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Cathay

North Dakota · 19 residents (2025 est.) · 0.184 sq mi
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Population has fallen 70% since 2000, a loss of 39 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%.

At a glance
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
86% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17
−70%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
92 / sq mi
−70%since 2000
from 304 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
−17%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:19 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
13253748601990201020202024Cathay
202417
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$16,800
+11%since 2000
from $15,126 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
+39%since 2010
from 0.335 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade50%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction25%
US avg: 1.2%
Information25%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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
85.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
14.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(54)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(16)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(1)
Diversity Score13.8%(2)
Diversity Score
14
+210%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% 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
28.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
40.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 45.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
23.5%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
Female
76.5%
+44.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−58.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
−11.3 ptssince 2012
from 28.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
+28.6 ptssince 2017
from 57.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2016
from 94.1% 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 Cathay, North Dakota?

Cathay, North Dakota has about 17 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Cathay, North Dakota?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cathay, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cathay, North Dakota?

About 18.8% of people in Cathay, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cathay, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Cathay, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 14 residents, a change of about -45 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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