Patterson, CA Demographics

A map of Patterson's Population by Race

Patterson, California has an estimated population of 24,693, an increase from the 23,781 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.5% Hispanic, 17.6% White, 4.9% Black, 4.8% Asian, 3.3% Multiracial, and 2.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Patterson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Patterson has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Patterson, that probability was 55.9% in 2020 and 52.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Patterson is ranked the 309th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Patterson was ranked the 317th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Patterson's White Population

4,350 residents of Patterson, or 17.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Patterson is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Patterson ranks 1311th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Patterson's White population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of Patterson's population has decreased from 18.8% to 17.6%.

Patterson is more White than neighboring Westley (0% White), Grayson (1.3% White), and Monterey Park Tract (0% White). Patterson is less White than neighboring Crows Landing (36.1% White), and Diablo Grande (52.8% White).

Patterson's Black Population

1,216 residents of Patterson, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Patterson is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Patterson ranks 145th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Patterson's Black population has declined by an estimated 23.1%. Black residents' share of Patterson's population has decreased from 6.6% to 4.9%.

Patterson is more Black than neighboring Westley (0% Black), Grayson (1.8% Black), Crows Landing (0% Black), and Diablo Grande (3.7% Black). Patterson is less Black than neighboring Monterey Park Tract (31.1% Black).

Patterson's Asian Population

1,194 residents of Patterson, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Patterson is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Patterson ranks 409th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Patterson's Asian population has declined by an estimated 19.5%. Asian residents' share of Patterson's population has decreased from 6.2% to 4.8%.

Patterson is more Asian than neighboring Westley (0% Asian), Grayson (0% Asian), Crows Landing (0% Asian), and Monterey Park Tract (0% Asian). Patterson is less Asian than neighboring Diablo Grande (19.7% Asian).

Patterson's Hispanic Population

16,413 residents of Patterson, or 66.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Patterson is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Patterson ranks 295th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Patterson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Patterson's population has increased from 62.9% to 66.5%.

Patterson is more Hispanic than neighboring Crows Landing (63.9% Hispanic), and Diablo Grande (20.5% Hispanic). Patterson is less Hispanic than neighboring Westley (100% Hispanic), Grayson (97% Hispanic), and Monterey Park Tract (68.9% Hispanic).

Patterson's Native American/Other Population

699 residents of Patterson, or 2.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Patterson is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Patterson ranks 373rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Patterson's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 37.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Patterson's population has increased from 2.1% to 2.8%.

Patterson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Westley (0% Native American/Other), Grayson (0% Native American/Other), Crows Landing (0% Native American/Other), Diablo Grande (0% Native American/Other), and Monterey Park Tract (0% Native American/Other).

Patterson's Multiracial Population

821 residents of Patterson, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Patterson is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Patterson ranks 1149th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Patterson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Patterson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Patterson is more Multiracial than neighboring Westley (0% Multiracial), Grayson (0% Multiracial), Crows Landing (0% Multiracial), Diablo Grande (3.2% Multiracial), and Monterey Park Tract (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.