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Cathay, ND
City in Wells County, North Dakota.
Population
17
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
93
ZIP codes
0
Cathay and its ZIP codes
Cathay at a glance
- Cathay is about 8.1 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wells County. PPP loans are for Cathay.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,547
1,446 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$82,133
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$38.8M
FY 2026, $9,749 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cathay, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
418
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
80° / 1°F
17.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Cathay
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SykestonCity | 6.2 mi | 0.4 |
| FessendenCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| CarringtonCity | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| BowdonCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| HambergCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| New RockfordCity | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| HeimdalCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| SheyenneCity | 23 mi | 0.1 |
| HurdsfieldCity | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| OberonCity | 27 mi | 0.4 |
| Grace CityCity | 28 mi | 0.2 |
| MaddockCity | 29 mi | 0.9 |
| HarveyCity | 29 mi | 1.8 |
| WoodworthCity | 29 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cathay, ND in?
- Cathay is in Wells County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Cathay, ND?
- About 17 people live in Cathay, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cathay?
- Nearby places include Sykeston (6.2 mi), Fessenden (12 mi), Carrington (15 mi), Bowdon (15 mi), Hamberg (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023