Catron is a city in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States.

[5] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.37 square miles (0.96 km2), all land.

The racial makeup of the city was 83.58% White, 14.93% Black or African American, and 1.49% from two or more races.

25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 22.2% of families and 42.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including 60.9% of under eighteens and 50.0% of those over 64.