Cato town, Wisconsin
Cato town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Cato town is a geographic entity located in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,676. The land area covers 34.53 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,676 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.8 yrs | ±6.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 596 | ±74 | 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 | 637 | ±80 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 596 | ±74 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 41 | ±29 |
| Median Home Value | $272,100 | ±$20,454 |
| Median Gross Rent | $685 | ±$166 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $91,912 | ±$10,279 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,871 | ±$5,983 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% | ±5.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 138 | ±87 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.2% | ±0.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 809 | ±107 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.4% | ±15.7% |
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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TOWN OF CATO
GUS Population: 1,644 (2024)
ID: 115219
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
11085 HILLTOP RD, CATO WI 54230-8501
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GUS Population: 81,513 (2024)
ID: 177069
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIR
1010 S 8TH ST, MANITOWOC WI 54220-5392
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Kiel, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Brillion, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Brillion, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Brillion, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Two Rivers, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Cleveland, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Manitowoc, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Hilbert, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Hilbert, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Hilbert, WI |
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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Lakeshore Technical College
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College | 14.4 mi away | 1290 North Avenue, Cleveland, WI, 53015-1414 |
92069310001192
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MANITOWOC PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 707 QUAY ST., MANITOWOC, WI, 54220 |
(920) 686-3000
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Lakeland University
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College | 19.1 mi away | W3718 South Drive, Plymouth, WI, 53073 |
9205651000
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BRILLION PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 326 N. MAIN ST., BRILLION, WI, 54110 |
(920) 756-3215
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Bellin College
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College | 24.4 mi away | 3201 Eaton Road, Green Bay, WI, 54311 |
9204336699
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LESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 1001 ADAMS ST., TWO RIVERS, WI, 54241 |
(920) 793-8888
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Saint Norbert College
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College | 24.7 mi away | 100 Grant St, De Pere, WI, 54115-2099 |
9203373181
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CHILTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.7 mi away | 221 PARK ST., CHILTON, WI, 53014 |
(920) 849-4414
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NEW HOLSTEIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.1 mi away | 2115 WASHINGTON ST., NEW HOLSTEIN, WI, 53061 |
(920) 898-5165
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DENMARK BRANCH
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Library | 16.4 mi away | 450 N. WALL ST., DENMARK, WI, 54208 |
(920) 863-6613
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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 MANITOWOC, WI US, located 10.9 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 | 26.5° | 13.4° | 19.9° | 1.78" | 7.8" |
| February | 29.4° | 15.8° | 22.6° | 1.24" | 10.0" |
| March | 38.5° | 24.6° | 31.6° | 1.75" | 3.2" |
| April | 50.0° | 34.4° | 42.2° | 3.29" | 1.4" |
| May | 61.5° | 44.2° | 52.8° | 3.44" | 0.0" |
| June | 71.6° | 54.3° | 63.0° | 4.05" | 0.0" |
| July | 76.9° | 60.3° | 68.6° | 3.50" | 0.0" |
| August | 75.7° | 60.3° | 68.0° | 3.44" | 0.0" |
| September | 68.6° | 53.1° | 60.8° | 2.42" | 0.0" |
| October | 56.0° | 42.0° | 49.0° | 2.91" | 0.2" |
| November | 43.0° | 30.4° | 36.7° | 1.98" | 0.9" |
| December | 31.8° | 19.8° | 25.8° | 1.65" | 11.1" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarks Mills CDP | CDP | 1.8 mi | — |
| Whitelaw village | Village | 2.9 mi | — |
| Valders village | Village | 3.5 mi | — |
| Reedsville village | Village | 4.9 mi | — |
| Collins CDP | CDP | 6.1 mi | — |
| St. Nazianz village | Village | 8.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5507113237. • 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.