Patterson, California

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Patterson is a city located in Stanislaus County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 11,606. Patterson is known as the "Apricot Capital of the World"

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Geography

Image:CAMap-doton-Patterson.pngPatterson is located at 37°28'23" North, 121°7'58" West (37.472984, -121.132867)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.4 km² (2.9 mi²). 7.4 km² (2.9 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Patterson is the eastern terminus of California State Route 130 as defined by state legislation, although the route is unbuilt in Stanislaus County. A freeway has been proposed for construction along this route, passing directly through the Diablo Range west of the city toward the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Demographics

As of the census Template:GR of 2000, there were 11,606 people, 3,146 households, and 2,608 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,561.4/km² (4,037.5/mi²). There were 3,262 housing units at an average density of 438.8/km² (1,134.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 55.65% White, 1.89% African American, 1.47% Native American, 2.10% Asian, 0.42% Pacific Islander, 31.54% from other races, and 6.92% from two or more races. 56.96% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,146 households out of which 53.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.9% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.1% were non-families. 13.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.62 and the average family size was 3.94.

In the city the population was spread out with 36.4% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 16.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $47,780, and the median income for a family was $51,422. Males had a median income of $36,207 versus $27,679 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,746. 12.0% of the population and 8.6% of families were below the poverty line. 11.5% of those under the age of 18 and 15.2% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

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