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Patoka

Indiana · 706 residents (2025 est.) · 1.192 sq mi
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Patoka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,958. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $99,000. The poverty rate of 26.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
737
−2%since 2000
from 749 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
618 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 628 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
−3%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:706 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6518109691K1K1990201020202024Patoka
2024737
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,958
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,208 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,088
+81%since 2000
from $16,587 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.5%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
+7%since 2010
from 0.452 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,000
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+81%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(725)
Black1.7%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(37)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(626)
Black2.8%(21)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(18)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other9.6%(71)
Diversity Score33.5%(247)
Diversity Score
33
+573%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+30%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.3%
−47.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 19.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
+26.4 ptssince 2017
from 59.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Patoka, Indiana?

Patoka, Indiana has about 737 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Patoka, Indiana?

The typical household in Patoka, Indiana earns about $48,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Patoka, Indiana expensive?

In Patoka, Indiana, the median home is worth about $99,000, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Patoka, Indiana?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Patoka, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Patoka, Indiana?

About 26.5% of people in Patoka, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Patoka, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Patoka, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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