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Cathay

North Dakota · 20 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 $30,938. Population has fallen 64% since 2000, a loss of 36 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $9,999. With a median age of 61.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 53% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 61.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20
−64%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
109 / sq mi
−64%since 2000
from 304 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
61.0
+39%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13253748601990201020202024Cathay
202417
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,938
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$25,840
+71%since 2000
from $15,126 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information100%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$9,999
−65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2021
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
0.3
−39%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic100%(20)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10%(2)
Diversity Score20.7%(4)
Diversity Score
21
+363%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.2%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
22.2%
−23.7 ptssince 2011
from 45.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
Female
60.0%
+27.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cathay, North Dakota?

Cathay, North Dakota has about 20 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cathay, North Dakota earns about $30,938 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 $9,999.

How educated are people in Cathay, North Dakota?

About 11.1% 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 22.2% 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 11 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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