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Arkansas · 282 residents (2025 est.) · 1.13 sq mi
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Patterson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,250. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 103 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 28.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
64% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
364
−22%since 2000
from 467 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
322 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 413 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
−2%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:282 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2523153784415041990201020202024Patterson
2024364
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,250
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,308 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,742
+105%since 2000
from $12,532 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 31.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
+45%since 2010
from 0.324 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance17.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services9.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$656
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
36.0% rent
Vacancy rate
22.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.6%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(342)
Black23.3%(109)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.5%(227)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(327)
Black5.5%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(17)
Diversity Score23.5%(85)
Diversity Score
23
−52%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.2%
+25.8 ptssince 2000
from 46.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+59%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.1%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2012
from 20.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
62.6%
+18.7 ptssince 2017
from 43.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Patterson, Arkansas?

Patterson, Arkansas has about 364 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Patterson, Arkansas?

The typical household in Patterson, Arkansas earns about $42,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Patterson, Arkansas expensive?

In Patterson, Arkansas, the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in Patterson, Arkansas?

About 3.6% of adults age 25 and over in Patterson, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Patterson, Arkansas?

About 28.6% of people in Patterson, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Patterson, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Patterson, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 48 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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