Pasadena, CA Demographics

A map of Pasadena's Population by Race

Pasadena, California had a population of 138,699 in 2020. It was 36.7% White, 7.8% Black, 17.4% Asian, 33.0% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Pasadena, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Pasadena is the 44th 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).

Pasadena's White Population

50,858 residents of Pasadena identify as White, or 36.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Pasadena roughly similar to the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Pasadena is ranked #1095 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Pasadena is more White than neighboring San Marino (27.7% White), South Pasadena (36% White), and East Pasadena (24.9% White). Pasadena is less White than neighboring Altadena (41.8% White), and San Pasqual (47% White).

Pasadena's Black Population

10,795 residents of Pasadena identify as Black, or 7.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Pasadena roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Pasadena is ranked #122 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Pasadena is more Black than neighboring San Pasqual (3.1% Black), San Marino (0.5% Black), South Pasadena (2.4% Black), and East Pasadena (2.6% Black). Pasadena is less Black than neighboring Altadena (16.7% Black).

Pasadena's Asian Population

24,149 residents of Pasadena identify as Asian, or 17.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Pasadena roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Pasadena is ranked #164 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Pasadena is more Asian than neighboring Altadena (6.8% Asian). Pasadena is less Asian than neighboring San Pasqual (23.8% Asian), San Marino (60.6% Asian), South Pasadena (33.9% Asian), and East Pasadena (32% Asian).

Pasadena's Hispanic Population

45,742 residents of Pasadena identify as Hispanic, or 33.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pasadena slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Pasadena is ranked #591 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Pasadena is more Hispanic than neighboring Altadena (28.4% Hispanic), San Pasqual (20.4% Hispanic), San Marino (7.1% Hispanic), and South Pasadena (20.7% Hispanic). Pasadena is less Hispanic than neighboring East Pasadena (36.1% Hispanic).

Pasadena's Native American/Other Population

1,166 residents of Pasadena identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Pasadena 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, Pasadena is ranked #1165 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Pasadena is more Native American/Other than neighboring San Pasqual (0.7% Native American/Other), and San Marino (0.3% Native American/Other). Pasadena is less Native American/Other than neighboring Altadena (0.9% Native American/Other), and East Pasadena (0.9% Native American/Other).

Pasadena's Multiracial Population

5,989 residents of Pasadena identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pasadena roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Pasadena is ranked #879 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Pasadena is more Multiracial than neighboring San Marino (3.9% Multiracial), and East Pasadena (3.3% Multiracial). Pasadena is less Multiracial than neighboring Altadena (5.4% Multiracial), San Pasqual (5% Multiracial), and South Pasadena (6.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.