Cato town, New York
Cato town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Cato town is a geographic entity located in Cayuga County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,401. The land area covers 33.64 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,401 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 48.7 yrs | ±4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,085 | ±111 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,289 | ±113 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,085 | ±111 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 204 | ±79 |
| Median Home Value | $167,600 | ±$6,262 |
| Median Gross Rent | $942 | ±$425 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $79,760 | ±$11,398 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,409 | ±$4,175 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% | ±4.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 298 | ±117 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5% | ±3.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,373 | ±209 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.9% | ±2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 2,400 (2024)
ID: 131319
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN SUPERVISOR
11320 SHORTCUT RD, CATO NY 13033-4278
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GUS Population: 74,567 (2024)
ID: 208802
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
160 GENESEE ST, AUBURN NY 13021-3471
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | PORT BYRON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | AUBURN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | AUBURN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | MARCELLUS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | CAMILLUS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | AUBURN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BALDWINSVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | CATO, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | CATO, NY | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | AUBURN, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cayuga County Community College
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College | 12.2 mi away | 197 Franklin Street, Auburn, NY, 13021-3099 |
3152551743
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STEWART B. LANG MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 2577 EAST MAIN STREET, CATO, NY, 13033 |
(315) 626-2101
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Cayuga Onondaga BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 12.6 mi away | Center for Learning 12 Allen Street, Auburn, NY, 13021 |
3152534899
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JORDAN BRAMLEY LIBRARY
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Library | 5.0 mi away | 15 MECHANIC STREET, JORDAN, NY, 13080 |
(315) 689-3296
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Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North
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College | 15.6 mi away | 7805 Oswego Rd, Liverpool, NY, 13090 |
3156526500
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WEEDSPORT FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 2795 EAST BRUTUS STREET, WEEDSPORT, NY, 13166 |
(315) 834-6222
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Northeast College of Health Sciences
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College | 18.2 mi away | 2360 State Route 89, Seneca Falls, NY, 13148-0800 |
3155683000
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PORT BYRON LIBRARY
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 12 SPONABLE DRIVE, PORT BYRON, NY, 13140 |
(315) 776-5694
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Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES
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College Vocational | 18.4 mi away | Main Campus, Liverpool, NY, 13088 |
3154534455
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ELBRIDGE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 241 EAST MAIN STREET, ELBRIDGE, NY, 13060 |
(315) 689-7111
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at AUBURN, NY US, located 13.0 miles from Cato town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.3° | 15.4° | 23.3° | 2.93" | 29.1" |
| February | 33.4° | 16.0° | 24.7° | 2.48" | 25.9" |
| March | 41.6° | 22.7° | 32.1° | 3.23" | 17.2" |
| April | 55.2° | 34.0° | 44.6° | 3.68" | 3.1" |
| May | 68.6° | 45.2° | 56.9° | 3.77" | 0.2" |
| June | 76.9° | 55.4° | 66.2° | 4.10" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.1° | 60.4° | 70.7° | 4.31" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.7° | 58.5° | 69.1° | 4.26" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.4° | 51.5° | 61.9° | 3.87" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.4° | 41.2° | 50.3° | 4.47" | 0.4" |
| November | 47.5° | 31.6° | 39.5° | 3.59" | 8.8" |
| December | 36.8° | 23.1° | 29.9° | 3.57" | 24.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian village | Village | 3.0 mi | — |
| Cato village | Village | 3.5 mi | — |
| Jordan village | Village | 4.9 mi | — |
| Weedsport village | Village | 5.2 mi | — |
| Port Byron village | Village | 7.3 mi | — |
| Elbridge village | Village | 7.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3601112969. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.