Patterson, Louisiana
City · Population 5,614 · #56 in Louisiana
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About Patterson
Patterson, LA is a close-knit town located in southern Louisiana counting 5,614 people who proudly call it home.
Patterson holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.52 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,228 residents per square mile.
📰 Patterson News Today
- Brea Nicole Paul Obituary May 11, 2026 Twin City Funeral Home · May 11
- Ronald Craft Obituary - Morgan City, LA Dignity Memorial · Aug 10
- Officer with troubled past put on paid leave after traffic stop klfy.com · Jul 8
- Lydia Patterson Institute President Thanks Louisiana Methodists for Their Crucial Financial Support ‘When We Needed It Most. Louisiana UMC · Jun 10
- Patterson man faces nearly 500 additional charges in child exploitation case KPLC 7 News · May 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Patterson Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Patterson — but the Louisiana one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,614.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Patterson
- Pizza Hut — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Wedell-Williams Aviation & Cypress Sawmill Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Patterson
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Patterson
- Hattie A. Watts Elementary School
- Patterson High School
- Patterson Junior High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeCity
Population (2024)5,614
Rank in state#56 of 304
Land area2.52 sq mi
Density2,228/sq mi
Coordinates29.6909, -91.3095