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Cato

New York · 532 residents · 0.989 sq mi
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Cato has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,288. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $97,000. Households here earn about 28% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
532
−11%since 2000
from 601 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
538 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 608 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
−4%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3594685786877971990201020202024Cato
2024515
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,288
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,271
+4%since 2000
from $17,511 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$591
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.7%
−17.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
37.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.9%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+27%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(585)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(509)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.3%(18)
Diversity Score
3
+59%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+52%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
14.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.3%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cato, New York?

Cato, New York has about 532 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cato, New York?

The typical household in Cato, New York earns about $40,288 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cato, New York expensive?

In Cato, New York, the median home is worth about $97,000, and the typical rent is about $591 a month.

How educated are people in Cato, New York?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cato, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cato, New York?

About 20.2% of people in Cato, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cato, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Cato, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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