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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

East Pasadena

California · 6,045 residents · 1.317 sq mi
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East Pasadena is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,378. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $320,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,045
+2%since 1990
from 5,910 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Median age
36.7
−2%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024East Pasadena
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.7%(402)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.8%(414)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.7%(406)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.9%(417)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.9%(355)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.5%(876)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415.2%(916)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5414.1%(855)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649.7%(584)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.2%(437)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844.7%(282)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.7%(101)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,378
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,677 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,548
+60%since 1990
from $21,550 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.4%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$320,100
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $299,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$805
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $611 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.2%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
28.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(3,894)
Black1.7%(101)
Hispanic / Latino30.2%(1,785)
Asian15.5%(915)
2000
White, non-Hispanic38.1%(2,302)
Black2.4%(144)
Hispanic / Latino35.2%(2,130)
Asian20%(1,207)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican29.2%(1,600)
Puerto Rican1.4%(79)
Honduran1.3%(71)
Panamanian0.7%(37)
Salvadoran0.6%(32)
Colombian0.4%(23)
Guatemalan0.1%(7)
Peruvian0.1%(6)
Asian origin
Chinese18.3%(1,000)
Filipino4.5%(244)
Taiwanese4.4%(243)
Sri Lankan2.2%(123)
Indonesian0.7%(39)
Korean0.6%(33)
Japanese0.4%(23)
Thai0.3%(14)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Irish5.5%(302)
German4.4%(240)
Italian3.5%(191)
Armenian3.2%(178)
American2.5%(135)
English2.4%(129)
Russian2%(107)
French1.7%(92)
Nigerian1.1%(61)
Greek0.9%(52)
Danish0.8%(42)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Arab0.7%(38)
Iranian0.5%(30)
Egyptian0.5%(25)
Scottish0.5%(25)
Ethiopian0.4%(21)
Polish0.4%(20)
Lebanese0.2%(13)
Norwegian0.2%(10)
British0.1%(6)
Hungarian0.1%(6)
Swedish0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Chinese population · Largest Irish population · Largest Filipino population · Largest Taiwanese population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.9%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 34.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.8%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 80.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
14.3%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
−26%since 1990
from 26.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32%(750)
Married60.6%(1,420)
Widowed1.1%(25)
Divorced6.3%(147)
Women 15+
Never married22.8%(562)
Married60.4%(1,490)
Widowed9.2%(226)
Divorced7.7%(189)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Pasadena, California?

East Pasadena, California has about 6,045 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in East Pasadena, California earns about $53,378 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 $320,100, and the typical rent is about $805 a month.

How educated are people in East Pasadena, California?

About 39.9% 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 9.4% of people in East Pasadena, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Pasadena, California grown since 1990?

Yes, East Pasadena, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 135 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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