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Patterson, GA
City in Pierce County, Georgia.
Population
906
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
343
ZIP codes
0
Patterson and its ZIP codes
Patterson at a glance
- Patterson is 81% denser than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $34,261 a year, 56% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,100 (63% below Georgia) and median rent is $730 a month.
Local data for Patterson, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Patterson, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,261
Poverty rate
13.8%
Median home value
$112,100
Median rent
$730/mo
Homeownership
74.4%
Bachelor's or higher
26.0%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (74), Scottish Americans (15), Irish Americans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pierce County. PPP loans are for Patterson.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,188
4,650 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,635
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$132M
FY 2026, $6,675 per person
How people get to work
Patterson, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.9%
- Carpooled1.6%
- Public transit3.2%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Patterson, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
189
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
32
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 37°F
50.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Patterson, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
20.8%
U.S. 12.8% +8.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.9%
U.S. 11.1% +4.8 pts
Cities near Patterson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OffermanCity | 1.9 mi | 3.3 |
| BristolCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.8 |
| MershonCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.9 |
| BlackshearCity | 8.9 mi | 5.1 |
| ScrevenCity | 9.6 mi | 2.2 |
| HortenseCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| HobokenCity | 14 mi | 3.4 |
| NahuntaCity | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| SunnysideCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| DeenwoodCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.4 |
| WaycrossCity | 18 mi | 11.9 |
| HickoxCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.7 |
| RockinghamCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| Dixie UnionCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| OdumCity | 20 mi | 2 |
| JesupCity | 20 mi | 16.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Patterson, GA in?
- Patterson is in Pierce County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Patterson, GA?
- About 906 people live in Patterson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Patterson?
- Nearby places include Offerman (1.9 mi), Bristol (6.5 mi), Mershon (8.7 mi), Blackshear (8.9 mi), Screven (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023