East Pasadena is a CDP located in Los Angeles County California. East Pasadena has a 2024 population of 5,362. East Pasadena is currently declining at a rate of -1.03% annually and its population has decreased by -11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,025 in 2020.
The average household income in East Pasadena is $148,926 with a poverty rate of 6.43%. The median age in East Pasadena is 44.3 years: 43.5 years for males, and 44.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Pasadena was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,009 | 35.93% |
| Asian | 1,903 | 34.03% |
| Other race | 1,164 | 20.82% |
| Two or more races | 318 | 5.69% |
| Black or African American | 148 | 2.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.36% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,036 | 2.74 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Married | 994 | 3.51 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
| Non Family | 633 | 1.23 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
| Female | 264 | 3.82 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
| Male | 145 | 2.11 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
72.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 247 | 5.95% |
| Associates Degree | 261 | 6.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,316 | 31.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 892 | 21.49% |
| High School Graduate | 569 | 13.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 254 | 6.12% |
| Some College | 612 | 14.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,527 | 1,462 | 1,094 |
| Hispanic | 1,369 | 944 | 320 |
| White | 1,109 | 1,098 | 723 |
| Other Race | 902 | 574 | 178 |
| Black | 148 | 148 | 88 |
| 2+ Races | 128 | 128 | 77 |
| Native American | 20 | 20 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 71.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,491 | $82,349 | $48,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $117,683 | $128,095 | $100,500 |
| High School Graduate | $41,237 | $41,736 | $36,833 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,536 | $28,357 | $30,329 |
| Overall | $63,775 | $72,197 | $55,865 |
| Some College | $47,188 | $61,875 | $46,513 |
$63,775
Average Earnings
$72,197
Average Male
$55,865
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
40.6% of East Pasadena residents speak only English, while 59.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,924 | 199 | 10.34% |
| Other | 1,163 | 185 | 15.91% |
| Asian | 1,876 | 98 | 5.22% |
| White | 1,474 | 44 | 2.99% |
| Multiple | 316 | 27 | 8.54% |
| Black | 148 | 1 | 0.68% |
6.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.03%
Male Poverty Rate
5.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Pasadena is Other, with 15.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Pasadena is Black, with 0.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.57% |
| High School | 8.61% |
| Some College | 6.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 53.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 27.27% |
| Male Employed | 2.54% |
| Female Employed | 1.4% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $125,188 | $178,739 |
| Households | $105,714 | $148,926 |
| Married Families | $144,219 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $76,536 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.8%
Male Marriage Rate
49.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
89
Number of Veterans
84
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 49 |
| World War II | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 43 |
| 75+ | 34 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54 | 3.32% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 1.05% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.94% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 9.38% |
| Black | 8 | 5.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
46.35%
Born in East Pasadena
61.46%
Native Born
38.54%
Foreign Born
11.68%
Non Citizen
26.86%
Naturalized
61.46% of East Pasadena residents were born in the United States, with 46.35% having been born in California. 11.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,362 | -56 | -1.03% |
| 2023 | 5,418 | -56 | -1.02% |
| 2022 | 5,474 | -355 | -6.09% |
| 2021 | 5,829 | -196 | -3.25% |
| 2020 | 6,025 | -118 | -1.92% |
| 2019 | 6,143 | 172 | 2.88% |
| 2018 | 5,971 | -317 | -5.04% |
| 2017 | 6,288 | 129 | 2.09% |
| 2016 | 6,159 | 96 | 1.58% |
| 2015 | 6,063 | -60 | -0.98% |
| 2014 | 6,123 | 68 | 1.12% |
| 2013 | 6,055 | 252 | 4.34% |
| 2012 | 5,803 | 29 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 5,774 | -370 | -6.02% |
| 2010 | 6,144 | 0 | 0% |