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Pasadena

Maryland · 24,287 residents · 14.928 sq mi
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Pasadena is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,035. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 12,194 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $319,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,287
+101%since 2000
from 12,093 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,627 / sq mi
+101%since 2000
from 810 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
−2%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K15K22K29K37K1990201020202024Pasadena
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,035
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,205 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,498
+30%since 2000
from $26,626 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
57.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.321
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$319,700
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $169,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,448
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $866 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
73.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
14.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+39%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(10,773)
Black6.8%(820)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(161)
Asian1.5%(178)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.5%(2,716)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(20,380)
Black6.8%(1,644)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(1,055)
Asian2.5%(611)
Other2.4%(594)
Diversity Score36%(8,743)
Diversity Score
36
+60%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+56%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.2%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pasadena, Maryland?

Pasadena, Maryland has about 24,287 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pasadena, Maryland?

The typical household in Pasadena, Maryland earns about $88,035 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pasadena, Maryland expensive?

In Pasadena, Maryland, the median home is worth about $319,700, and the typical rent is about $1,448 a month.

How educated are people in Pasadena, Maryland?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pasadena, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pasadena, Maryland?

About 4.7% of people in Pasadena, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pasadena, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Pasadena, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,275 residents, a change of about 143 percent over that period.

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