Cayuga, Oklahoma

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Cayuga Springs, Oklahoma
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Cayuga
Location in Oklahoma
Coordinates: 36°37′31″N94°39′15″W / 36.62528°N 94.65417°W / 36.62528; -94.65417 [1]
Country United States
State Oklahoma
County Delaware
Area
[2]
  Total
7.10 sq mi (18.40 km2)
  Land7.05 sq mi (18.26 km2)
  Water0.050 sq mi (0.13 km2)
Elevation
[1]
886 ft (270 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
160
  Density22.7/sq mi (8.76/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code 40-12915 [3]
GNIS feature ID2407995 [1]
Website www.ghosttowns.com/states/ok/cayuga.html

Cayuga Springs is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Delaware County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cayuga Springs had a population of 160. [4]

Contents

It was established on the Elk River in the old Seneca Reserve in Indian Territory. The Cayuga Springs Post Office existed from June 11, 1884, until April 30, 1905.

Geography

Cayuga Springs is located in northeastern Delaware County. Its eastern edge follows the Missouri state line. It is 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Grove, the largest city in Delaware County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.1 square miles (18.3 km2), all land. [5]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2020 160
U.S. Decennial Census [6]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Cayuga Springs had a population of 160. The median age was 52.2 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18 and 21.9% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 53.8 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 51.2 males age 18 and over. [7] [8]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas. [9]

There were 57 households in Cayuga Springs, of which 22.8% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 59.6% were married-couple households, 7.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 22.8% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. [7]

There were 68 housing units, of which 16.2% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 0.0%. [7]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census [8]
RaceNumberPercent
White 8452.5%
Black or African American 00.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3320.6%
Asian 00.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 00.0%
Some other race53.1%
Two or more races 3823.8%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)127.5%

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, [3] there were 105 people, 40 households, and 30 families residing in Cayuga Springs. The population density was 14.6 people per square mile (5.6/km2). There were 57 housing units at an average density of 7.9/sq mi (3.1/km2). The racial makeup of the community was 70.48% White, 6.67% Native American, and 22.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.90% of the population.

There were 40 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.5% were married couples living together, and 25.0% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.13.

The age of the population was spread out, with 30.5% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 123.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $20,893, and the median income for a family was $32,083. Males had a median income of $28,438 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the community was $15,743. There were 7.4% of families and 13.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including 37.5% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education

It is in the Grove Public Schools school district. [10]

References

  1. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cayuga, Oklahoma
  2. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  3. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
  5. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Cayuga CDP, Oklahoma". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 8, 2015.
  6. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  7. 1 2 3 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  8. 1 2 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  9. "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  10. Geography Division. 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Delaware County, OK (PDF) (Map). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved April 4, 2025. - Text list

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