South Pasadena, California Population 2022
South Pasadena is a city located in Los Angeles County California. With a 2020 population of 27,207, it is the 283rd largest city in California and the 1683rd largest city in the United States. South Pasadena is currently growing at a rate of 0.49% annually and its population has increased by 0.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,943 in 2020. Spanning over 3 miles, South Pasadena has a population density of 7,987 people per square mile.
The average household income in South Pasadena is $156,525 with a poverty rate of 6.84%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,830 per month, and the median house value is $1.11 Mn. The median age in South Pasadena is 40.1 years, 38.4 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
South Pasadena Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Pasadenawas:
- White: 50.60%
- Asian: 32.04%
- Two or more races: 7.83%
- Other race: 4.71%
- Black or African American: 4.60%
- Native American: 0.22%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,892 | 50.60% |
| Black or African American | 1,171 | 4.60% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 57 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 8,164 | 32.04% |
| Some Other Race | 1,200 | 4.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1,994 | 7.83% |
South Pasadena Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,671 | 2.62 | 49 |
| Married | 4,868 | 3.41 | 63.4 |
| Male | 444 | 2.91 | 28.2 |
| Female | 1,056 | 3.13 | 38.3 |
| Non Family | 3,303 | 1.26 | 34 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 254 | 1.39% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 265 | 1.45% |
| High School Graduate | 1,134 | 6.19% |
| Some College | 2,372 | 12.94% |
| Associates Degree | 1,374 | 7.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,402 | 34.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,532 | 35.63% |
South Pasadena Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 39 | 37 | 37 |
| Asian | 5,980 | 5,765 | 4,572 |
| White | 7,929 | 7,855 | 5,807 |
| Black | 794 | 789 | 581 |
| Other Race | 894 | 808 | 544 |
| 2+ Races | 746 | 746 | 430 |
| Hispanic | 3,221 | 2,998 | 1,605 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 94.87%.
$75,274
Average Earnings
$89,254
Average Male
$62,033
Average Female
South Pasadena Language by Age
South Pasadena Language
65.07% of South Pasadena residents speak only English, while 34.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 19.90% of the population.
South Pasadena Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8,156 | 673 | 8.25% |
| Multiple | 1,991 | 158 | 7.94% |
| Black | 1,143 | 74 | 6.47% |
| White | 10,160 | 644 | 6.34% |
| Other | 97 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 4,786 | 187 | 3.91% |
6.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.14%
Male Poverty Rate
7.54%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in South Pasadena
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Pasadena is Asian, with 8.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Pasadena is Hispanic, with 3.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.50%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.66%.
South Pasadena Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.4%
Male Marriage Rate
49.8%
Female Marriage Rate
South Pasadena Married by Age and Sex
South Pasadena Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
South Pasadena Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 362 | 3.44% |
| Black | 18 | 2.13% |
| Asian | 109 | 1.72% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 1.22% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 2.06% |
South Pasadena Veterans by Education
3.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
71.7%
Labor Force Participation
68.8%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
52.15%
Born in South Pasadena
75.90%
Native Born
24.10%
Foreign Born
8.13%
Non Citizen
15.97%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
75.90% of South Pasadena residents were born in the United States, with 52.15% having been born in California. 8.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 623 | 0.00% | |
| 1900 | 1,001 | 378 | 4.86% |
| 1910 | 4,649 | 3,648 | 16.60% |
| 1920 | 7,652 | 3,003 | 5.11% |
| 1930 | 13,730 | 6,078 | 6.02% |
| 1940 | 14,356 | 626 | 0.45% |
| 1950 | 16,935 | 2,579 | 1.67% |
| 1960 | 19,706 | 2,771 | 1.53% |
| 1970 | 22,979 | 3,273 | 1.55% |
| 1980 | 22,681 | -298 | -0.13% |
| 1990 | 23,936 | 1,255 | 0.54% |
| 2000 | 24,292 | 356 | 0.15% |
| 2010 | 25,619 | 1,327 | 0.53% |
| 2011 | 25,751 | 132 | 0.52% |
| 2012 | 25,883 | 132 | 0.51% |
| 2013 | 26,015 | 132 | 0.51% |
| 2014 | 26,147 | 132 | 0.51% |
| 2015 | 26,279 | 132 | 0.50% |
| 2016 | 26,411 | 132 | 0.50% |
| 2017 | 26,543 | 132 | 0.50% |
| 2018 | 26,675 | 132 | 0.50% |
| 2019 | 26,807 | 132 | 0.49% |
| 2020 | 26,943 | 136 | 0.51% |
| 2021 | 27,075 | 132 | 0.49% |
| 2022 | 27,207 | 132 | 0.49% |