Cathay, ND Profile: Facts & Data

The City of Cathay had a population of 20 as of July 1, 2024. Cathay ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in North Dakota. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Cathay is located at latitude 47.5533 and longitude -99.409 in Wells County. The formal boundaries for the City of Cathay encompass a land area of 0.18 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Wells County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).

The City of Cathay has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

Cathay, ND Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

POPULATION
Total Population	20 (100%)
Population in Households	20 (100.0%)
Population in Families	17 (85.0%)
Population in Group Quarters¹	0
Population Density	109
Diversity Index²	10


INCOME
Median Household Income	$171,824
Average Household Income	$124,301
% of Income for Mortgage⁴	0%
Per Capita Income	$55,935
Wealth Index⁵	135
Socioeconomic Status Index⁶	High (70.8)

HOUSING
Total HU (Housing Units)	22 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU	8 (36.4%)
Renter Occupied HU	1 ( 4.5%)
Vacant Housing Units	13 (59.1%)
Median Home Value	$175,000
Average Home Value	$200,000
Housing Affordability Index³	0

HOUSEHOLDS
Total Households	9
Average Household Size	2.22
Family Households	7
Average Family Size	2.00

NOTES

Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

Cathay, ND - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Cathay to the other 406 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Dakota by rank and percentile using July 1, 2024 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR	2020-2024	2024-2029
Population	0.00%	1.92%
Households	-2.45%	2.13%
Families		-3.04%
Median Household Income		-20.19%
Per Capita Income		2.32%
Owner Occupied HU		-2.64%

Variable Description	Rank	Percentile
Total Population	# 365	11th
Population Density	# 308	24th
Median Household Income	# 3	100th
Housing Affordability Index	# 57	14th
Per Capita Income	# 87	79th
Diversity Index	# 328	19th

Cathay, ND Profile: Facts & Data

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Cathay, ND Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

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Cathay, ND - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

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