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Catron

Missouri · 41 residents · 0.372 sq mi
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Catron has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,625. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 27 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $19,000. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41
−40%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
110 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 183 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+14%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
32476277921990201020202024Catron
202459
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,625
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$25,961
+162%since 2000
from $9,909 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.0%
−17.7 ptssince 2000
from 42.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance33.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical33.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$19,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2020
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
0.0% rent
Afford Score
0.6
+5%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
29
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(30)
Black14.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.4%(16)
Diversity Score
39
−8%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
50.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2011
from 17.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 41.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
Female
66.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 72.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Catron, Missouri?

Catron, Missouri has about 41 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Catron, Missouri?

The typical household in Catron, Missouri earns about $30,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Catron, Missouri expensive?

In Catron, Missouri, the median home is worth about $19,000.

How educated are people in Catron, Missouri?

About 22.2% 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 25.0% 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 46 residents, a change of about -53 percent over that period.

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