South Pasadena Population

1950–2026

5,145

2026 projection

3.8% since 2020 (decrease)

01K2K3K4K5K6K19501960197019801990200020102020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for South Pasadena. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20265,145-240.46%
20255,169-871.66%
20245,256-561.05%
20235,312-230.43%
20225,33500.00%
20215,335-140.26%
20205,349+2555.01%
20195,094-150.29%
20185,109+40.08%
20175,105+180.35%

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South Pasadena Demographics

70median age

Median age

Female70.5 yrs
Male69.1 yrs

Adults

5,209
3,517 seniors · 68%1,692 other adults

Sex

Female 57.8% · 3,076Male 42.2% · 2,244

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 53 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

South Pasadena Income

$53,075median household income

Median household income

$53,075

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$50,440

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

9.8%

About 1 in 10 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

South Pasadena Marital Status

43% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married43%51%37%
Never married15%20%11%
Divorced19%17%21%
Widowed22%11%30%
Separated<1%1%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201