Patterson Heights, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 711, Patterson Heights's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Patterson Heights is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Beaver County. The total population is 711. It ranks as the 1175th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Patterson Heights is 47.6 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Patterson Heights is $102,969. This is 32% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 28% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.5%. This is 53% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 10.4%. This is 98% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $218,500. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Patterson Heights is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Patterson Heights has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 8.7%.

Education

35.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about the same as the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Patterson Heights, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.