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Patterson, Louisiana
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Location of Patterson in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. Mary |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.52 sq mi (6.54 km2) |
| • Land | 2.52 sq mi (6.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
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| • Total | 5,931 |
| • Density | 2,349.84/sq mi (907.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-59340 |
Patterson is a city in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. In 2010, about 6,112 people lived there. It is part of the Morgan City area.
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History of Patterson
Early Settlement and Name Changes
In the early 1800s, some people from Pennsylvania came to the Bayou Teche area. One of them, Hans Knight, decided to settle his family in what is now Patterson. This community was first known by names like Dutch Settlement or Dutch Town.
In 1832, a trader named Captain John Patterson from Indiana moved to the area. He built a store and became a very important person in the community. The town was later renamed Pattersonville in his honor. This happened after Captain Patterson successfully moved the local post office to Dutch Settlement.
In 1907, Pattersonville officially became a town and was renamed the Town of Patterson.
Geography of Patterson
Patterson is located at 29°41′33″N 91°18′24″W / 29.69250°N 91.30667°W.
The city covers a total area of about 6.5 square kilometers (2.5 square miles). All of this area is land.
People in Patterson
Patterson's Population Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 2,998 | — | |
| 1920 | 2,538 | −15.3% | |
| 1930 | 2,206 | −13.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,800 | −18.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,938 | 7.7% | |
| 1960 | 2,923 | 50.8% | |
| 1970 | 4,409 | 50.8% | |
| 1980 | 4,693 | 6.4% | |
| 1990 | 4,736 | 0.9% | |
| 2000 | 5,130 | 8.3% | |
| 2010 | 6,112 | 19.1% | |
| 2020 | 5,931 | −3.0% | |
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Patterson in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census showed that 5,931 people lived in Patterson. There were 2,217 households and 1,235 families.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,740 | 46.2% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 2,559 | 43.15% |
| Native American | 66 | 1.11% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.73% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed | 260 | 4.38% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 262 | 4.42% |
Patterson in 2010
According to the census of 2010, there were 6,112 people living in Patterson. There were 2,291 households. About 65.5% of these households were owned by the people living in them.
The people living in Patterson were made up of different groups:
- 51.9% White
- 44.3% African American
- 0.7% Native American
- 0.6% Asian
- 1.5% from two or more races.
About 3.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 33.1% of households had children under 18. Also, 27.0% of all households had people living alone. The average household had 2.61 people. The average family had 3.16 people.
About 27.0% of people in the city were under 18 years old. About 11.5% were 65 years or older. The average age was 33.1 years.
Education in Patterson
The St. Mary Parish School Board manages the schools in Patterson. The schools include:
- Hattie A. Watts Elementary School
- Patterson Junior High School
- Patterson High School
Sports in Patterson
Patterson is known for its strong football teams. Even though they have only reached the state championship twice, they are often in the playoffs.
Patterson is also the hometown of famous football players:
- Dalton Hilliard, a running back for LSU and the New Orleans Saints. He is in the Saints' Hall of Fame.
- Ike Hilliard, a wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
On January 15, 2009, Kenny Hilliard was named ESPN RISE Sophomore Player of the Year.
Notable People from Patterson
- Ralph Norman Bauer: He was born in Patterson in 1899. He served as the Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1940 to 1948.
- Dalton Hilliard: A running back who played for the New Orleans Saints.
- Ike Hilliard: A wide receiver who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Gillis Wilson: A defensive end who played for the Carolina Panthers.
See also
In Spanish: Patterson (Luisiana) para niños
