Patterson Authority

Patterson is a lower-income small town of 5,744 with home prices 1.3× below the Louisiana median.

Patterson, Louisiana

Patterson (5,744 residents) operates as a chartered municipality within St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. The median household income stands at $49,886.

Definition and scope

Located in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, Patterson operates within Louisiana's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 3 and is part of the Morgan City, LA metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Patterson has approximately 5,744 residents. The median age is 36.3 years. Roughly 56% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $160,400.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 47.6%
• Black or African American: 39.9%
• Hispanic or Latino: 2.6%
• Asian: 0.7%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Patterson is $49,886. Poverty rate stands at 22.9%. Unemployment rate at last release was 5.5%. Educational attainment: 9.0% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Patterson:

• Public schools: 3
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

Harry P Williams Memorial Airport provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Saint Mary Parish Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Schriever, Louisiana.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 4 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 9b.

References

• Louisiana State Authority — state-level reference for Louisiana.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.