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South Pasadena

Florida · 5,353 residents · 0.61 sq mi
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South Pasadena has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,136. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $197,600. With a median age of 69.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 69.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,353
−7%since 2000
from 5,778 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,775 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 9,472 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
69.1
−2%since 2000
from 70.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024South Pasadena
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,136
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,160 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,437
+38%since 2000
from $26,420 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,600
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$968
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $609 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
45.6% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+73%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(5,612)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(89)
Asian0.7%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(352)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(4,788)
Black2.5%(132)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(248)
Asian1%(51)
Other2.5%(135)
Diversity Score24.6%(1,316)
Diversity Score
25
+303%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+27%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
23.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 34.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.3%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
Female
60.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
Foreign born
12.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Pasadena, Florida?

South Pasadena, Florida has about 5,353 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Pasadena, Florida earns about $36,136 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Pasadena, Florida expensive?

In South Pasadena, Florida, the median home is worth about $197,600, and the typical rent is about $968 a month.

How educated are people in South Pasadena, Florida?

About 28.7% of adults age 25 and over in South Pasadena, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Pasadena, Florida?

About 18.8% of people in South Pasadena, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Pasadena, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, South Pasadena, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 291 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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