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Patterson

County:
St. Mary Parish
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.524
State:
Louisiana

Patterson is a city located in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. Patterson has a 2026 population of 5,467. Patterson is currently declining at a rate of -1.32% annually and its population has decreased by -7.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,907 in 2020.

The median household income in Patterson is $49,886 with a poverty rate of 22.86%. The median age in Patterson is 36.3 years: 36.2 years for males, and 36.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 73.7 males.

5.5K
Total Population
2,166
Density (mi²)
-73 -1.32%
Growth

Patterson Population

Patterson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,467-73-1.32%
20255,540-74-1.32%
20245,614-45-0.8%
20235,659-77-1.34%
20225,736-62-1.07%
20215,798-140-2.36%
20205,9071362.36%
20195,771-52-0.89%
20185,823-110-1.85%
20175,933-113-1.87%
20166,046-58-0.95%
20156,104-4-0.07%
20146,10840.07%
20136,104370.61%
20126,067-36-0.59%
20116,103-4-0.07%
20106,107-5-0.08%
20005,1303948.32%
19904,736430.92%
19804,6932846.44%
19704,4091,48650.84%
19602,92338515.17%
19202,538-460-15.34%
19102,99800%

Median Age

Overall: 36.3 years
Female: 36.5 years
Male: 36.2 years

Patterson Adults

There are 3,982 adults, (815 of whom are seniors) in Patterson.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,306 (57.6%)
Male: 2,438 (42.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Patterson includes 48.08% White, 39.9% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,76248.08%
Black or African American2,29239.9%
Two or more races5579.7%
Other race851.48%
Asian400.7%
Native American80.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races921.6%
Other race280.49%
White270.47%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,73547.61%
Black or African American2,29239.9%
Two or more races4658.1%
Other race570.99%
Asian400.7%
Native American80.14%

Patterson Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Patterson 's average per capita income is $43,681. Household income levels show a median of $49,886. The poverty rate stands at 22.86%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$62,300-
Families$62,075$76,625
Households$49,886$67,326
Non Families$27,135$47,629

$43,681

Average Income

$49,886

Median Household Income

22.86%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)