Cathay, North Dakota
Cathay: Human settlement in Wells County, North Dakota, United States of America
About
Cathay is a city located in the county of Wells in the U.S. state of North Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 56 and a population density of 118 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 48 inhabitants.
The city was created 132 years ago in 1892.
Quick Facts about Cathay
| Population : | 48 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Dakota (United States) |
| County : | Wells County |
| Postal code : | 58422 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 701 |
| Area : | 0.47 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,581 feet / 482 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1893 (132 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 04:11:22 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 101 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -16.67% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cathay is located at 47°33'12"N 99°24'32"W (47.5533300, -99.4090100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Cathay decreased by 16.67% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 56 | - | census |
| 2011 | 56 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 56 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 55 | -1.82% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 55 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 54 | -1.85% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 53 | -1.89% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 53 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 52 | -1.92% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 49 | -6.12% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 48 | -2.08% | estimation process |
People born in Cathay (2)
People born in Cathay, including politician Arlo Schmidt, educator Raymond B. Allen, .
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Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Cathay, ND
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVL | Devils Lake | Railroad Ave. and Third St. | RAIL |
| RUG | Rugby station | 201 West Dewey Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Cathay
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sykeston Post Office | Sykeston (ND) | 58486 |
Other cities in Wells County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wells County , ND.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey | 1,587 | Human settlement in Wells County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Fessenden | 420 | City in North Dakota |
| Bowdon | 115 | Human settlement in Wells County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Hurdsfield | 73 | Human settlement in Wells County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Heimdal | 48 | Unincorporated community in North Dakota |
| Dover | 42 | Township in Griggs County, North Dakota |
| Bremen | 40 | Unincorporated community in Wells County, North Dakota, United States |
| Sykeston | 38 | Township in Wells County, North Dakota |
| Chaseley | 33 | Township in Wells County, North Dakota |
| Manfred | 33 | Unincorporated community in North Dakota |
| Hamberg | 20 | Human settlement in Wells County, North Dakota, United States of America |
