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Patterson

Arkansas · 467 residents · 1.13 sq mi
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Patterson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,308. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $19,900. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 46% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

467
+13%since 1990
from 412 in 1990
1990 – 2025
413 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 365 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.7
Unchangedsince 1990
from 40.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2523153784415041990201020202024Patterson
2024364
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,308
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $9,923 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,532
+114%since 1990
from $5,855 in 1990
US average: $21,522
31.0%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 26.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$19,900
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2023
$373
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $272 in 1990
US average: $602
75.4%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 69.5% in 1990
24.6% rent
1.1
−39%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(283)
Black30.1%(124)
Hispanic / Latino1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score56%(231)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(342)
Black23.3%(109)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score48.5%(227)
49
−13%since 1990
from 56 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.2%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
46.4%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 35.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.2 min
−37%since 1990
from 21.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Patterson, Arkansas?

Patterson, Arkansas has about 467 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Patterson, Arkansas?

The typical household in Patterson, Arkansas earns about $17,308 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Patterson, Arkansas expensive?

In Patterson, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $19,900, and the typical rent is about $373 a month.

How educated are people in Patterson, Arkansas?

About 4.2% 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 31.0% of people in Patterson, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Patterson, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Patterson, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 55 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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