Pasadena, CA Demographics
What is the population of Pasadena?
There are 137,554 residents in Pasadena, with a median age of 39.9. Of this, 49.14% are males and 50.86% are females. US-born citizens make up 69.34% of the resident pool in Pasadena, while non-US-born citizens account for 17.48%. Additionally, 13.17% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 118,421 people in Pasadena currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 137,554 | -0.9% |
| Male Population | 67,594 | -0.2% |
| Female Population | 69,960 | -1.5% |
Male Population 49.14%
Female Population 50.86%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39.9 | 2.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 95,383 | 1.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 24,049 | -3.0% |
| Not Citizen | 18,122 | -7.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 69.34%
Citizen not U.S. Born 17.48%
Not Citizen 13.17%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,483 | 6.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 12,388 | -2.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,546 | 6.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,379 | 5.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 118,421 | -0.7% |
Moved from Abroad 1.09%
Moved from Same County 9.09%
Moved from Same State 1.13%
Moved from Different State 1.75%
Same House as Last Year 86.94%
What are the employment statistics in Pasadena?
White-collar workers make up 91.43% of the working population in Pasadena, while blue-collar employees account for 8.57%. There are also 12,008 entrepreneurs in Pasadena (16.24% of the workforce); 42,022 workers employed in private companies (56.84%); and 9,496 people working in governmental institutions (12.84%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 67,595 | 0.5% |
| Blue Collar | 6,335 | 2.3% |
White Collar 91.43%
Blue Collar 8.57%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 12,008 | 3.3% |
| Private Companies | 42,022 | 0.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 9,496 | -0.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 10,404 | -1.4% |
Self Employees 16.24%
Private Companies 56.84%
Governmental Workers 12.84%
Not for Profit Companies 14.07%
How many households are there in Pasadena?
There are a total of 56,076 households in Pasadena, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 54.55% of these Pasadena households, while non-family units account for the remaining 45.45%. Additionally, 22% of households have children and 78% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 56,076 | 1.6% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 30,590 | -1.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 25,486 | 5.1% |
Family Households 54.55%
Non-Family Households 45.45%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 12,338 | -6.0% |
| Households without Children | 43,738 | 4.0% |
Households with Children 22%
Households without Children 78%
What are the median and average incomes in Pasadena?
The average annual household income in Pasadena is $142,697, while the median household income sits at $97,818 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $113,669, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $104,398. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $42,956 and $68,689, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $142,697 | 10.8% |
| Median Household Income | $97,818 | 9.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 115,583 | -1.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Pasadena?
There are 61,956 housing units in Pasadena, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1960. Of the 56,076 occupied housing units in Pasadena, 42.12% are owner-occupied, while 57.88% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.36% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $984,300. In general, housing costs reach $2,234 per month in Pasadena.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 61,956 | 0.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1960 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 17,963 | 1.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4,563 | -8.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8,569 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6,780 | 3.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7,508 | -0.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6,184 | -1.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3,320 | -0.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4,241 | 3.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,612 | 20.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 216 | 272.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 56,076 | 1.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 23,622 | 1.1% |
| Renter Occupied | $32,454 | 1.9% |
Owner Occupied 42.12%
Renter Occupied 57.88%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 16,149 | 0.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 7,473 | 2.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $984,300 | 13.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $974,900 | 14.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,234 | 9.1% |
With Mortgage 68.36%
Without Mortgage 31.64%
What is the level of education in Pasadena?
Approximately 18.77% of the population in Pasadena holds a high school degree (that's 21,427 residents), while 17.55% have attained a college certificate (22,087 locals) and 27.84% have a bachelor's degree (31,789 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 7,245 | -3.9% |
| Some High School | 21,427 | -0.6% |
| Some College | 22,087 | -1.9% |
| Associate Degree | 6,814 | -5.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31,789 | 2.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 26,854 | 2.2% |
No High School 6.35%
Some High School 18.77%
Some College 17.55%
Associate Degree 5.97%
Bachelor's Degree 27.84%
Graduate Degree 23.52%
What is the marital status of Pasadena residents?
A total of 48,655 people in Pasadena have never been married (which represents 41.31% of the total population), while 51,681 of them are wedded (43.88%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,799 (1.53%) and 10,728 (9.11%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 48,655 | 2.3% |
| Married | 51,681 | -3.2% |
| Separated | 1,799 | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 6,705 | 8.6% |
| Divorced | 10,728 | 10,728.0% |
Never Married 41.31%
Married 43.88%
Separated 1.53%
Widowed 5.69%
Divorced 9.11%
What are the most common means of transportation in Pasadena?
The top three means of transportation people in Pasadena use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 47,963 residents commute by car, 3,584 prefer going to work by walking and 1,659 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 47,963 | -3.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,659 | -11.8% |
| Subway or Elevated | 819 | N/A |
| Railroad | 138 | -56.3% |
| Bicycle | 943 | -10.1% |
| Motorcycle | 212 | 45.2% |
| TaxiCab | 159 | 43.2% |
| Walk | 3,584 | -6.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Pasadena by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91101 | 19,737 | 10,777 | $86,631.00 | $110,883.00 |
| 91103 | 27,167 | 8,776 | $78,513.00 | $124,070.00 |
| 91104 | 35,918 | 13,260 | $93,856.00 | $128,004.00 |
| 91105 | 12,692 | 5,647 | $163,253.00 | $233,648.00 |
| 91106 | 23,813 | 10,572 | $91,220.00 | $145,508.00 |
| 91107 | 32,581 | 12,675 | $120,822.00 | $163,513.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.