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Patterson Springs

North Carolina · 571 residents · 1.026 sq mi
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Patterson Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,938. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $80,000. The poverty rate of 31.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
571
−8%since 2000
from 620 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
557 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 604 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+23%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5296527758981K1990201020202024Patterson Springs
2024845
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,938
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,368 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,611
+23%since 2000
from $15,092 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.2%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,000
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
40.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+14%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(587)
Black3.2%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.9%(61)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(462)
Black12.1%(69)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(11)
Asian1.1%(6)
Other4.2%(24)
Diversity Score41.4%(237)
Diversity Score
41
+320%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+54%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−15.8 ptssince 2011
from 23.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.9%
−17.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.6%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
31.5%
−49.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Patterson Springs, North Carolina?

Patterson Springs, North Carolina has about 571 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Patterson Springs, North Carolina?

The typical household in Patterson Springs, North Carolina earns about $35,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Patterson Springs, North Carolina expensive?

In Patterson Springs, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $80,000, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Patterson Springs, North Carolina?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Patterson Springs, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Patterson Springs, North Carolina?

About 31.2% of people in Patterson Springs, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Patterson Springs, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Patterson Springs, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 155 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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