South Pasadena, CA Demographics

A map of South Pasadena's Population by Race

South Pasadena, California had a population of 26,943 in 2020. It was 36.0% White, 2.4% Black, 33.9% Asian, 20.7% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 6.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of South Pasadena, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, South Pasadena is the 286th 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).

South Pasadena's White Population

9,692 residents of South Pasadena identify as White, or 36.0%. This makes the White share of the population of South Pasadena roughly similar to the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, South Pasadena is ranked #1104 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

South Pasadena is more White than neighboring Alhambra (8.4% White), San Marino (27.7% White), and San Gabriel (8.5% White). South Pasadena is less White than neighboring Pasadena (36.7% White), and San Pasqual (47% White).

South Pasadena's Black Population

638 residents of South Pasadena identify as Black, or 2.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of South Pasadena roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, South Pasadena is ranked #371 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

South Pasadena is more Black than neighboring Alhambra (1.6% Black), San Marino (0.5% Black), and San Gabriel (0.9% Black). South Pasadena is less Black than neighboring Pasadena (7.8% Black), and San Pasqual (3.1% Black).

South Pasadena's Asian Population

9,135 residents of South Pasadena identify as Asian, or 33.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of South Pasadena larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, South Pasadena is ranked #62 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

South Pasadena is more Asian than neighboring Pasadena (17.4% Asian), and San Pasqual (23.8% Asian). South Pasadena is less Asian than neighboring Alhambra (51.3% Asian), San Marino (60.6% Asian), and San Gabriel (63.4% Asian).

South Pasadena's Hispanic Population

5,584 residents of South Pasadena identify as Hispanic, or 20.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of South Pasadena less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, South Pasadena is ranked #843 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

South Pasadena is more Hispanic than neighboring San Marino (7.1% Hispanic), and San Pasqual (20.4% Hispanic). South Pasadena is less Hispanic than neighboring Alhambra (36.1% Hispanic), Pasadena (33% Hispanic), and San Gabriel (25% Hispanic).

South Pasadena's Native American/Other Population

209 residents of South 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 South 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, South Pasadena is ranked #1165 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

South Pasadena is more Native American/Other than neighboring Alhambra (0.6% Native American/Other), San Marino (0.3% Native American/Other), San Gabriel (0.4% Native American/Other), and San Pasqual (0.7% Native American/Other).

South Pasadena's Multiracial Population

1,685 residents of South Pasadena identify as Multiracial, or 6.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of South Pasadena roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, South Pasadena is ranked #392 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

South Pasadena is more Multiracial than neighboring Alhambra (1.9% Multiracial), San Marino (3.9% Multiracial), Pasadena (4.3% Multiracial), San Gabriel (1.8% Multiracial), and San Pasqual (5% Multiracial).

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