Cayuse, Oregon facts for kids
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Cayuse, Oregon
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Location of Cayuse, Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Umatilla |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.88 sq mi (7.46 km2) |
| • Land | 2.88 sq mi (7.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,388 ft (423 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 66 |
| • Density | 22.91/sq mi (8.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97801
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| Area code(s) | 458 and 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-11900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407996 |
Cayuse is a small place in Umatilla County, Oregon, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own city government. It's also an unincorporated community, meaning it's not officially part of a city or town.
Cayuse is located about 11 miles (18 km) east of Pendleton. It is found within the Umatilla Indian Reservation. The name "Cayuse" comes from the Cayuse people, a Native American tribe.
In the past, Cayuse had a railroad station and its own post office. The post office first opened in 1867. It served the community for many years before closing in 2002.
About Cayuse: Location and Size
Cayuse is part of the Pendleton–Hermiston Micropolitan Statistical Area. This area includes several communities that are connected by their economy.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Cayuse covers a total area of about 2.9 square miles (7.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
People of Cayuse: Population Facts
The number of people living in Cayuse has changed a little over the years.
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| 2020 | 66 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 59 people living in Cayuse. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 66 people. This means there are about 23 people for every square mile (9 people per square kilometer).
Most households in Cayuse are families. In 2000, about 36% of households had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2 to 3 people.
The people in Cayuse come from different backgrounds. In 2000, about half of the population was Native American. The rest were mostly White, with a small number of African American people and people of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
The age groups in Cayuse are quite varied. In 2000, about 29% of the people were under 18 years old. About 17% were 65 years or older. The median age was 38 years old. This means half the people were younger than 38, and half were older.
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