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South Pasadena

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
3.409
State:
California

South Pasadena is a city located in Los Angeles County, California. South Pasadena has a 2026 population of 25,065. South Pasadena is currently declining at a rate of -1.16% annually and its population has decreased by -6.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,837 in 2020.

The median household income in South Pasadena is $127,175 with a poverty rate of 4.91%. The median age in South Pasadena is 40.5 years: 38.3 years for males, and 42.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 99.9 males.

25.1K
Total Population
7,353
Density (mi²)
-295 -1.16%
Growth

South Pasadena Population

South Pasadena Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202625,065-295-1.16%
202525,360-296-1.15%
202425,656-78-0.3%
202325,734-195-0.75%
202225,929-309-1.18%
202126,238-694-2.58%
202026,8371,5546.15%
201925,283-248-0.97%
201825,531-200-0.78%
201725,731-150-0.58%
201625,881-83-0.32%
201525,964320.12%
201425,932580.22%
201325,874750.29%
201225,799980.38%
201125,701990.39%
201025,602-17-0.07%
200024,2923561.49%
199023,9361,2555.53%
198022,681-298-1.3%
197022,9793,27316.61%
196019,7062,77116.36%
195016,9352,57917.96%
194014,3566264.56%
193013,7306,07879.43%
19207,6523,00364.59%
19104,6493,648364.44%
19001,00137860.67%
189062300%

Median Age

Overall: 40.5 years
Female: 42.1 years
Male: 38.3 years

South Pasadena Adults

There are 19,728 adults, (3,467 of whom are seniors) in South Pasadena.

Sex Ratio

Female: 13,043 (50%)
Male: 13,025 (50%)

Demographics

The racial composition of South Pasadena includes 37.37% White, 35.52% Asian, 8.31% other race, 3% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9,74237.37%
Asian9,26035.52%
Two or more races3,84914.77%
Other race2,1678.31%
Black or African American7813%
Native American2250.86%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander440.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2,2188.51%
Other race1,9557.5%
White5752.21%
Native American2030.78%
Asian1440.55%
Black or African American490.19%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9,16735.17%
Asian9,11634.97%
Two or more races1,6316.26%
Black or African American7322.81%
Other race2120.81%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander440.17%
Native American220.08%

South Pasadena Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

South Pasadena 's average per capita income is $82,572. Household income levels show a median of $127,175. The poverty rate stands at 4.91%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$199,077-
Families$182,566$241,245
Households$127,175$192,657
Non Families$79,500$94,754

$82,572

Average Income

$127,175

Median Household Income

4.91%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)