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, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,083

Median Agei

40.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.5%2,882

Black

3.5%108

Two or More

2.2%67

Hispanic/Latino

0.6%17

Asian

0.3%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1%21

High School Diploma

37.7%778

Some College (<1 yr)

4.9%102

Some College (1+ yr)

11.3%233

Associate's Degree

6.8%140

Bachelor's Degree

19.2%395

Master's Degree

12.9%265

Professional Degree

2.8%57

HS or Higher

96.6%

BA or Higher

34.8%

Graduate+

15.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$233,400

Median Renti

$986

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.6%965

Renter-Occupied

21.4%262

Total Units

1,408

Homeownership

78.6%

Vacancy Rate

12.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.9%9

$50K–$100K

3.7%36

$100K–$150K

11.4%110

$150K–$200K

18.5%179

$200K–$300K

44.8%432

$300K–$500K

19%183

$500K–$1M

1.7%16

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.9%13

2000–2009

6.5%91

1990–1999

11.9%168

1980–1989

1.4%20

1970–1979

9.8%138

1960–1969

17.5%247

1950–1959

23.7%333

1940–1949

6%85

1939 or earlier

22.2%313

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.1%958

Electricity

17.7%217

Bottled/LP Gas

2.3%28

Other

1.1%14

Fuel Oil

0.8%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,171

Mean Household Incomei

$102,429

Per Capita Incomei

$41,227

Poverty Ratei

6.6%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

1,593

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.4%42

$10K–$15K

1.5%18

$15K–$20K

1.5%19

$20K–$25K

5.1%62

$25K–$30K

9.3%114

$30K–$35K

1.1%14

$35K–$40K

5.6%69

$40K–$45K

7.2%88

$45K–$50K

5%61

$50K–$60K

5.1%62

$60K–$75K

10.5%129

$75K–$100K

11.7%143

$100K–$125K

6.8%83

$125K–$150K

11.2%138

$150K–$200K

9%111

$200K+

6%74

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

Housing Choice Vouchers8 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

140.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,515

Avg. Commutei

25.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,528

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

148(6.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.5%Insured

3.5%Uninsured