
📰 Caneyville News Today
- Flash flooding leaves Caneyville residents stranded, destroys community center WLKY · Jun 29
- Johnston named interim Caneyville Elementary principal - Messenger-Inquirer Messenger-Inquirer · Jul 31
- Floodwaters wash away Grayson County community center WNKY · Jun 28
- Belvin Lee Beasley Obituary (2026) - Caneyville, KY - Caneyville Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Jul 27
- High-impact head-on collision severely injures Grayson Co. man when semi-truck hits snowplow K105 · Jan 28
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What Makes Caneyville Unique
- The only place in America named Caneyville — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.
🏫 Schools in Caneyville
- Caneyville Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Population (2024)536
Rank in state#293 of 418
Land area1.65 sq mi
Density325/sq mi
Coordinates37.4230, -86.4997