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South Pasadena

California · 26,943 residents · 3.409 sq mi
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South Pasadena is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,927. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,113,100. Households here earn about 40% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 105%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,943
+11%since 2000
from 24,292 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,903 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 7,126 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+10%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K25K25K26K27K1990201020202024South Pasadena
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,927
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,728 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,960
+99%since 2000
from $32,620 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.2%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,113,100
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,830
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $833 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 44.1% in 2000
55.7% rent
Afford Score
10.1
+56%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36%(9,692)
Black2.4%(638)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(5,584)
Asian33.9%(9,135)
Other5.2%(1,395)
Diversity Score87.3%(23,521)
Diversity Score
87
+13%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
35.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+71%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 71.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
67.4%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
24.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Pasadena, California?

South Pasadena, California has about 26,943 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Pasadena, California earns about $109,927 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 $1,113,100, and the typical rent is about $1,830 a month.

How educated are people in South Pasadena, California?

About 70.6% 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 6.8% of people in South Pasadena, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Pasadena, California grown since 1990?

Yes, South Pasadena, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,007 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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