Pasadena, MD Demographics

A map of Pasadena's Population by Race

Pasadena, Maryland had a population of 32,979 in 2020. It was 68.1% White, 14.4% Black, 4.0% Asian, 6.9% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 5.7% 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 536 places in Maryland, Pasadena is the 38th 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

22,448 residents of Pasadena identify as White, or 68.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Pasadena considerably larger than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Pasadena is ranked #308 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Pasadena is more White than neighboring Glen Burnie (50.7% White), and Ferndale (55.2% White). Pasadena is less White than neighboring Riviera Beach (81.6% White), Severna Park (83.3% White), and Lake Shore (85.4% White).

Pasadena's Black Population

4,754 residents of Pasadena identify as Black, or 14.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Pasadena less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Pasadena is ranked #205 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Pasadena is more Black than neighboring Riviera Beach (5.6% Black), Severna Park (3.8% Black), and Lake Shore (3.5% Black). Pasadena is less Black than neighboring Glen Burnie (25.8% Black), and Ferndale (21.4% Black).

Pasadena's Asian Population

1,322 residents of Pasadena identify as Asian, or 4.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Pasadena roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Pasadena is ranked #140 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Pasadena is more Asian than neighboring Riviera Beach (1.8% Asian), Severna Park (3.6% Asian), and Lake Shore (1.6% Asian). Pasadena is less Asian than neighboring Glen Burnie (4.3% Asian), and Ferndale (4.9% Asian).

Pasadena's Hispanic Population

2,271 residents of Pasadena identify as Hispanic, or 6.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pasadena roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Pasadena is ranked #206 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Pasadena is more Hispanic than neighboring Riviera Beach (4.6% Hispanic), Severna Park (4% Hispanic), and Lake Shore (3.9% Hispanic). Pasadena is less Hispanic than neighboring Glen Burnie (12.6% Hispanic), and Ferndale (12.1% Hispanic).

Pasadena's Native American/Other Population

296 residents of Pasadena 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 Pasadena roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Pasadena is ranked #143 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Pasadena is more Native American/Other than neighboring Riviera Beach (0.8% Native American/Other), Severna Park (0.5% Native American/Other), and Lake Shore (0.7% Native American/Other). Pasadena is less Native American/Other than neighboring Glen Burnie (1% Native American/Other), and Ferndale (1% Native American/Other).

Pasadena's Multiracial Population

1,888 residents of Pasadena identify as Multiracial, or 5.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pasadena roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Pasadena is ranked #104 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Pasadena is more Multiracial than neighboring Riviera Beach (5.5% Multiracial), Glen Burnie (5.6% Multiracial), Severna Park (4.9% Multiracial), Lake Shore (5% Multiracial), and Ferndale (5.3% Multiracial).

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