One of the nice things about Patterson is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities.
As is often the case in a small city, Patterson doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The citizens of Patterson have a very low rate of college education: just 6.70% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, compared to a national average of 21.84% for all cities.
The per capita income in Patterson in 2022 was $20,229, which is lower middle income relative to Louisiana, and low income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $80,916 for a family of four. However, Patterson contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Patterson is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Patterson home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Patterson residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Patterson include French, German, English, Italian, and Irish.
The most common language spoken in Patterson is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Vietnamese.
