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Patten

Maine · 607 residents · 1.989 sq mi
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Patten has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,750. Population has grown 21% since 2023. Median home value is $83,000. With a median age of 56.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 28.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
607
+21%since 2023
from 502 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
305 / sq mi
+21%since 2023
from 252 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
56.1
+1%since 2023
from 55.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
35742549456263020202024Patten
2024607
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,750
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $42,000 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,647
+4%since 2023
from $24,563 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 31.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
−1%since 2023
from 0.406 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information2.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $65,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$389
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $329 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 71.8% in 2023
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 35.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+17%since 2023
from 1.6 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98%(492)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(10)
Diversity Score4.9%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(598)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(9)
Diversity Score3.7%(22)
Diversity Score
4
−25%since 2023
from 5 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 29.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 92.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+5%since 2023
from 23.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 60.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 27.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 29.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 47.6% in 2023
Female
52.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 28.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 77.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Patten, Maine?

Patten, Maine has about 607 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Patten, Maine?

The typical household in Patten, Maine earns about $45,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Patten, Maine expensive?

In Patten, Maine, the median home is worth about $83,000, and the typical rent is about $389 a month.

How educated are people in Patten, Maine?

About 30.6% of adults age 25 and over in Patten, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Patten, Maine?

About 28.4% of people in Patten, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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