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Altadena

California · 42,777 residents · 8.465 sq mi
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Altadena is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,839. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $639,600. Households here earn about 36% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,777
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42,610 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,053 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5,034 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+11%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
41K42K43K45K46K1990201020202024Altadena
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,839
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,549 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,541
+40%since 2000
from $27,604 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$639,600
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $259,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,222
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $752 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.7
+80%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.5%(16,848)
Black30.8%(13,112)
Hispanic / Latino20.4%(8,690)
Asian4.1%(1,761)
Other0%
Diversity Score84.1%(35,833)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(17,231)
Black22.9%(9,816)
Hispanic / Latino26.9%(11,502)
Asian5.2%(2,231)
Other3.4%(1,453)
Diversity Score87.7%(37,503)
Diversity Score
88
+4%since 2000
from 84 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 38.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+32%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.6%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
19.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altadena, California?

Altadena, California has about 42,777 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altadena, California?

The typical household in Altadena, California earns about $82,839 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Altadena, California expensive?

In Altadena, California, the median home is worth about $639,600, and the typical rent is about $1,222 a month.

How educated are people in Altadena, California?

About 41.7% of adults age 25 and over in Altadena, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Altadena, California?

About 9.2% of people in Altadena, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Altadena, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Altadena, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 119 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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