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Cayuga, IN
Town in Vermillion County, Indiana.
Population
1,064
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,050
ZIP codes
0
Cayuga and its ZIP codes
Cayuga at a glance
- Cayuga is about 5.5 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,872, 29% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $79,800 (63% below Indiana) and median rent is $881 a month.
Local data for Cayuga, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cayuga, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,872
Poverty rate
13.2%
Median home value
$79,800
Median rent
$881/mo
Homeownership
81.6%
Bachelor's or higher
6.5%
Median age
46.0
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (65), German Americans (59), French Americans (25).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vermillion County. PPP loans are for Cayuga.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,355
4,527 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,396
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$125M
FY 2026, $8,082 per person
How people get to work
Cayuga, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.6%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cayuga, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
317
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
47
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 17°F
39.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cayuga, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Cayuga
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EugeneCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0.5 |
| NewportTown | 5.4 mi | 0.9 |
| PerrysvilleTown | 7.3 mi | 0.3 |
| CatesCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Lake Holiday HideawayCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Georgetown, ILCity | 9.3 mi | 1.6 |
| Olivet, ILCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.5 |
| KingmanTown | 9.8 mi | 0.7 |
| DanaTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Ridge Farm, ILVillage | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| Westville, ILVillage | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| Belgium, ILVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| MontezumaTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| HillsdaleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| FosterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| CovingtonCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cayuga, IN in?
- Cayuga is in Vermillion County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Cayuga, IN?
- About 1,064 people live in Cayuga, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cayuga?
- Nearby places include Eugene (1 mi), Newport (5.4 mi), Perrysville (7.3 mi), Cates (7.4 mi), Lake Holiday Hideaway (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023