Cathay, North Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cathay
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The post office and gun club in Cathay
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Location of Cathay, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Wells |
| Founded | 1893 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) |
| • Land | 0.18 sq mi (0.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,581 ft (482 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 20 |
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21 |
| • Density | 108.70/sq mi (42.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
58422
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-12820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1035958 |
Cathay is a small city in Wells County, North Dakota, in the United States. It was founded in 1893. In 2020, only 20 people lived there.
History of Cathay
Cathay got its start because a railroad was built through the area. This happened in 1893, which led to the city being founded.
Geography of Cathay
Cathay is located in North Dakota. The city covers a total area of about 0.18 square miles (0.47 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People in Cathay
The number of people living in Cathay has changed a lot over the years. In 1910, there were 225 residents. The population grew to 235 in 1930. However, since then, the number of people has slowly decreased. By 2020, only 20 people lived in Cathay.
Life in Cathay (2010 Census)
In 2010, there were 43 people living in Cathay. These people lived in 19 different homes. Most of the people were White, with a small number of Native Americans.
About half of the homes were married couples living together. Some homes had children under 18. The average age of people in Cathay was about 47.5 years old. About 23% of the residents were under 18. About 21% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more males than females living in the city.
