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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South Pasadena

California · 23,936 residents · 3.409 sq mi
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South Pasadena is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $43,043. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $371,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

23,936
−1%vs 2000
vs 24,292 in 2000
1990 – 2025
7,021 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 7,126 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.0
−6%vs 2000
vs 37.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,043
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,728 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$26,106
−20%vs 2000
vs $32,620 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$371,700
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $361,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$696
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $833 in 2000
US average: $450
44.4%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 44.1% in 2000
55.6% rent
8.6
+33%vs 2000
vs 6.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(12,344)
Black2.9%(708)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(3,903)
Asian26.4%(6,424)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.1%(18,733)
1990
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(16,701)
Black2.8%(680)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(3,142)
Asian21.3%(5,095)
Other6.1%(1,460)
Diversity Score70.9%(16,970)
71
−8%vs 2000
vs 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.0%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
91.6%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
19.7%
−5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.6 min
+28%vs 2000
vs 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Pasadena, California?

South Pasadena, California has about 23,936 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in South Pasadena, California earns about $43,043 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Pasadena, California expensive?

In South Pasadena, California, the median home is worth about $371,700, and the typical rent is about $696 a month.

How educated are people in South Pasadena, California?

About 49.0% of adults age 25 and over in South Pasadena, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Pasadena, California?

About 5.0% of people in South 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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