Altadena, CA Demographics
A map of Altadena's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 17,900 | 41.8% |
Hispanic | 12,171 | 28.4% |
Black | 7,136 | 16.7% |
Asian | 2,919 | 6.8% |
Multiracial | 2,334 | 5.4% |
Native American/Other | 386 | 0.9% |
Altadena, California had a population of 42,846 in 2020. It was 41.8% White, 16.7% Black, 6.8% Asian, 28.4% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 5.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Altadena, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Altadena is the 214th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Altadena's White Population
17,900 residents of Altadena identify as White, or 41.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Altadena slightly larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Altadena is ranked #1047 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Altadena is more White than neighboring Pasadena (36.7% White), San Marino (27.7% White), and East Pasadena (24.9% White). Altadena is less White than neighboring San Pasqual (47% White), and La Cañada Flintridge (54.1% White).
Altadena's Black Population
7,136 residents of Altadena identify as Black, or 16.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Altadena slightly larger than the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Altadena is ranked #25 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Altadena is more Black than neighboring Pasadena (7.8% Black), San Pasqual (3.1% Black), La Cañada Flintridge (0.6% Black), San Marino (0.5% Black), and East Pasadena (2.6% Black).
Altadena's Asian Population
2,919 residents of Altadena identify as Asian, or 6.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Altadena slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Altadena is ranked #390 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Altadena is less Asian than neighboring Pasadena (17.4% Asian), San Pasqual (23.8% Asian), La Cañada Flintridge (31.1% Asian), San Marino (60.6% Asian), and East Pasadena (32% Asian).
Altadena's Hispanic Population
12,171 residents of Altadena identify as Hispanic, or 28.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Altadena slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Altadena is ranked #688 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Altadena is more Hispanic than neighboring San Pasqual (20.4% Hispanic), La Cañada Flintridge (8.3% Hispanic), and San Marino (7.1% Hispanic). Altadena is less Hispanic than neighboring Pasadena (33% Hispanic), and East Pasadena (36.1% Hispanic).
Altadena's Native American/Other Population
386 residents of Altadena identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Altadena roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Altadena is ranked #1072 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Altadena is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pasadena (0.8% Native American/Other), San Pasqual (0.7% Native American/Other), La Cañada Flintridge (0.8% Native American/Other), and San Marino (0.3% Native American/Other).
Altadena's Multiracial Population
2,334 residents of Altadena identify as Multiracial, or 5.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Altadena roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Altadena is ranked #613 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Altadena is more Multiracial than neighboring Pasadena (4.3% Multiracial), San Pasqual (5% Multiracial), La Cañada Flintridge (5% Multiracial), San Marino (3.9% Multiracial), and East Pasadena (3.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.