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Patoka

Indiana · 735 residents · 1.192 sq mi
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Patoka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,924. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $57,700. Households here earn about 37% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
735
−2%since 2000
from 749 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
617 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 628 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+8%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6518109691K1K1990201020202024Patoka
2024737
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,924
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,208 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,196
+4%since 2000
from $16,587 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance14.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services5.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.8%
−35.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.8%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+73%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(697)
Black1.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other3.5%(26)
Diversity Score13.9%(102)
Diversity Score
14
+179%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+19%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% 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
13.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.0%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Patoka, Indiana?

Patoka, Indiana has about 735 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Patoka, Indiana?

The typical household in Patoka, Indiana earns about $29,924 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 $57,700, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Patoka, Indiana?

About 5.1% 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 12.9% 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 31 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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