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 Heights, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

711

Median Agei

47.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.5%622

Two or More

7.3%52

Black

3%21

Hispanic/Latino

2.1%15

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1%5

High School Diploma

22.1%116

Some College (<1 yr)

8%42

Some College (1+ yr)

11.8%62

Associate's Degree

20.2%106

Bachelor's Degree

25.3%133

Master's Degree

8%42

Professional Degree

1.1%6

Doctorate

0.8%4

HS or Higher

98.3%

BA or Higher

35.2%

Graduate+

9.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$218,500

Median Renti

$925

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.6%254

Renter-Occupied

16.4%50

Total Units

306

Homeownership

83.6%

Vacancy Rate

0.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

2%5

$50K–$100K

6.3%16

$100K–$150K

11.4%29

$150K–$200K

19.7%50

$200K–$300K

46.9%119

$300K–$500K

12.6%32

$500K–$1M

1.2%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%1

2010–2019

2%6

2000–2009

0.3%1

1990–1999

2.6%8

1980–1989

4.6%14

1970–1979

1.6%5

1960–1969

2.6%8

1950–1959

20.9%64

1940–1949

6.5%20

1939 or earlier

58.5%179

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

91.4%278

Electricity

7.2%22

Fuel Oil

0.7%2

Coal

0.7%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$102,969

Mean Household Incomei

$106,930

Per Capita Incomei

$46,685

Poverty Ratei

5.5%

Unemploymenti

10.4%

Labor Forcei

412

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.7%2

$10K–$15K

3.9%12

$15K–$20K

0.7%2

$20K–$25K

0.7%2

$25K–$30K

2.3%7

$30K–$35K

1%3

$35K–$40K

0.7%2

$40K–$45K

3.6%11

$45K–$50K

1.6%5

$50K–$60K

5.3%16

$60K–$75K

10.5%32

$75K–$100K

14.1%43

$100K–$125K

19.4%59

$125K–$150K

6.2%19

$150K–$200K

25.7%78

$200K+

3.6%11

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

Programs in this community

Project Based Section 82 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

60.8%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

346

Avg. Commutei

22.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

369

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

23(4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.1%Insured

4.9%Uninsured