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Patterson

Louisiana · 6,112 residents · 2.524 sq mi
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Patterson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,282. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 9% 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 $112,400. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,112
+19%since 2000
from 5,130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,422 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 2,032 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.3
+6%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Patterson
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,282
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,725 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,427
+53%since 2000
from $12,038 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing9.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,400
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.6%
−32.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+5%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.8%(2,710)
Black43.1%(2,210)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(99)
Asian0.6%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score65%(3,334)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(3,069)
Black44.1%(2,693)
Hispanic / Latino3%(182)
Asian0.6%(38)
Other6.3%(384)
Diversity Score73%(4,463)
Diversity Score
73
+12%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+44%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% 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
11.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.2%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Patterson, Louisiana?

Patterson, Louisiana has about 6,112 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Patterson, Louisiana?

The typical household in Patterson, Louisiana earns about $39,282 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Patterson, Louisiana expensive?

In Patterson, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $112,400, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Patterson, Louisiana?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Patterson, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Patterson, Louisiana?

About 24.9% of people in Patterson, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Patterson, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Patterson, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,376 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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