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Patterson

California · 23,781 residents · 7.787 sq mi
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Patterson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,947. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 12,175 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $327,600. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,781
+105%since 2000
from 11,606 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,054 / sq mi
+105%since 2000
from 1,490 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.7
+23%since 2000
from 27.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K12K17K21K26K1990201020202024Patterson
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,947
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,780 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,476
+73%since 2000
from $14,746 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade15.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$327,600
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,395
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $528 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
32.2% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+73%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.1%(4,189)
Black1.6%(188)
Hispanic / Latino57%(6,611)
Asian2%(233)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.1%(7,440)
2020
White, non-Hispanic18.8%(4,482)
Black6.6%(1,581)
Hispanic / Latino62.9%(14,961)
Asian6.2%(1,484)
Other2.6%(616)
Diversity Score66.8%(15,884)
Diversity Score
67
+4%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.6 min
+44%since 2000
from 31.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.9%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
27.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Patterson, California?

Patterson, California has about 23,781 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Patterson, California?

The typical household in Patterson, California earns about $69,947 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Patterson, California expensive?

In Patterson, California, the median home is worth about $327,600, and the typical rent is about $1,395 a month.

How educated are people in Patterson, California?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Patterson, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Patterson, California?

About 7.8% of people in Patterson, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Patterson, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Patterson, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15,155 residents, a change of about 176 percent over that period.

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