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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Cathay

North Dakota · 31 residents · 0.184 sq mi
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Cathay has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $11,250. Population has fallen 45% since 2000, a loss of 25 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $14,999. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 52% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

31
−45%vs 2000
vs 56 in 2000
1990 – 2025
168 / sq mi
−45%vs 2000
vs 304 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
46.8
+7%vs 2000
vs 43.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
13253748601990201020202024Cathay
202417
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$11,250
−58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,625 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2022
$12,125
−20%vs 2000
vs $15,126 in 2000
US average: $14,340
48.4%
+37.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$14,999
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $18,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2021
$225
vs $0 in 2000
US average: $450
85.7%
−9.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.2% in 2000
14.3% rent
1.3
+153%vs 2000
vs 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(31)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
−21.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.0%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Cathay, North Dakota?

Cathay, North Dakota has about 31 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Cathay, North Dakota?

The typical household in Cathay, North Dakota earns about $11,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cathay, North Dakota expensive?

In Cathay, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $14,999, and the typical rent is about $225 a month.

How educated are people in Cathay, North Dakota?

About 0.0% 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 48.4% of people in Cathay, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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