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Catron

Missouri · 37 residents (2025 est.) · 0.372 sq mi
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Population has declined 13% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 61.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 61.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
59
−13%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
159 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 183 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.3
+51%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:37 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
32476277921990201020202024Catron
202459
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$35,981
+263%since 2000
from $9,909 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
25.4%
−17.2 ptssince 2000
from 42.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
+16%since 2010
from 0.385 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing33.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction33.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance22.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical22.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
81.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(53)
Black22.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score43%(29)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(56)
Black3.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.2%(7)
Diversity Score
12
−72%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.3%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
−36%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
21.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2011
from 17.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
+16.0 ptssince 2011
from 41.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
44.4%
+44.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.0%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
40.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2012
from 31.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−67.2 ptssince 2013
from 72.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
59.4%
+33.3 ptssince 2017
from 26.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2016
from 86.4% 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 Catron, Missouri?

Catron, Missouri has about 59 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Catron, Missouri?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Catron, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Catron, Missouri?

About 25.4% of people in Catron, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Catron, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Catron, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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