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Patoka

Illinois · 525 residents · 1.115 sq mi
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Patoka has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,917. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 108 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $60,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
525
−17%since 2000
from 633 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
471 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 568 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+8%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4785385976567161990201020202024Patoka
2024498
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,917
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,571 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,150
+57%since 2000
from $15,382 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+112%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $208 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
22.2% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−23%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(618)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(8)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(493)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.9%(21)
Diversity Score
4
+11%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+68%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.0%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Patoka, Illinois?

Patoka, Illinois has about 525 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Patoka, Illinois?

The typical household in Patoka, Illinois earns about $52,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Patoka, Illinois expensive?

In Patoka, Illinois, the median home is worth about $60,200, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Patoka, Illinois?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Patoka, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Patoka, Illinois?

About 10.9% of people in Patoka, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Patoka, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Patoka, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 118 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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