Cato town is located in Cayuga County New York. Cato town has a 2024 population of 2,388. Cato town is currently declining at a rate of -0.46% annually and its population has decreased by -2.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,440 in 2020.
The average household income in Cato town is $90,745 with a poverty rate of 12.64%. The median age in Cato town is 47.9 years: 48.1 years for males, and 46.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cato town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,371 | 90.05% |
| Two or more races | 194 | 7.37% |
| Other race | 56 | 2.13% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.42% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.04% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,100 | 2.39 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Married | 471 | 2.69 | 91.3 | 8.7 |
| Non Family | 383 | 1.58 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Female | 157 | 2.96 | 99.4 | 0.6 |
| Male | 89 | 3.31 | 76.4 | 23.6 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
85.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 102 | 5.07% |
| Associates Degree | 354 | 17.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 265 | 13.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 172 | 8.54% |
| High School Graduate | 853 | 42.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 0.55% |
| Some College | 256 | 12.72% |
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 | 1,779 | 1,669 | 367 |
| 2+ Races | 168 | 166 | 70 |
| Hispanic | 68 | 65 | 0 |
| Other Race | 56 | 55 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 98.81%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 41.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,208 | $130,685 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,455 | $125,417 | $64,500 |
| High School Graduate | $35,913 | $38,750 | $23,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,283 | $52,802 | $39,583 |
| Some College | $47,059 | $59,063 | $37,917 |
$46,283
Average Earnings
$52,802
Average Male
$39,583
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.05% of Cato town residents speak only English, while 3.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,355 | 258 | 10.96% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 53 | 76.81% |
| Other | 56 | 50 | 89.29% |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 100% |
| Multiple | 194 | 11 | 5.67% |
12.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.79%
Male Poverty Rate
12.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cato town is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cato town is Multiple, with 5.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.05% |
| High School | 19.23% |
| Some College | 8.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 10.42% |
| Male Employed | 9.13% |
| Female Employed | 7.77% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,188 | $93,432 |
| Households | $71,250 | $90,745 |
| Married Families | $87,396 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $81,723 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.9%
Male Marriage Rate
50.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
121
Number of Veterans
105
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| Vietnam | 25 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 36 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 121 | 6.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
62.1%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
87.01%
Born in Cato town
96.73%
Native Born
3.27%
Foreign Born
2.05%
Non Citizen
1.22%
Naturalized
96.73% of Cato town residents were born in the United States, with 87.01% having been born in New York. 2.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,333 | -11 | -0.47% |
| 2028 | 2,344 | -11 | -0.47% |
| 2027 | 2,355 | -11 | -0.46% |
| 2026 | 2,366 | -11 | -0.46% |
| 2025 | 2,377 | -11 | -0.46% |
| 2024 | 2,388 | -11 | -0.46% |
| 2023 | 2,399 | -11 | -0.46% |
| 2022 | 2,410 | -23 | -0.95% |
| 2021 | 2,433 | -7 | -0.29% |
| 2020 | 2,440 | 12 | 0.49% |
| 2019 | 2,428 | -21 | -0.86% |
| 2018 | 2,449 | -10 | -0.41% |
| 2017 | 2,459 | -9 | -0.36% |
| 2016 | 2,468 | -18 | -0.72% |
| 2015 | 2,486 | -15 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 2,501 | -16 | -0.64% |
| 2013 | 2,517 | -7 | -0.28% |
| 2012 | 2,524 | -6 | -0.24% |
| 2011 | 2,530 | -4 | -0.16% |
| 2010 | 2,534 | 0 | 0% |