Patterson town is located in Putnam County New York. Patterson town has a 2024 population of 11,502. Patterson town is currently declining at a rate of -0.46% annually and its population has decreased by -0.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,529 in 2020.
The average household income in Patterson town is $136,356 with a poverty rate of 15.1%. The median age in Patterson town is 42.2 years: 37.6 years for males, and 44.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Patterson town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,336 | 72.06% |
| Other race | 1,212 | 10.48% |
| Two or more races | 887 | 7.67% |
| Black or African American | 751 | 6.49% |
| Asian | 375 | 3.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,666 | 2.72 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Married | 2,123 | 3.28 | 91 | 9 |
| Non Family | 837 | 1.18 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Female | 525 | 3.14 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
| Male | 181 | 2.17 | 45.9 | 54.1 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
82.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 335 | 3.87% |
| Associates Degree | 679 | 7.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,015 | 23.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,057 | 12.22% |
| High School Graduate | 2,796 | 32.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 298 | 3.44% |
| Some College | 1,473 | 17.02% |
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 | 6,108 | 5,734 | 2,222 |
| Hispanic | 1,641 | 1,391 | 553 |
| Other Race | 791 | 642 | 191 |
| 2+ Races | 612 | 519 | 252 |
| Black | 511 | 511 | 123 |
| Asian | 289 | 280 | 139 |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 48.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,667 | $107,868 | $57,367 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,688 | $123,750 | $72,375 |
| High School Graduate | $47,220 | $47,026 | $48,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,254 | $0 | $25,980 |
| Overall | $65,448 | $82,122 | $51,354 |
| Some College | $70,019 | $94,650 | $49,615 |
$65,448
Average Earnings
$82,122
Average Male
$51,354
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.86% of Patterson town residents speak only English, while 24.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,454 | 938 | 12.58% |
| Hispanic | 2,234 | 429 | 19.2% |
| Multiple | 843 | 262 | 31.08% |
| Other | 1,152 | 208 | 18.06% |
| Black | 675 | 103 | 15.26% |
| Asian | 346 | 95 | 27.46% |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 100% |
15.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.88%
Male Poverty Rate
14.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Patterson town is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Patterson town is White, with 12.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 29.9% |
| Some College | 13.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 15.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.73% |
| Female Employed | 4.53% |
| Male Employed | 3.36% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $121,094 | $138,775 |
| Households | $109,681 | $136,356 |
| Married Families | $138,391 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $69,063 | $111,521 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.9%
Male Marriage Rate
53.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
454
Number of Veterans
446
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 168 |
| First Gulf War | 152 |
| Vietnam | 82 |
| World War II | 11 |
| Korea | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 155 |
| 18 to 34 | 97 |
| 75+ | 80 |
| 55 to 64 | 78 |
| 65 to 74 | 44 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 362 | 5.14% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 3.42% |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 7.11% |
| Other Race | 23 | 2.57% |
| Black | 10 | 1.66% |
| Asian | 8 | 2.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
2.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.9%
Labor Force Participation
55.5%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
60%
Born in Patterson town
84.31%
Native Born
15.69%
Foreign Born
4.78%
Non Citizen
10.91%
Naturalized
84.31% of Patterson town residents were born in the United States, with 60% having been born in New York. 4.78% 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 | 11,237 | -53 | -0.47% |
| 2028 | 11,290 | -53 | -0.47% |
| 2027 | 11,343 | -53 | -0.47% |
| 2026 | 11,396 | -53 | -0.46% |
| 2025 | 11,449 | -53 | -0.46% |
| 2024 | 11,502 | -53 | -0.46% |
| 2023 | 11,555 | -53 | -0.46% |
| 2022 | 11,608 | 30 | 0.26% |
| 2021 | 11,578 | 49 | 0.43% |
| 2020 | 11,529 | -306 | -2.59% |
| 2019 | 11,835 | -46 | -0.39% |
| 2018 | 11,881 | -9 | -0.08% |
| 2017 | 11,890 | 5 | 0.04% |
| 2016 | 11,885 | -52 | -0.44% |
| 2015 | 11,937 | -35 | -0.29% |
| 2014 | 11,972 | -18 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 11,990 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2012 | 11,991 | -36 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 12,027 | 20 | 0.17% |
| 2010 | 12,007 | 0 | 0% |