Patten town is located in Penobscot County Maine. Patten town has a 2024 population of 894. Patten town is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually and its population has increased by 1.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 880 in 2020.
The average household income in Patten town is $57,287 with a poverty rate of 31.63%. The median age in Patten town is 55.8 years: 55.1 years for males, and 56.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Patten town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,130 | 97.33% |
| Native American | 17 | 1.46% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 1.21% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 514 | 2.18 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Married | 249 | 3.13 | 91.2 | 8.8 |
| Non Family | 231 | 1.08 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
| Female | 34 | 2.74 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
81.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 35 | 4% |
| Associates Degree | 81 | 9.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 169 | 19.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 2.63% |
| High School Graduate | 381 | 43.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56 | 6.4% |
| Some College | 130 | 14.86% |
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 | 857 | 774 | 192 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 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 22.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,128 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,750 | $0 | $73,750 |
| High School Graduate | $24,167 | $41,563 | $18,188 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,406 | $51,667 | $23,984 |
| Some College | $40,000 | $60,750 | $16,875 |
$36,406
Average Earnings
$51,667
Average Male
$23,984
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.83% of Patten town residents speak only English, while 1.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,098 | 352 | 32.06% |
| Multiple | 14 | 4 | 28.57% |
| Native | 17 | 2 | 11.76% |
31.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.4%
Male Poverty Rate
32.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Patten town is White, with 32.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Patten town is Native, with 11.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57.14% |
| Some College | 31.79% |
| High School | 22.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 28.57% |
| Male Employed | 13.79% |
| Female Employed | 11.65% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,179 | $75,380 |
| Households | $47,857 | $57,287 |
| Married Families | $60,592 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,688 | $30,518 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.4%
Male Marriage Rate
55.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
112
Number of Veterans
102
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 44 |
| First Gulf War | 31 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
| 75+ | 37 |
| 55 to 64 | 27 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 110 | 12.5% |
| Native American | 2 | 11.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.4%
Labor Force Participation
40.6%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
75.45%
Born in Patten town
99.4%
Native Born
0.6%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.6%
Naturalized
99.4% of Patten town residents were born in the United States, with 75.45% having been born in Maine. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 909 | 3 | 0.33% |
| 2028 | 906 | 3 | 0.33% |
| 2027 | 903 | 3 | 0.33% |
| 2026 | 900 | 3 | 0.33% |
| 2025 | 897 | 3 | 0.34% |
| 2024 | 894 | 3 | 0.34% |
| 2023 | 891 | 3 | 0.34% |
| 2022 | 888 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 2021 | 886 | 6 | 0.68% |
| 2020 | 880 | -89 | -9.18% |
| 2019 | 969 | 4 | 0.41% |
| 2018 | 965 | -24 | -2.43% |
| 2017 | 989 | 7 | 0.71% |
| 2016 | 982 | -11 | -1.11% |
| 2015 | 993 | -9 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 1,002 | 4 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 998 | -5 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 1,003 | -9 | -0.89% |
| 2011 | 1,012 | -5 | -0.49% |
| 2010 | 1,017 | 0 | 0% |