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Patterson

Louisiana · 5,931 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 $42,338. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 7% 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 $105,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
5,931
+16%since 2000
from 5,130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,350 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 2,032 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+13%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Patterson
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,338
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,725 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,227
+68%since 2000
from $12,038 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−16.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing9.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$748
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
36.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.2%(2,740)
Black43.1%(2,559)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(262)
Asian0.7%(43)
Other4.6%(275)
Diversity Score73.6%(4,367)
Diversity Score
74
+13%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+73%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Patterson, Louisiana?

Patterson, Louisiana has about 5,931 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Patterson, Louisiana?

The typical household in Patterson, Louisiana earns about $42,338 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 $105,800, and the typical rent is about $748 a month.

How educated are people in Patterson, Louisiana?

About 6.7% 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 14.4% 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 1,195 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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