Patterson, LA Demographics

A map of Patterson's Population by Race

Patterson, Louisiana has an estimated population of 5,744, a decrease from the 5,931 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.6% White, 39.9% Black, 8.1% Multiracial, 2.6% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Asian. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Louisiana 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 59.7% in 2020 and 60.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Patterson is ranked the 96th most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 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 96th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Patterson's White Population

2,735 residents of Patterson, or 47.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Patterson is lower than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Patterson ranks 343rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Patterson's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Patterson's population has increased from 46.2% to 47.6%.

Patterson is more White than neighboring Siracusaville (0% White). Patterson is less White than neighboring Bayou Vista (76.1% White), Berwick (76.2% White), Morgan City (58.8% White), and Centerville (97.2% White).

Patterson's Black Population

2,292 residents of Patterson, or 39.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Patterson is higher than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Patterson ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Patterson's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.4%. Black residents' share of Patterson's population has decreased from 43.1% to 39.9%.

Patterson is more Black than neighboring Bayou Vista (2% Black), Berwick (10.7% Black), Morgan City (16.7% Black), and Centerville (0% Black). Patterson is less Black than neighboring Siracusaville (98.8% Black).

Patterson's Asian Population

40 residents of Patterson, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Patterson is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Patterson ranks 150th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Patterson's Asian population has declined by an estimated 7.0%. Asian residents' share of Patterson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Patterson is more Asian than neighboring Bayou Vista (0% Asian), Berwick (0% Asian), Centerville (0% Asian), and Siracusaville (0% Asian). Patterson is less Asian than neighboring Morgan City (1.1% Asian).

Patterson's Hispanic Population

147 residents of Patterson, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Patterson is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Patterson ranks 169th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Patterson's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 43.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Patterson's population has decreased from 4.4% to 2.6%.

Patterson is more Hispanic than neighboring Centerville (0% Hispanic), and Siracusaville (0% Hispanic). Patterson is less Hispanic than neighboring Bayou Vista (11.3% Hispanic), Berwick (9.6% Hispanic), and Morgan City (19.2% Hispanic).

Patterson's Native American/Other Population

65 residents of Patterson, or 1.1% 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 Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Patterson ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Patterson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 35.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Patterson's population has decreased from 1.7% to 1.1%.

Patterson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Berwick (0% Native American/Other), Morgan City (0.4% Native American/Other), Centerville (0% Native American/Other), and Siracusaville (0% Native American/Other). Patterson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bayou Vista (1.2% Native American/Other).

Patterson's Multiracial Population

465 residents of Patterson, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Patterson is slightly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Patterson ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Patterson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 105.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Patterson's population has increased from 3.8% to 8.1%.

Patterson is more Multiracial than neighboring Berwick (3.6% Multiracial), Morgan City (3.8% Multiracial), Centerville (2.8% Multiracial), and Siracusaville (1.2% Multiracial). Patterson is less Multiracial than neighboring Bayou Vista (9.4% 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.