Cayuga, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Cayuga, North Dakota had a total population of 30, the 337th largest city in North Dakota, with a median household income of $63,750, which is 17% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 20.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Cayuga Quick Facts
How Cayuga Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31 | 30 | -3.2% |
| Median household income | $70,625 | $63,750 | -9.7% |
How Cayuga Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
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Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 32 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cayuga Rankings in North Dakota
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Other Cities in Sargent County
Cities Similar to Cayuga
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selz | 30 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 33.3% |
| Leith | 30 | $73,125 | N/A | 52.6% | 0.0% |
| Auburn | 28 | N/A | N/A | 41.7% | 67.9% |
| Canton City (Hensel) | 28 | N/A | $26,300 | 42.9% | 25.0% |
| Inkster | 27 | N/A | N/A | 29.2% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 30, Cayuga's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Cayuga is a small community located in North Dakota, within Sargent County. The total population is 30. It ranks as the 337th most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.
Age Demographics
The median age in Cayuga is 61.5 years. This is 71% higher than the state median of 35.9 years. Only 3.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Cayuga is $63,750. This is 17% lower than the state median of $76,657. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.0%. This is 85% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Cayuga, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 59% higher than the state average of 62.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Cayuga has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.3% of all residents.
Education
17.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 32.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 75.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Cayuga, North Dakota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Dakota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Cayuga, North Dakota?
Cayuga, North Dakota has a population of 30 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Cayuga, ND?
The median household income in Cayuga is $63,750, which is 21% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Cayuga, ND?
The poverty rate in Cayuga is 20.0%. This means approximately 6 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Cayuga, North Dakota?
Cayuga's population is 93.3% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Cayuga, ND?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Cayuga — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Cayuga, North Dakota?
17.2% of adults (25+) in Cayuga hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.