Patterson Heights, Pennsylvania

Patterson Heights, Pennsylvania
Borough
A neighborhood in Patterson Heights
Location in Beaver County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Coordinates: 40°44′21″N80°19′41″W / 40.73917°N 80.32806°W / 40.73917; -80.32806
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Beaver
Incorporated	1899
Government
• Type	Borough Council
Area [1]
• Total	0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2)
• Land	0.23 sq mi (0.58 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation	1,053 ft (321 m)
Population  (2020) [2]
• Total	639
• Density	2,840.00/sq mi (1,094.20/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	15010 [3]
Area code	724
FIPS code	42-58384
Website	patterson-hgts.com

Patterson Heights is a borough in north-central Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 639 at the 2020 census. ^[4] It is a part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

Geography

Patterson Heights is located in north-central Beaver County at 40°44′21″N80°19′41″W / 40.73917°N 80.32806°W / 40.73917; -80.32806 (40.739029, −80.328050). ^[5] According to the United States Census Bureau, Patterson Heights has a total area of 0.23 square miles (0.6 km²), of which 0.004 square miles (0.01 km²), or 2.46%, is water. ^[6]

Surrounding and adjacent neighborhoods

Patterson Heights has two land borders, including Beaver Falls to the northeast and Patterson Township to the south, west and northwest. Across the Beaver River to the east, Patterson Heights run adjacent with New Brighton.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1900	272		—
1910	367		34.9%
1920	459		25.1%
1930	639		39.2%
1940	657		2.8%
1950	678		3.2%
1960	816		20.4%
1970	777		−4.8%
1980	797		2.6%
1990	576		−27.7%
2000	670		16.3%
2010	636		−5.1%
2020	639		0.5%
2021 (est.)	629	[4]	−1.6%
Sources: [7] [8] [9] [2]

As of the 2000 census, ^[8] there were 670 people, 256 households, and 199 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,757.4 inhabitants per square mile (1,064.6/km²). There were 268 housing units at an average density of 1,103.0 per square mile (425.9/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 96.57% White, 0.30% African American, 0.45% Asian, 1.04% from other races, and 1.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.34% of the population.

There were 256 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.1% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.9% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the borough the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $49,917, and the median income for a family was $52,411. Males had a median income of $39,250 versus $31,771 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $21,244. About 7.7% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Children in Patterson Heights are served by the Blackhawk School District. The current schools serving Patterson Heights are:

• Patterson Primary School – grades K–2
• Blackhawk Intermediate School – grades 3–5
• Highland Middle School – grades 6–8
• Blackhawk High School – grades 9–12

Public services

Patterson Heights has a small volunteer fire department consisting of roughly 25 members. The Patterson Heights Volunteer Fire Department was incorporated November 4, 1903, making it Beaver County's first incorporated fire department. Patterson Heights does not have a police department. Police protection is contracted to the Patterson Township Police Department.

References

1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
2. "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
3. "Patterson Heights PA ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
4. Bureau, US Census. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
6. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Patterson Heights borough, Beaver County, Pennsylvania". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
7. "Census of Population and Housing". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
9. "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 11, 2013. Retrieved December 11, 2013.

External links

• Borough of Patterson Heights official website
• Patterson Heights Volunteer Fire Department