South Pasadena

County:: Los Angeles County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 3.409
State:: California

South Pasadena is a city located in Los Angeles County, California. South Pasadena has a 2025 population of 24,808. South Pasadena is currently declining at a rate of -1.61% annually and its population has decreased by -7.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,845 in 2020.

The average household income in South Pasadena is $189,883 with a poverty rate of 5.12%. The median age in South Pasadena is 40.3 years: 38.6 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of South Pasadena includes 41.05% White, 32.94% Asian, 7.37% other race, 3.54% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Asian

Two or more races

Other race

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	10,795	41.05%
Asian	8,661	32.94%
Two or more races	3,833	14.58%
Other race	1,939	7.37%
Black or African American	932	3.54%
Native American	123	0.47%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	14	0.05%

South Pasadena Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

South Pasadena's average per capita income is $82,982. Household income levels show a median of $128,105. The poverty rate stands at 5.12%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$192,295	-
Families	$170,272	$236,474
Households	$128,105	$189,883
Non Families	$83,555	$95,967

$82,982

Average Income

$128,105

Median Household Income

5.12%

Poverty Rate