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Patton

California · 632 residents · 3.491 sq mi
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Patton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,177. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Households here earn about 37% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
64% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
632
Unchangedsince 2019
from 630 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
181 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2019
from 180 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+12%since 2019
from 35.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
438543648752857201020202024Patton
2024473
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,177
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $48,996 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,247
+29%since 2019
from $20,387 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 12.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$843
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $920 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2019
from 53.8% in 2019
36.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic73%(460)
Black12.4%(78)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.8%(68)
Diversity Score54.8%(345)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(454)
Black3.6%(23)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(79)
Asian0.9%(6)
Other11.5%(73)
Diversity Score57.3%(362)
Diversity Score
57
+5%since 2019
from 55 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2019
from 22.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 83.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+50%since 2019
from 17.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
33.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 38.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 64.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
3.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2019
from 10.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2019
from 48.9% in 2019
Female
44.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2019
from 51.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Patton, California?

Patton, California has about 632 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Patton, California?

The typical household in Patton, California earns about $49,177 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Patton, California expensive?

In Patton, California, the typical rent is about $843 a month.

How educated are people in Patton, California?

About 14.8% 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 17.0% of people in Patton, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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