Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Patterson, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

24,693

Median Agei

30.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

66.5%16,413

White

17.6%4,350

Black

4.9%1,216

Asian

4.8%1,194

Two or More

3.3%821

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1.8%448

Other

1%250

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%435

High School Diploma

32%4,519

Some College (<1 yr)

5.7%803

Some College (1+ yr)

12.8%1,810

Associate's Degree

7.2%1,021

Bachelor's Degree

9.9%1,390

Master's Degree

2.8%391

Professional Degree

0.6%83

Doctorate

0.4%60

HS or Higher

74.5%

BA or Higher

13.6%

Graduate+

3.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$450,200

Median Renti

$1,655

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.3%4,652

Renter-Occupied

28.7%1,873

Total Units

6,898

Homeownership

71.3%

Vacancy Rate

5.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

3%138

$50K–$100K

3.5%162

$100K–$150K

0.5%21

$150K–$200K

0.5%25

$200K–$300K

3.2%150

$300K–$500K

53.7%2,499

$500K–$1M

35%1,628

$1M+

0.6%29

Rent Distribution

Under $500

104

$500–$750

135

$750–$1,000

324

$1,000–$1,250

116

$1,250–$1,500

107

$1,500–$2,000

383

$2,000+

640

Year Built

2020 or later

5.4%373

2010–2019

6.3%438

2000–2009

37.8%2,607

1990–1999

13.3%915

1980–1989

21.5%1,482

1970–1979

4.7%322

1960–1969

4.8%328

1950–1959

2.5%171

1940–1949

2%138

1939 or earlier

1.8%124

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.8%5,139

Electricity

18.4%1,201

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%90

Other

0.5%31

Solar

0.4%28

No Fuel

0.3%21

Wood

0.2%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$93,650

Mean Household Incomei

$110,222

Per Capita Incomei

$30,150

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

5.7%

Labor Forcei

10,944

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.5%101

$10K–$15K

3.4%219

$15K–$20K

2%129

$20K–$25K

2.7%179

$25K–$30K

3.1%200

$30K–$35K

0.8%55

$35K–$40K

2.2%146

$40K–$45K

4.3%283

$45K–$50K

3%196

$50K–$60K

6.4%418

$60K–$75K

9.6%629

$75K–$100K

13.1%856

$100K–$125K

16%1,047

$125K–$150K

7.6%497

$150K–$200K

12.9%839

$200K+

11.2%731

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

209

Avg. Tenant Renti

$743/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing31 homes97% occupied$887/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers13 homes89% occupied$400/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $93,650/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

58.9%

Very low income$28K–$47K/yr

29.1%

Low income$47K–$75K/yr

7.1%

Moderate / aboveOver $75K/yr

4.9%

Who Receives This Housing

68.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

87.7% of subsidized households are minority

31.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

53.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5,54322.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

4,026

Philippines

211

India

145

China

Canada

Germany

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

9,889

Avg. Commutei

41.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,315

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

665(4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.4%Insured

3.6%Uninsured

Patterson, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026