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Cathay

County:
Wells County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.184
State:
North Dakota

Cathay is a city located in Wells County, North Dakota. Cathay has a 2026 population of 18. Cathay is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by -10% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20 in 2020.

The median age in Cathay is 36.5 years: 46.5 years for males, and 32.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 30.8 males.

18
Total Population
98
Density (mi²)

Cathay Population

Cathay Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261800%
202518-1-5.26%
20241900%
202319-1-5%
20222000%
20212000%
20202000%
201939-1-2.5%
201840-1-2.44%
20174100%
201641-1-2.38%
20154200%
20144200%
201342-1-2.33%
20124300%
20114300%
20104300%

Median Age

Overall: 36.5 years
Female: 32.5 years
Male: 46.5 years

Cathay Adults

There are 10 adults, (4 of whom are seniors) in Cathay.

Sex Ratio

Female: 13 (76.5%)
Male: 4 (23.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Cathay includes 94.12% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1694.12%
Two or more races15.88%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1694.12%
Two or more races15.88%

Cathay Marital Status

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)