Patterson is a city located in St. Mary Parish Louisiana. Patterson has a 2024 population of 5,547. Patterson is currently declining at a rate of -1.58% annually and its population has decreased by -6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,901 in 2020.
The average household income in Patterson is $63,971 with a poverty rate of 26.4%. The median age in Patterson is 32.1 years: 31.6 years for males, and 32.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Patterson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,841 | 48.97% |
| Black or African American | 2,445 | 42.15% |
| Two or more races | 358 | 6.17% |
| Native American | 53 | 0.91% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.9% |
| Other race | 52 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,953 | 2.92 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Married | 746 | 3.88 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
| Non Family | 664 | 1.22 | 41.6 | 58.4 |
| Female | 475 | 3.6 | 35.8 | 64.2 |
| Male | 68 | 4.09 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
3.66
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
55.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 421 | 12.5% |
| Associates Degree | 271 | 8.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 202 | 6% |
| Graduate Degree | 44 | 1.31% |
| High School Graduate | 1,865 | 55.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 165 | 4.9% |
| Some College | 400 | 11.88% |
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 | 2,009 | 1,680 | 168 |
| Black | 1,133 | 961 | 75 |
| 2+ Races | 71 | 36 | 3 |
| Other Race | 52 | 52 | 0 |
| Asian | 52 | 29 | 0 |
| Native American | 31 | 24 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 28 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,690 | $47,470 | $30,827 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,250 | $45,213 | $35,625 |
| Overall | $39,591 | $47,169 | $31,901 |
| Some College | $36,779 | $83,904 | $25,978 |
$39,591
Average Earnings
$47,169
Average Male
$31,901
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.15% of Patterson residents speak only English, while 2.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,409 | 857 | 35.57% |
| White | 2,758 | 452 | 16.39% |
| Multiple | 358 | 174 | 48.6% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 20 | 71.43% |
26.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.13%
Male Poverty Rate
32.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Patterson is Hispanic, with 71.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Patterson is White, with 16.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.11% |
| Some College | 19.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 18.82% |
| Female Unemployed | 9.09% |
| Male Employed | 5.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,250 | $72,105 |
| Households | $48,002 | $63,971 |
| Married Families | $62,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,056 | $44,121 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.4%
Male Marriage Rate
31.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
217
Number of Veterans
217
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 94 |
| First Gulf War | 86 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 94 |
| 35 to 54 | 82 |
| 75+ | 37 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 147 | 6.86% |
| Black | 70 | 4.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.9%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
7.2%
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
90.76%
Born in Patterson
98.88%
Native Born
1.12%
Foreign Born
0.26%
Non Citizen
0.86%
Naturalized
98.88% of Patterson residents were born in the United States, with 90.76% having been born in Louisiana. 0.26% 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 | 5,106 | -88 | -1.69% |
| 2028 | 5,194 | -88 | -1.67% |
| 2027 | 5,282 | -89 | -1.66% |
| 2026 | 5,371 | -88 | -1.61% |
| 2025 | 5,459 | -88 | -1.59% |
| 2024 | 5,547 | -89 | -1.58% |
| 2023 | 5,636 | -90 | -1.57% |
| 2022 | 5,726 | -61 | -1.05% |
| 2021 | 5,787 | -114 | -1.93% |
| 2020 | 5,901 | 130 | 2.25% |
| 2019 | 5,771 | -52 | -0.89% |
| 2018 | 5,823 | -110 | -1.85% |
| 2017 | 5,933 | -113 | -1.87% |
| 2016 | 6,046 | -58 | -0.95% |
| 2015 | 6,104 | -4 | -0.07% |
| 2014 | 6,108 | 4 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 6,104 | 37 | 0.61% |
| 2012 | 6,067 | -36 | -0.59% |
| 2011 | 6,103 | -4 | -0.07% |
| 2010 | 6,107 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,130 | 394 | 8.32% |
| 1990 | 4,736 | 43 | 0.92% |
| 1980 | 4,693 | 284 | 6.44% |
| 1970 | 4,409 | 1,486 | 50.84% |
| 1960 | 2,923 | 385 | 15.17% |
| 1920 | 2,538 | -460 | -15.34% |
| 1910 | 2,998 | -2,108 | -41.28% |