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Pasadena

Maryland · 32,979 residents · 14.928 sq mi
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Pasadena is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,832. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 20,886 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $329,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,979
+173%since 2000
from 12,093 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,209 / sq mi
+173%since 2000
from 810 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
−3%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K15K22K29K37K1990201020202024Pasadena
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,832
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,205 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,286
+74%since 2000
from $26,626 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$329,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $169,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,848
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $866 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
19.5% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(22,448)
Black14.4%(4,754)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(2,271)
Asian4%(1,322)
Other5.5%(1,809)
Diversity Score61.9%(20,410)
Diversity Score
62
+176%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+77%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.5%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pasadena, Maryland?

Pasadena, Maryland has about 32,979 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pasadena, Maryland?

The typical household in Pasadena, Maryland earns about $100,832 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 $329,300, and the typical rent is about $1,848 a month.

How educated are people in Pasadena, Maryland?

About 32.4% 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 5.1% 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 22,967 residents, a change of about 229 percent over that period.

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