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Cathay

North Dakota · 43 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 $34,167. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 13 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $32,500. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 31.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

43
−23%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2025
234 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 304 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
47.5
+8%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
13253748601990201020202024Cathay
202417
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,167
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
$19,669
+30%since 2000
from $15,126 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
31.4%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.335
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information53.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$32,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2021
31.6%
−63.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
21.1% rent
31.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.0
+80%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(42)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

86.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
13.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
13.3%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

68.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
31.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
8.3%
−59.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cathay, North Dakota?

Cathay, North Dakota has about 43 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cathay, North Dakota earns about $34,167 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 $32,500.

How educated are people in Cathay, North Dakota?

About 25.0% 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 31.4% of people in Cathay, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cathay, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Cathay, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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