Patoka township is located in Gibson County Indiana. Patoka township has a 2024 population of 7,901. Patoka township is currently growing at a rate of 0.22% annually and its population has increased by 1.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,818 in 2020.
The average household income in Patoka township is $77,999 with a poverty rate of 13.04%. The median age in Patoka township is 37.6 years: 35.3 years for males, and 40 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Patoka township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,441 | 69.32% |
| Two or more races | 1,176 | 14.98% |
| Other race | 616 | 7.85% |
| Black or African American | 543 | 6.92% |
| Native American | 73 | 0.93% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,199 | 2.43 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Non Family | 1,366 | 1.24 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
| Married | 1,318 | 3.22 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
| Female | 350 | 3.86 | 52 | 48 |
| Male | 165 | 2.96 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
71.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 486 | 9.77% |
| Associates Degree | 302 | 6.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 798 | 16.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 196 | 3.94% |
| High School Graduate | 1,817 | 36.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 603 | 12.12% |
| Some College | 773 | 15.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,593 | 3,253 | 874 |
| Hispanic | 1,241 | 588 | 87 |
| Other Race | 512 | 161 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 434 | 325 | 75 |
| Black | 175 | 33 | 33 |
| Native American | 73 | 73 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,574 | $114,983 | $49,115 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,902 | $0 | $48,902 |
| High School Graduate | $35,318 | $51,528 | $28,355 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,948 | $49,939 | $41,250 |
| Overall | $46,892 | $59,962 | $36,271 |
| Some College | $46,505 | $57,981 | $35,592 |
$46,892
Average Earnings
$59,962
Average Male
$36,271
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.03% of Patoka township residents speak only English, while 20.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 1,160 | 502 | 43.28% |
| Hispanic | 2,481 | 502 | 20.23% |
| White | 4,929 | 493 | 10% |
| Native | 73 | 12 | 16.44% |
13.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.9%
Male Poverty Rate
13.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Patoka township is Multiple, with 43.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Patoka township is White, with 10% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.97% |
| Some College | 2.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 10.96% |
| Female Unemployed | 8.04% |
| Male Employed | 0.1% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,563 | $87,814 |
| Households | $66,199 | $77,999 |
| Married Families | $99,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,335 | $62,711 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
37.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
284
Number of Veterans
284
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 164 |
| First Gulf War | 33 |
| Korea | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 112 |
| 75+ | 94 |
| 35 to 54 | 60 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 272 | 6.22% |
| Black | 12 | 5.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.9%
Labor Force Participation
64.9%
Employment Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.98%
Born in Patoka township
84.47%
Native Born
15.53%
Foreign Born
9.22%
Non Citizen
6.31%
Naturalized
84.47% of Patoka township residents were born in the United States, with 68.98% having been born in Indiana. 9.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,986 | 17 | 0.21% |
| 2028 | 7,969 | 17 | 0.21% |
| 2027 | 7,952 | 17 | 0.21% |
| 2026 | 7,935 | 17 | 0.21% |
| 2025 | 7,918 | 17 | 0.22% |
| 2024 | 7,901 | 17 | 0.22% |
| 2023 | 7,884 | 17 | 0.22% |
| 2022 | 7,867 | 26 | 0.33% |
| 2021 | 7,841 | 23 | 0.29% |
| 2020 | 7,818 | 205 | 2.69% |
| 2019 | 7,613 | 11 | 0.14% |
| 2018 | 7,602 | 4 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 7,598 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2016 | 7,596 | 100 | 1.33% |
| 2015 | 7,496 | -26 | -0.35% |
| 2014 | 7,522 | -28 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 7,550 | 22 | 0.29% |
| 2012 | 7,528 | -27 | -0.36% |
| 2011 | 7,555 | 29 | 0.39% |
| 2010 | 7,526 | 0 | 0% |