CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

South Pasadena

Florida · 5,353 residents · 0.61 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Tampa metro area
Compare
The short version

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
Median age
69.1
−2%since 2000
from 70.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024South Pasadena
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 50.7%(36)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.2%(64)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 140.8%(42)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 191.3%(71)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.8%(96)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 344%(216)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 444.1%(220)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 547.5%(404)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6418%(964)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7425.5%(1,364)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8421.1%(1,130)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over13.9%(746)
US avg: 1.9%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
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%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
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
−19%since 2009
from 6.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in South Pasadena on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(5,612)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(89)
Asian0.7%(42)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(4,788)
Black2.5%(132)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(248)
Asian1%(51)
Other2.5%(135)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.7%(240)
Venezuelan2.8%(143)
Cuban1.9%(98)
Puerto Rican0.8%(42)
Colombian0.3%(14)
Spaniard0.1%(6)
Ancestry
Irish17.9%(912)
German17%(867)
English12.3%(627)
American10.1%(516)
French8.5%(434)
Italian6.2%(318)
Polish3.5%(177)
Scottish2.3%(116)
Dutch2%(104)
Greek1.8%(90)
Scotch-Irish1.8%(90)
Swedish1.7%(86)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Lithuanian1.4%(69)
Russian1.3%(67)
Norwegian1.1%(57)
Welsh1.1%(54)
Hungarian1%(53)
Ukrainian0.7%(38)
Danish0.7%(37)
British0.6%(32)
Czech0.6%(31)
Slovak0.5%(25)
Swiss0.4%(20)
Croatian0.4%(18)
Canadian0.3%(16)
West Indian0.3%(14)
Jamaican0.3%(14)
Austrian0.2%(12)
Latvian0.2%(12)
Finnish0.2%(8)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest French population
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%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married20.4%(449)
Married51.8%(1,139)
Widowed11.3%(249)
Divorced16.5%(362)
Women 15+
Never married11.4%(343)
Married38.1%(1,148)
Widowed29.8%(898)
Divorced20.6%(621)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Drill deeper

Places similar to South Pasadena

Brookridge
Pop 4,923
LaBelle
Pop 5,754
Jan Phyl
Pop 5,708
Fort Pierce South
Pop 5,028
Places similar to South Pasadena
Head to head

Compare South Pasadena to nearby cities

SOUTH PASADENA VS
Gulfport
Income$71,203+97%
Home value$366,200+85%
Population11,404+121%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SOUTH PASADENA VS
St. Pete Beach
Income$114,583+217%
Home value$675,700+242%
Population8,553+65%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SOUTH PASADENA VS
West Lealman
Income$51,589+43%
Home value$169,100−14%
Population14,944+189%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SOUTH PASADENA VS
Lealman
Income$45,308+25%
Home value$196,400−1%
Population20,567+298%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
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.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Florida
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare South Pasadena with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →