Living in Cathay, North Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cathay · Census data 2020–2024
Cathay has 17 residents with a median age of 36.5. .
Cathay is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cathay at a glance
- Population
- 17
- Median age
- 36.5State: 35.9
- Homeowners
- 85.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20%
Is Cathay a good place to live?
Cons: A poverty rate of 18.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Housing in Cathay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7
- Owner-occupied
- 85.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.3%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.43
Cathay demographics
- Population
- 17
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 41.2%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 7
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cathay ›
Education in Cathay
20% of adults 25 and older in Cathay have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 10% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cathay
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 2.8%
- Average commute
- —State: 18 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.7%
Cathay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathay | 17 | — | — | — |
| Sykeston | 114 | $37,422 | $66,700 | — |
| Fessenden | 433 | $65,962 | $70,900 | $547 |
| Carrington | 2,168 | $77,171 | $150,600 | $778 |
| New Rockford | 1,260 | $43,600 | $101,300 | $587 |
| Sheyenne | 198 | $46,615 | $68,300 | $438 |
| Harvey | 1,679 | $42,697 | $118,500 | $649 |
| Maddock | 474 | $44,219 | $41,300 | $528 |
More for people moving to Cathay
Cathay ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Cathay: FAQ
Is Cathay, ND a good place to live?
Minuses: a poverty rate of 18.8%.
What is the median age in Cathay?
The median age in Cathay is 36.5 years (North Dakota: 35.9).
What is the unemployment rate in Cathay?
The unemployment rate in Cathay is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cathay?
20% of adults in Cathay have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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