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Patterson

Iowa · 176 residents · 0.451 sq mi
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Patterson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,500. Population has grown 40% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $73,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

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
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
176
+40%since 2000
from 126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
390 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 279 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
−4%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
461282102913731990201020202024Patterson
2024346
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,500
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,082
+40%since 2000
from $21,457 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade24.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information24.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services16.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration16.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$907
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $675 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
13.9% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+55%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(168)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian1.1%(2)
Other9.5%(17)
Diversity Score24.9%(44)
Diversity Score
25
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+42%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 95.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
+24.2 ptssince 2011
from 45.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.4%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
Female
45.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−91.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Patterson, Iowa?

Patterson, Iowa has about 176 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Patterson, Iowa?

The typical household in Patterson, Iowa earns about $54,500 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 $73,500, and the typical rent is about $907 a month.

How educated are people in Patterson, Iowa?

About 4.1% 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 4.5% of people in Patterson, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Patterson, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Patterson, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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