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Patterson, LA


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Patterson, Louisiana

Patterson, Louisiana, in St Mary county, is 52 miles S of Baton Rouge, Louisiana (center to center) and 75 miles W of New Orleans, Louisiana. As of the year 2000 census, 5,130 people lived in Patterson.

The People and Families of Patterson

In Patterson, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Patterson had a median family income of $30,000.

Political Inclinations

Patterson residents donated more money ($300) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Patterson Housing

An estimated 71% of living spaces in Patterson are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Patterson, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Patterson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyPatterson Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyPatterson Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 12%Patterson Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 12%Patterson Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Patterson, LA

Comparing Patterson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity89
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population33
Senior Citizens32
Well-Paid Single Men14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married58

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better15
College Educated Adults13
Median Family Income15
People Above Poverty14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work67
Public Transportation Use46
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Affordability of Rents106
Housing Recently Built88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime24

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