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Patterson

Georgia · 730 residents · 2.639 sq mi
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Patterson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,848. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,900. Households here earn about 40% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
730
+16%since 2000
from 627 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
277 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 238 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
−4%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5236347468589691990201020202024Patterson
2024906
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,848
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,591 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,471
+10%since 2000
from $14,968 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,900
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.9%
−45.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+59%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(438)
Black28.2%(177)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.1%(333)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(532)
Black20.7%(151)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(30)
Asian1%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51%(373)
Diversity Score
51
−4%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+91%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.4%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
55.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.5%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Patterson, Georgia?

Patterson, Georgia has about 730 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Patterson, Georgia?

The typical household in Patterson, Georgia earns about $29,848 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Patterson, Georgia expensive?

In Patterson, Georgia, the median home is worth about $87,900, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Patterson, Georgia?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Patterson, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Patterson, Georgia?

About 12.3% of people in Patterson, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Patterson, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Patterson, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 72 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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