Patterson, Iowa facts for kids
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Patterson, Iowa
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Location of Patterson, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 176 |
| • Density | 390.24/sq mi (150.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50218
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-61860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460039 |
Patterson is a small city in Madison County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 176 people lived there. It is part of the larger Des Moines area.
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History
Patterson was first planned out in 1872. The city got its name from Alexander Pattison. He was the original owner of the land where the town was built. However, his name was spelled wrong on the official map. The misspelled name, Patterson, stuck.
Geography
Patterson is located in Iowa, near the Middle River. It is a small city, covering an area of about 0.20 square miles (0.52 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 186 | — |
| 1890 | 133 | −28.5% |
| 1900 | 163 | +22.6% |
| 1910 | 147 | −9.8% |
| 1920 | 136 | −7.5% |
| 1930 | 123 | −9.6% |
| 1940 | 166 | +35.0% |
| 1950 | 133 | −19.9% |
| 1960 | 157 | +18.0% |
| 1970 | 120 | −23.6% |
| 1980 | 138 | +15.0% |
| 1990 | 128 | −7.2% |
| 2000 | 126 | −1.6% |
| 2010 | 130 | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 176 | +35.4% |
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2020 Census Information
In 2020, the city had 176 people living in 72 households. The population density was about 390 people per square mile. Most residents were White. A small number of people were Asian or from two or more races. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Patterson was 40.2 years. About 24% of the people were under 20 years old. Around 15% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (52.3%) and females (47.7%).
2010 Census Information
In 2010, Patterson had 130 people living in 57 households. The population density was about 650 people per square mile. Most of the people were White.
The average age was 43 years. About 22% of residents were under 18. Another 22% were 65 or older. The population was 52.3% male and 47.7% female.
Education
The Winterset Community School District is in charge of the public schools in Patterson.
See also
In Spanish: Patterson (Iowa) para niños
