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Patten

Maine · 539 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 $30,000. Population has grown 39% since 2021. Median home value is $52,500. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 33.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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

539
+39%vs 2021
vs 389 in 2021
2020 – 2024
271 / sq mi
+39%vs 2021
vs 196 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
52.2
−7%vs 2021
vs 56.4 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
35742549456263020202024Patten
2024607
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $25,000 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$24,155
+27%vs 2021
vs $19,008 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
+8.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.3% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
33.3%
−19.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.1% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$52,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $46,400 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
76.9%
+20.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 56.8% in 2021
23.1% rent
1.8
−6%vs 2021
vs 1.9 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(384)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(5)
Diversity Score3.2%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(512)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.2%(28)
5
+63%vs 2021
vs 3 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.4%
−1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 25.5% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
−6.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 87.5% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
5.4%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.7% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.8 min
−8%vs 2021
vs 24.8 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
37.5%
−11.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.0% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
15.6%
−6.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 21.9% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
40.5%
+10.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 30.0% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
50.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

37.8%
−9.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.8% in 2021
62.2%
+9.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.2% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
3.2%
−3.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.9% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Patten, Maine?

Patten, Maine has about 539 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Patten, Maine?

The typical household in Patten, Maine earns about $30,000 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 $52,500.

How educated are people in Patten, Maine?

About 24.4% 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 33.3% of people in Patten, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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

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