Patoka township is located in Gibson County Indiana. Patoka township has a 2024 population of 11,645. Patoka township is currently growing at a rate of 0.15% annually and its population has increased by 0.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,575 in 2020.
The average household income in Patoka township is $83,701 with a poverty rate of 11.28%. The median age in Patoka township is 39.7 years: 39.3 years for males, and 41 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Patoka township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,916 | 85.56% |
| Black or African American | 614 | 5.3% |
| Two or more races | 466 | 4.02% |
| Other race | 446 | 3.85% |
| Asian | 112 | 0.97% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.03% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,678 | 2.39 | 68.7 | 31.3 |
| Married | 2,053 | 3.1 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Non Family | 1,682 | 1.22 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Male | 510 | 2.94 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Female | 433 | 2.93 | 50.1 | 49.9 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
68.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 608 | 7.64% |
| Associates Degree | 940 | 11.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 737 | 9.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 302 | 3.8% |
| High School Graduate | 3,763 | 47.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 277 | 3.48% |
| Some College | 1,330 | 16.71% |
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 | 7,015 | 6,411 | 968 |
| Black | 484 | 414 | 37 |
| Hispanic | 229 | 33 | 0 |
| Other Race | 200 | 47 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 123 | 72 | 6 |
| Asian | 112 | 112 | 28 |
| Islander | 10 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,462 | $88,214 | $50,526 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,115 | $45,385 | $62,250 |
| High School Graduate | $40,000 | $49,439 | $21,053 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,549 | $19,896 | $19,063 |
| Overall | $41,924 | $50,951 | $31,164 |
| Some College | $43,354 | $59,420 | $36,750 |
$41,924
Average Earnings
$50,951
Average Male
$31,164
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.28% of Patoka township residents speak only English, while 4.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,517 | 1,174 | 12.34% |
| Multiple | 459 | 43 | 9.37% |
| Other | 443 | 20 | 4.51% |
| Hispanic | 491 | 20 | 4.07% |
| Black | 567 | 20 | 3.53% |
| Asian | 112 | 4 | 3.57% |
11.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.55%
Male Poverty Rate
15.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Patoka township is White, with 12.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Patoka township is Black, with 3.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.63% |
| High School | 12.69% |
| Some College | 4.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 69.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.3% |
| Female Employed | 10.05% |
| Male Employed | 2.58% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,803 | $99,770 |
| Households | $66,321 | $83,701 |
| Married Families | $100,273 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,218 | $51,957 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.2%
Male Marriage Rate
47.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
747
Number of Veterans
666
Male Veterans
81
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 251 |
| First Gulf War | 213 |
| Second Gulf War | 162 |
| Korea | 42 |
| World War II | 24 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 303 |
| 35 to 54 | 204 |
| 75+ | 103 |
| 18 to 34 | 82 |
| 55 to 64 | 55 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 671 | 8.72% |
| Black | 66 | 12.69% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 6.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
4%
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
74.91%
Born in Patoka township
96.91%
Native Born
3.09%
Foreign Born
1.74%
Non Citizen
1.35%
Naturalized
96.91% of Patoka township residents were born in the United States, with 74.91% having been born in Indiana. 1.74% 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 | 11,730 | 17 | 0.15% |
| 2028 | 11,713 | 17 | 0.15% |
| 2027 | 11,696 | 17 | 0.15% |
| 2026 | 11,679 | 17 | 0.15% |
| 2025 | 11,662 | 17 | 0.15% |
| 2024 | 11,645 | 17 | 0.15% |
| 2023 | 11,628 | 17 | 0.15% |
| 2022 | 11,611 | 39 | 0.34% |
| 2021 | 11,572 | -3 | -0.03% |
| 2020 | 11,575 | -340 | -2.85% |
| 2019 | 11,915 | 47 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 11,868 | -7 | -0.06% |
| 2017 | 11,875 | 33 | 0.28% |
| 2016 | 11,842 | 17 | 0.14% |
| 2015 | 11,825 | -24 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 11,849 | 50 | 0.42% |
| 2013 | 11,799 | -39 | -0.33% |
| 2012 | 11,838 | -21 | -0.18% |
| 2011 | 11,859 | -23 | -0.19% |
| 2010 | 11,882 | 0 | 0% |