Cato township is located in Montcalm County Michigan. Cato township has a 2024 population of 2,990. Cato township is currently growing at a rate of 0.74% annually and its population has increased by 3.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,897 in 2020.
The average household income in Cato township is $80,224 with a poverty rate of 14.19%. The median age in Cato township is 37.3 years: 33.4 years for males, and 42.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cato township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,464 | 84.07% |
| Black or African American | 311 | 10.61% |
| Two or more races | 145 | 4.95% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,027 | 2.82 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
| Married | 558 | 3.3 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Non Family | 271 | 1.34 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
| Male | 99 | 2.94 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 99 | 4.1 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
81.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 161 | 7.97% |
| Associates Degree | 137 | 6.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 253 | 12.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 34 | 1.68% |
| High School Graduate | 975 | 48.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 78 | 3.86% |
| Some College | 381 | 18.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,671 | 1,454 | 279 |
| Black | 279 | 273 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 43 | 30 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 35 | 3 |
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 71.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,847 | $49,671 | $58,021 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,083 | $74,750 | $131,250 |
| High School Graduate | $35,526 | $35,870 | $25,833 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $49,583 | $0 | $65,729 |
| Overall | $47,639 | $48,073 | $46,630 |
| Some College | $45,515 | $53,529 | $38,060 |
$47,639
Average Earnings
$48,073
Average Male
$46,630
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.45% of Cato township residents speak only English, while 3.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,332 | 179 | 7.68% |
| Black | 307 | 147 | 47.88% |
| Hispanic | 130 | 49 | 37.69% |
| Multiple | 145 | 32 | 22.07% |
14.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.37%
Male Poverty Rate
13.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cato township is Black, with 47.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cato township is White, with 7.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.32% |
| Some College | 6.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 79.09% |
| Male Employed | 2.53% |
| Female Employed | 1.31% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,128 | $88,246 |
| Households | $66,760 | $80,224 |
| Married Families | $79,479 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,197 | $45,311 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.4%
Male Marriage Rate
52.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
263
Number of Veterans
187
Male Veterans
76
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 93 |
| First Gulf War | 82 |
| Vietnam | 64 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 100 |
| 18 to 34 | 47 |
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 75+ | 37 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 263 | 13.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53%
Labor Force Participation
48.3%
Employment Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.17%
Born in Cato township
98.84%
Native Born
1.16%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.16%
Naturalized
98.84% of Cato township residents were born in the United States, with 84.17% having been born in Michigan. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,100 | 22 | 0.71% |
| 2028 | 3,078 | 22 | 0.72% |
| 2027 | 3,056 | 22 | 0.73% |
| 2026 | 3,034 | 22 | 0.73% |
| 2025 | 3,012 | 22 | 0.74% |
| 2024 | 2,990 | 22 | 0.74% |
| 2023 | 2,968 | 22 | 0.75% |
| 2022 | 2,946 | 17 | 0.58% |
| 2021 | 2,929 | 32 | 1.1% |
| 2020 | 2,897 | 148 | 5.38% |
| 2019 | 2,749 | -8 | -0.29% |
| 2018 | 2,757 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2017 | 2,754 | 20 | 0.73% |
| 2016 | 2,734 | 10 | 0.37% |
| 2015 | 2,724 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2014 | 2,721 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2013 | 2,722 | -3 | -0.11% |
| 2012 | 2,725 | -7 | -0.26% |
| 2011 | 2,732 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2010 | 2,734 | 0 | 0% |