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Patterson, LA
City in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
Population
5,744
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,276
ZIP codes
0
Patterson and its ZIP codes
Patterson at a glance
- Patterson is about 21 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- It is the 96th most populous of 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
- Households here earn a median of $49,886 a year, 18% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,400 (26% below Louisiana) and median rent is $878 a month.
Local data for Patterson, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Patterson, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,886
Poverty rate
22.9%
Median home value
$160,400
Median rent
$878/mo
Homeownership
56.2%
Bachelor's or higher
9.0%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
31.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (539), German Americans (235), Irish Americans (132).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Mary Parish. PPP loans are for Patterson.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,289
19,370 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,332
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$537M
FY 2026, $10,860 per person
How people get to work
Patterson, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.1%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Patterson, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
164
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,543
12.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 45°F
58.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Patterson, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.2%
U.S. 33.3% +13.9 pts
Diabetes
18.1%
U.S. 12.1% +6.0 pts
Smoking
23.3%
U.S. 12.8% +10.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Patterson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou VistaCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.8 |
| BerwickTown | 4.4 mi | 5.9 |
| Morgan CityCity | 6.6 mi | 6 |
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.9 |
| SiracusavilleCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.8 |
| AmeliaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| FranklinCity | 13 mi | 10 |
| Bayou L'OurseCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| BaldwinTown | 18 mi | 3.2 |
| CharentonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5 |
| Pierre PartCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| SupremeCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.4 |
| SorrelCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.1 |
| GlencoeCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| LabadievilleCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.9 |
| NapoleonvilleVillage | 24 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Patterson, LA in?
- Patterson is in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Patterson, LA?
- About 5,744 people live in Patterson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Patterson?
- Nearby places include Bayou Vista (2.8 mi), Berwick (4.4 mi), Morgan City (6.6 mi), Centerville (8.3 mi), Siracusaville (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023