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East Pasadena

California · 6,021 residents · 1.317 sq mi
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East Pasadena is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,637. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $830,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,021
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6,045 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,572 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,590 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+14%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024East Pasadena
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,637
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,378 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,290
+25%since 2000
from $34,548 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.9%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$830,800
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,894
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $805 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
36.0% rent
Afford Score
9.1
+51%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.9%(1,502)
Black2.6%(159)
Hispanic / Latino36.1%(2,174)
Asian32%(1,928)
Other4.3%(258)
Diversity Score87.8%(5,286)
Diversity Score
88
+6%since 2000
from 83 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 39.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+57%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.2%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
40.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Pasadena, California?

East Pasadena, California has about 6,021 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Pasadena, California earns about $91,637 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 $830,800, and the typical rent is about $1,894 a month.

How educated are people in East Pasadena, California?

About 48.2% 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 5.0% 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 111 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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