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Cato

New York · 517 residents · 0.989 sq mi
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Cato has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,306. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $96,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

517
−14%since 2000
from 601 in 2000
1990 – 2025
523 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 608 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
37.4
−1%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
3594685786877971990201020202024Cato
2024515
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,306
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$25,551
+46%since 2000
from $17,511 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
10.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$96,400
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$707
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
62.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
38.0% rent
1.8
−7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(483)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(15)
Diversity Score9.1%(47)
9
+334%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
2.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.7 min
+66%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
72.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
11.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
66.1%
−16.0 ptssince 2011
from 82.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
19.5%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

50.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
50.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
4.3%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cato, New York?

Cato, New York has about 517 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cato, New York earns about $54,306 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 $96,400, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Cato, New York?

About 13.4% 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 10.8% 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 45 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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