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Patterson

Iowa · 130 residents · 0.451 sq mi
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Patterson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% 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 $74,200. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
130
+3%since 2000
from 126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
288 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 279 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
+3%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
461282102913731990201020202024Patterson
2024346
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,125
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,361
Unchangedsince 2000
from $21,457 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.301
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food7.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,200
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
43.9%
−44.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
7.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.2
+157%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(126)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(129)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.9%(12)
Diversity Score18.9%(25)
Diversity Score
19
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+69%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 95.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
Female
63.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.4%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Patterson, Iowa?

Patterson, Iowa has about 130 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Patterson, Iowa?

The typical household in Patterson, Iowa earns about $33,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Patterson, Iowa expensive?

In Patterson, Iowa, the median home is worth about $74,200.

How educated are people in Patterson, Iowa?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Patterson, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Patterson, Iowa?

About 13.9% of people in Patterson, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Patterson, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Patterson, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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