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Pasadena

Texas · 151,950 residents · 43.69 sq mi
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Pasadena has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,781. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $132,300. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
151,950
+7%since 2000
from 141,674 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,478 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 3,243 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.5
+15%since 2000
from 29.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
116K126K137K147K158K1990201020202024Pasadena
2024149K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,781
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,522 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,168
+48%since 2000
from $16,301 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$993
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $534 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
46.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+30%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.2%(66,923)
Black1.5%(2,068)
Hispanic / Latino48.2%(68,348)
Asian1.8%(2,531)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.5%(94,168)
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.6%(37,341)
Black3.3%(4,992)
Hispanic / Latino67.8%(103,037)
Asian2.2%(3,346)
Other1.7%(2,569)
Diversity Score59.2%(89,906)
Diversity Score
59
−11%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+50%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.6%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
26.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
27.0%
−41.3 ptssince 2013
from 68.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pasadena, Texas?

Pasadena, Texas has about 151,950 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pasadena, Texas?

The typical household in Pasadena, Texas earns about $57,781 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pasadena, Texas expensive?

In Pasadena, Texas, the median home is worth about $132,300, and the typical rent is about $993 a month.

How educated are people in Pasadena, Texas?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pasadena, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pasadena, Texas?

About 18.1% of people in Pasadena, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pasadena, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Pasadena, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 32,587 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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