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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pasadena

California · 133,936 residents · 22.96 sq mi
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Pasadena has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,012. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $268,100. Despite a median home value of $268,100, the poverty rate sits 28% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

133,936
+2%since 1990
from 131,591 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,833 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 5,731 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.5
+5%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
131K134K137K140K143K1990201020202024Pasadena
2024137K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,012
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,103 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,186
+44%since 1990
from $19,588 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.9%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$268,100
−28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $281,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$746
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $630 in 1990
US average: $602
45.8%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 46.3% in 1990
54.2% rent
5.8
−27%since 1990
from 8.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic57.1%(75,183)
Black19%(24,985)
Hispanic / Latino26.9%(35,400)
Asian8.2%(10,733)
Diversity Score88.8%(116,868)
2000
White, non-Hispanic39.1%(52,381)
Black14%(18,711)
Hispanic / Latino33.4%(44,734)
Asian9.9%(13,253)
Diversity Score85.5%(114,459)
85
−4%since 1990
from 89 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.3%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 36.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.5%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 77.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
17.8%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
−17%since 1990
from 22.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pasadena, California?

Pasadena, California has about 133,936 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pasadena, California?

The typical household in Pasadena, California earns about $46,012 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pasadena, California expensive?

In Pasadena, California, the median home is worth about $268,100, and the typical rent is about $746 a month.

How educated are people in Pasadena, California?

About 41.3% of adults age 25 and over in Pasadena, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pasadena, California?

About 15.9% of people in Pasadena, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pasadena, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Pasadena, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,345 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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