State
County
Land Area (mi²)
3.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
7,317.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.80%
Growth Since 2010
-2.70%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
South Pasadena is a city located in Los Angeles County California. With a 2020 population of 24,927, it is the 275th largest city in California and the 1544th largest city in the United States . South Pasadena is currently declining at a rate of -0.80% annually and its population has decreased by -2.70% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,619 in 2010. South Pasadena reached it's highest population of 25,914 in 2015. Spanning over 3 miles, South Pasadena has a population density of 7,317 people per square mile.
The average household income in South Pasadena is $156,525 with a poverty rate of 7.61%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,802 per month, and the median house value is $1.07 Mn. The median age in South Pasadena is 40.1 years, 38.4 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Pasadena was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,239 | 55.49% |
| Asian | 7,818 | 30.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1,545 | 6.02% |
| Some Other Race | 1,078 | 4.20% |
| Black or African American | 922 | 3.59% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 59 | 0.23% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,827 | 2.6 | 47.4 |
| Married | 5,049 | 3.36 | 62 |
| Non Family | 3,305 | 1.29 | 33.3 |
| Female | 984 | 2.92 | 31.4 |
| Male | 489 | 2.97 | 24.3 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 315 | 1.74% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 368 | 2.03% |
| High School Graduate | 1,404 | 7.76% |
| Some College | 2,423 | 13.38% |
| Associates Degree | 1,389 | 7.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,041 | 33.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,164 | 34.05% |
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,251 | 8,133 | 5,736 |
| Asian | 5,667 | 5,457 | 4,265 |
| Hispanic | 3,254 | 2,936 | 1,492 |
| Other Race | 744 | 612 | 368 |
| Black | 581 | 576 | 392 |
| 2+ Races | 410 | 410 | 343 |
| Native American | 40 | 38 | 38 |
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 95.00%.
65.56% of South Pasadena residents speak only English, while 34.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 20.16% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,914 | 676 | 6.19% |
| Asian | 7,809 | 627 | 8.03% |
| Hispanic | 4,704 | 391 | 8.31% |
| Multiple | 1,542 | 162 | 10.51% |
| Other | 1,073 | 160 | 14.91% |
| Black | 901 | 61 | 6.77% |
7.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.42%
Male Poverty Rate
7.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Pasadena is Other, with 14.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Pasadena is White, with 6.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.86%.
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.2%
Male Marriage Rate
51.0%
Female Marriage Rate
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.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 415 | 3.63% |
| Asian | 100 | 1.67% |
| Hispanic | 77 | 2.23% |
| Black | 34 | 5.54% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 1.68% |
4.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
70.3%
Labor Force Participation
67.5%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
75.08%
Native Born
24.92%
Foreign Born
9.16%
Non Citizen
15.76%
Naturalized
75.08% of South Pasadena residents were born in the United States, with 50.33% having been born in California. 9.16% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24,927 | -201 | -0.80% |
| 2020 | 25,128 | -201 | -0.79% |
| 2019 | 25,329 | -201 | -0.79% |
| 2018 | 25,530 | -177 | -0.69% |
| 2017 | 25,707 | -119 | -0.46% |
| 2016 | 25,826 | -88 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 25,914 | 17 | 0.07% |
| 2014 | 25,897 | 25 | 0.10% |
| 2013 | 25,872 | 74 | 0.29% |
| 2012 | 25,798 | 97 | 0.38% |
| 2011 | 25,701 | 94 | 0.37% |
| 2010 | 25,607 | 1,315 | 0.53% |
| 2000 | 24,292 | 356 | 0.15% |
| 1990 | 23,936 | 1,255 | 0.54% |
| 1980 | 22,681 | -298 | -0.13% |
| 1970 | 22,979 | 3,273 | 1.55% |
| 1960 | 19,706 | 2,771 | 1.53% |
| 1950 | 16,935 | 2,579 | 1.67% |
| 1940 | 14,356 | 626 | 0.45% |
| 1930 | 13,730 | 6,078 | 6.02% |
| 1920 | 7,652 | 3,003 | 5.11% |
| 1910 | 4,649 | 3,648 | 16.60% |
| 1900 | 1,001 | 378 | 4.86% |
| 1890 | 623 | 0.00% |