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Cayuga

North Dakota · 39 residents (2025 est.) · 1.003 sq mi
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Cayuga has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has fallen 51% since 2000, a loss of 31 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 61.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30
−51%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
−51%since 2000
from 61 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.5
+56%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:39 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
23354657691990201020202024Cayuga
202430
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,447
+157%since 2000
from $11,048 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+37.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
+74%since 2010
from 0.235 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade50%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing33.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction33.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
38.5%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(59)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(28)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.7%(2)
Diversity Score15.6%(5)
Diversity Score
16
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
33.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
66.7%
+49.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
20.0%
−56.7 ptssince 2011
from 76.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
40.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2012
from 25.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.0%
−43.2 ptssince 2013
from 63.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2017
from 83.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2016
from 88.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cayuga, North Dakota?

Cayuga, North Dakota has about 30 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cayuga, North Dakota?

The typical household in Cayuga, North Dakota earns about $63,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Cayuga, North Dakota?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cayuga, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cayuga, North Dakota?

About 20.0% of people in Cayuga, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cayuga, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Cayuga, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 35 residents, a change of about -54 percent over that period.

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