Pasadena is a city located in Los Angeles County California. Pasadena has a 2024 population of 131,926. Pasadena is currently declining at a rate of -1.22% annually and its population has decreased by -4.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 138,462 in 2020.
The average household income in Pasadena is $142,697 with a poverty rate of 13.41%. The median age in Pasadena is 39.9 years: 38.6 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pasadena was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59,090 | 42.96% |
| Other race | 24,984 | 18.16% |
| Asian | 24,492 | 17.81% |
| Two or more races | 17,174 | 12.49% |
| Black or African American | 11,022 | 8.01% |
| Native American | 711 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 81 | 0.06% |
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 56,076 | 2.37 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
| Non Family | 25,486 | 1.36 | 30.8 | 69.2 |
| Married | 21,993 | 3.2 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Female | 5,677 | 3.22 | 36.7 | 63.3 |
| Male | 2,920 | 3.29 | 35.1 | 64.9 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
42.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,603 | 3.47% |
| Associates Degree | 6,489 | 6.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 29,897 | 28.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 26,686 | 25.7% |
| High School Graduate | 14,420 | 13.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7,159 | 6.89% |
| Some College | 15,598 | 15.02% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 39,832 | 38,471 | 27,122 |
| Hispanic | 32,626 | 24,609 | 8,873 |
| Asian | 19,665 | 18,967 | 14,807 |
| Other Race | 16,698 | 11,293 | 2,971 |
| 2+ Races | 10,288 | 9,059 | 4,988 |
| Black | 8,431 | 7,816 | 3,438 |
| Native American | 606 | 543 | 202 |
| Islander | 53 | 53 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 75.3%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,332 | $83,310 | $67,554 |
| Graduate Degree | $99,665 | $114,702 | $89,871 |
| High School Graduate | $33,961 | $36,017 | $29,846 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,894 | $28,517 | $21,841 |
| Overall | $60,607 | $64,407 | $58,107 |
| Some College | $41,184 | $45,149 | $40,231 |
$60,607
Average Earnings
$64,407
Average Male
$58,107
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
56.74% of Pasadena residents speak only English, while 43.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 47,907 | 7,963 | 16.62% |
| Other | 24,644 | 4,970 | 20.17% |
| White | 46,157 | 4,549 | 9.86% |
| Asian | 23,813 | 3,255 | 13.67% |
| Black | 10,673 | 1,990 | 18.65% |
| Multiple | 17,078 | 1,872 | 10.96% |
13.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.36%
Male Poverty Rate
14.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pasadena is Other, with 20.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pasadena is White, with 9.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.85% |
| High School | 17.6% |
| Some College | 13.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 23.04% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.59% |
| Male Employed | 5.62% |
| Female Employed | 5.38% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $129,119 | $177,834 |
| Households | $97,818 | $142,697 |
| Married Families | $160,972 | $210,433 |
| Non Families | $70,378 | $96,327 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.6%
Male Marriage Rate
40.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
3,565
Number of Veterans
3,305
Male Veterans
260
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,102 |
| Second Gulf War | 902 |
| First Gulf War | 344 |
| Korea | 335 |
| World War II | 116 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,446 |
| 55 to 64 | 592 |
| 65 to 74 | 591 |
| 35 to 54 | 545 |
| 18 to 34 | 391 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,256 | 4.39% |
| Hispanic | 858 | 2.29% |
| Black | 398 | 4.32% |
| 2+ Races | 349 | 2.94% |
| Asian | 274 | 1.27% |
| Other Race | 266 | 1.38% |
| Native American | 22 | 3.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.9%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
50.41%
Born in Pasadena
70.59%
Native Born
29.41%
Foreign Born
13.17%
Non Citizen
16.23%
Naturalized
70.59% of Pasadena residents were born in the United States, with 50.41% having been born in California. 13.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 123,756 | -1,634 | -1.3% |
| 2028 | 125,390 | -1,634 | -1.29% |
| 2027 | 127,024 | -1,634 | -1.27% |
| 2026 | 128,658 | -1,634 | -1.25% |
| 2025 | 130,292 | -1,634 | -1.24% |
| 2024 | 131,926 | -1,634 | -1.22% |
| 2023 | 133,560 | -932 | -0.69% |
| 2022 | 134,492 | -1,798 | -1.32% |
| 2021 | 136,290 | -2,172 | -1.57% |
| 2020 | 138,462 | -3,354 | -2.37% |
| 2019 | 141,816 | -669 | -0.47% |
| 2018 | 142,485 | -242 | -0.17% |
| 2017 | 142,727 | 817 | 0.58% |
| 2016 | 141,910 | 1,106 | 0.79% |
| 2015 | 140,804 | 414 | 0.29% |
| 2014 | 140,390 | 218 | 0.16% |
| 2013 | 140,172 | 465 | 0.33% |
| 2012 | 139,707 | 635 | 0.46% |
| 2011 | 139,072 | 1,532 | 1.11% |
| 2010 | 137,540 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 133,936 | 2,345 | 1.78% |
| 1990 | 131,591 | 13,519 | 11.45% |
| 1980 | 118,072 | 5,121 | 4.53% |
| 1970 | 112,951 | -3,456 | -2.97% |
| 1960 | 116,407 | 11,830 | 11.31% |
| 1950 | 104,577 | 22,713 | 27.74% |
| 1940 | 81,864 | 5,778 | 7.59% |
| 1930 | 76,086 | 30,732 | 67.76% |
| 1920 | 45,354 | 15,063 | 49.73% |
| 1910 | 30,291 | 21,174 | 232.25% |
| 1900 | 9,117 | 4,235 | 86.75% |
| 1890 | 4,882 | 4,491 | 1148.59% |
| 1880 | 391 | -123,365 | -99.68% |