Township · Pennsylvania
Patton Township, Pennsylvania
Patton Township, township, in Centre County, Pennsylvania. Patton Township had 15,623 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 15,650 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 15,791 (±20). GEOID 4202758440.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,623
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,650 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,791 ±20
Median household income
$83,656
±$11,072 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$388,100
±$27,112 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,386
±$109 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Patton Township and what county is it in?
Patton Township is a township in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It covers 24.6 square miles of land, 636 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Patton Township: Park Forest Village (CDP, 8,831 in 2020) and Toftrees (CDP, 3,513 in 2020).
Patton Township is in the State College, PA metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Patton Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 15,623 people lived in Patton Township on July 1, 2025, down 0.5% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. The 2020 Census counted 15,650 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 15,791 (±20).
| Measure | Patton Township | Centre County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,791±20 | 158,576 | −37 |
| Households | 6,956±387 | 59,013 | +662 |
| Average household size | 2.26±0.13 | 2.32 | −0.25 |
| Housing units | 8,100±408 | 66,475 | +831 |
Patton Township's population since 2000
From 11,420 in 2000 to 15,623 in 2025: up 36.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Patton Township as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Patton Township?
The median resident of Patton Township is 32.7 years old; 16.7% are under 18 and 14.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 69.7%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 13.8%. 16.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Patton Township | Centre County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.7±1.8 | 34.2 | +3.1 |
| Under 18 years | 16.7%±2.1 pts | 14.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.1%±2.4 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Male | 52.1%±3.1 pts | 52.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.0%±1.8 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 69.7%±4.5 pts | 82.8% | −11.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.0%±2.0 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 13.8%±3.1 pts | 5.7% | +4.5 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.9%±2.2 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 16.9%±3.8 pts | 8.0% | +5.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.9%±4.4 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4%±2.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
| With a disability | 8.7%±2.3 pts | 11.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.8%±1.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 99.2%±0.7 pts | 94.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 73.4%±4.2 pts | 46.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 43.0%±4.3 pts | 23.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 76.8%±4.5 pts | 77.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.1%±2.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Patton Township earn?
Half of Patton Township's 6,956 households earn less than $83,656 a year (±$11,072), against $74,291 in Centre County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $83,493 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Patton Township | Centre County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $83,656±$11,072 | $74,291 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $118,742±$10,921 | $100,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $52,536±$4,310 | $39,316 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.3%±3.6 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.7%±5.5 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.7%±2.2 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.2%±1.6 pts | 93.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.1%±4.3 pts | 85.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Patton Township?
Owners occupy 50.5% of Patton Township's occupied homes and renters 49.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $388,100 by its owner (±$27,112). The median renter pays $1,386 a month including utilities, and 50.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Patton Township | Centre County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $388,100±$27,112 | $323,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,386±$109 | $1,207 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.2%±8.3 pts | 49.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,108±$163 | $1,869 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 50.5%±4.4 pts | 61.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 49.5%±4.4 pts | 38.2% | – |
| Housing units | 8,100±408 | 66,475 | +831 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.0%±3.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 44.9%±4.0 pts | 57.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.2%±1.0 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.8%±1.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.4%±3.3 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.5%±1.2 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.0%±3.7 pts | 11.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Patton Township building?
Builders took permits for 27 new housing units in Patton Township in 2025 (27 in single-family houses), 1.7 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Pennsylvania.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Patton Township work and get to work?
60.2% of Patton Township's workers drive alone and 21.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Patton Township | Centre County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.1%±4.0 pts | 55.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5%±2.3 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 60.2%±5.1 pts | 63.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8%±3.4 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 8.4%±3.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±1.0 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.5%±4.5 pts | 15.3% | +11.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.0 min±2.4 | 20.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Patton Township?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Patton Township, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $31,912 (Tract 113.01) to $131,262 (Tract 114.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 113.03Centre County | 3,979 | $76,885 |
| Tract 114.01Centre County | 4,121 | $84,063 |
| Tract 114.02Centre County | 3,859 | $131,262 |
| Tract 113.02Centre County | 1,797 | $46,167 |
| Tract 113.01Centre County | 2,464 | $31,912 |
| Tract 115.04Centre County | 4,040 | $72,403 |
| Tract 115.03Centre County | 3,082 | $49,444 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Patton Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Patton Township compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Patton Township is the 801st-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 117th-most populous of 1,542 in Pennsylvania.
Patton Township ranks 851st of 2,136 places in Pennsylvania with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 117th | 1,542 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 935th | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 1,107th | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 851st | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 354th | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 249th | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 428th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 213th | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42nd | 2,129 |
| Median age | 2,051st | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 2,007th | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 267th | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 2,025th | 2,156 |
Patton Township's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Patton Township?
6 of the 57 figures for Patton Township on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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