Patoka township is located in Gibson County Indiana. Patoka township has a 2024 population of 2,794. Patoka township is currently declining at a rate of -0.25% annually and its population has decreased by -1.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,827 in 2020.
The average household income in Patoka township is $63,986 with a poverty rate of 14.62%. The median age in Patoka township is 41.3 years: 39 years for males, and 43.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Patoka township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,713 | 96% |
| Other race | 61 | 2.16% |
| Asian | 30 | 1.06% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.18% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,164 | 2.42 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Married | 605 | 3.07 | 95 | 5 |
| Non Family | 442 | 1.24 | 81.2 | 18.8 |
| Male | 60 | 4.07 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 57 | 2.96 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
87.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 156 | 7.98% |
| Associates Degree | 141 | 7.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 189 | 9.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 50 | 2.56% |
| High School Graduate | 961 | 49.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41 | 2.1% |
| Some College | 416 | 21.29% |
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 | 1,893 | 1,696 | 239 |
| Asian | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| Other Race | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 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 12.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,107 | $0 | $34,940 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,375 | $43,357 | $21,813 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,500 | $39,844 | $23,958 |
| Overall | $42,928 | $46,079 | $30,313 |
| Some College | $46,079 | $50,000 | $42,757 |
$42,928
Average Earnings
$46,079
Average Male
$30,313
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.71% of Patoka township residents speak only English, while 1.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,660 | 412 | 15.49% |
14.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.81%
Male Poverty Rate
12.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Patoka township is White, with 15.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Patoka township is White, with 15.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.06% |
| High School | 12.17% |
| Some College | 7.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 11.64% |
| Male Employed | 9.83% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,179 | $73,411 |
| Households | $61,964 | $63,986 |
| Married Families | $70,991 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,321 | $44,027 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.2%
Male Marriage Rate
56.2%
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
169
Number of Veterans
167
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 74 |
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 53 |
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
| 75+ | 39 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 139 | 6.53% |
| Asian | 30 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.9%
Labor Force Participation
52.5%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
78.8%
Born in Patoka township
97.81%
Native Born
2.19%
Foreign Born
0.32%
Non Citizen
1.88%
Naturalized
97.81% of Patoka township residents were born in the United States, with 78.8% having been born in Indiana. 0.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,759 | -7 | -0.25% |
| 2028 | 2,766 | -7 | -0.25% |
| 2027 | 2,773 | -7 | -0.25% |
| 2026 | 2,780 | -7 | -0.25% |
| 2025 | 2,787 | -7 | -0.25% |
| 2024 | 2,794 | -7 | -0.25% |
| 2023 | 2,801 | -7 | -0.25% |
| 2022 | 2,808 | -3 | -0.11% |
| 2021 | 2,811 | -16 | -0.57% |
| 2020 | 2,827 | -125 | -4.23% |
| 2019 | 2,952 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2,952 | 22 | 0.75% |
| 2017 | 2,930 | -18 | -0.61% |
| 2016 | 2,948 | -7 | -0.24% |
| 2015 | 2,955 | -20 | -0.67% |
| 2014 | 2,975 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 2,977 | -30 | -1% |
| 2012 | 3,007 | 7 | 0.23% |
| 2011 | 3,000 | -32 | -1.06% |
| 2010 | 3,032 | 0 | 0% |