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Patton

California · 473 residents · 3.491 sq mi
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Patton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,972. Population has fallen 35% since 2023, a loss of 259 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $73,900. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
473
−35%since 2023
from 732 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
135 / sq mi
−35%since 2023
from 210 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
−1%since 2023
from 35.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
438543648752857201020202024Patton
2024473
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.1%(29)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 911%(52)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.1%(43)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3419.2%(91)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.7%(41)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 543.8%(18)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6428.3%(134)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 744%(19)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.3%(11)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over7.4%(35)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,972
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,516
+13%since 2023
from $28,800 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 48.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
−2%since 2023
from 0.424 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration18.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance15.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $72,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,175
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,081 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 70.5% in 2023
30.9% rent
Vacancy rate
26.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 40.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.7
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
49
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(408)
Black24.2%(177)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(65)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.2%(82)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(380)
Black7.4%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.7%(8)
Other10.6%(50)
Diversity Score
42
−45%since 2023
from 76 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Korean1.7%(8)
Ancestry
Scotch-Irish9.9%(47)
German6.1%(29)
English3.8%(18)
Lithuanian1.7%(8)
Norwegian1.7%(8)
RANKED:Largest Scotch-Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Korean population · Largest Lithuanian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
−13.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+22%since 2023
from 15.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.7%
+26.7 ptssince 2023
from 41.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
31.3%
−26.7 ptssince 2023
from 58.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 64.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.3%
+21.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 65.4% in 2023
Female
35.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 34.6% in 2023
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.2%
−17.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 71.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married41.2%(84)
Married52.5%(107)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced6.4%(13)
Women 15+
Never married12.4%(18)
Married62.1%(90)
Widowed13.1%(19)
Divorced12.4%(18)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Patton, California?

Patton, California has about 473 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Patton, California?

The typical household in Patton, California earns about $100,972 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Patton, California expensive?

In Patton, California, the median home is worth about $73,900, and the typical rent is about $1,175 a month.

How educated are people in Patton, California?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Patton, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Patton, California?

About 23.3% of people in Patton, California live below the federal poverty line.

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