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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

East Pasadena

California · 5,910 residents · 1.317 sq mi
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East Pasadena is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $40,677. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $299,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,910
−2%vs 2000
vs 6,045 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,487 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 4,590 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
37.3
+2%vs 2000
vs 36.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024East Pasadena
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,677
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,378 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,550
−38%vs 2000
vs $34,548 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
11.8%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$299,800
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $320,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $805 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.2% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
7.4
+23%vs 2000
vs 6.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.1%(2,302)
Black2.4%(144)
Hispanic / Latino35.2%(2,130)
Asian20%(1,207)
Other0%
Diversity Score82.7%(5,000)
1990
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(3,894)
Black1.7%(101)
Hispanic / Latino30.2%(1,785)
Asian15.5%(915)
Other16.9%(1,000)
Diversity Score82.4%(4,868)
Diversity Score
82
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 83 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.3%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 39.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.1%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
12.4%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+36%vs 2000
vs 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Pasadena, California?

East Pasadena, California has about 5,910 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in East Pasadena, California?

The typical household in East Pasadena, California earns about $40,677 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Pasadena, California expensive?

In East Pasadena, California, the median home is worth about $299,800, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in East Pasadena, California?

About 34.3% of adults age 25 and over in East Pasadena, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Pasadena, California?

About 11.8% of people in East Pasadena, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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