Pasadena City PUMA, CA

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2021 Population

137,190

2.17% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

38.9

0.777% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13.3%

6.01% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$88,423

5.17% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$860,200

5.46% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

66,110

2.83% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Pasadena City PUMA, CA had a population of 137k people with a median age of 38.9 and a median household income of $88,423. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Pasadena City PUMA, CA declined from 140,235 to 137,190, a −2.17% decrease and its median household income grew from $84,073 to $88,423, a 5.17% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pasadena City PUMA, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (33.7%), Other (Hispanic) (18.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (17.7%), White (Hispanic) (11.2%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.49%).

45.7% of the households in Pasadena City PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

85.9% of the residents in Pasadena City PUMA, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA are Pasadena City College (8,463 degrees awarded in 2021), University of the People (488846) (1,300 degrees), and Art Center College of Design (586 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Pasadena City PUMA, CA was $860,200, and the homeownership rate was 41.5%.

Most people in Pasadena City PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Pasadena City PUMA, CA was 2 cars per household.

Pasadena City PUMA, CA borders San Gabriel Valley Region (North) PUMA, CA, Arcadia, San Gabriel & Temple City Cities PUMA, CA, Glendale City PUMA, CA, LA City (Mount Washington, Highland Park & Glassell Park) PUMA, CA, and Alhambra & South Pasadena Cities PUMA, CA.

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Population & Diversity

Pasadena City PUMA, CA is home to a population of 137k people, from which 85.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 30.8% of Pasadena City PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (42.2k people).

In 2021, there were 1.83 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (46.2k people) in Pasadena City PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 25.2k Other (Hispanic) and 24.3k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Pasadena City PUMA, CA are Spanish (36,014 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (7,443 households), and Armenian (3,157 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

70,007

Women

51.1%

66,887

Men

48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 136,894 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

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Citizenship

85.9%

2021 Citizenship

85.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 85.9% of Pasadena City PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Pasadena City PUMA, CA was 85.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Pasadena City PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pasadena City PUMA, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
46.2k ± 1.71k
Other (Hispanic)
25.2k ± 1.9k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
24.3k ± 1.46k

36.2%

Hispanic Population

49.6k people

36.2% of the people in Pasadena City PUMA, CA are hispanic (49.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Pasadena City PUMA, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
12,211 ± 2,589 people
China
4,354 ± 1,594 people
Philippines
2,386 ± 1,189 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pasadena City PUMA, CA was Mexico, the natal country of 12,211 Pasadena City PUMA, CA residents, followed by China with 4,354 and Philippines with 2,386.

Foreign-Born Population

30.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

42.2k people

30.4%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

42.6k people

As of 2021, 30.8% of Pasadena City PUMA, CA residents (42.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pasadena City PUMA, CA was 30.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Pasadena City PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
36,014 households (27.9%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
7,443 households (5.77%)
Armenian
3,157 households (2.45%)

45.7% of the households in Pasadena City PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Pasadena City PUMA, CA was Spanish. 27.9% of the households in Pasadena City PUMA, CA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,082 ± 202
Gulf War (2001-)
806 ± 266
Korea
267 ± 94

Pasadena City PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.34 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Pasadena City PUMA, CA employs 66.1k people. The largest industries in Pasadena City PUMA, CA are Elementary & secondary schools (4,681 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,430 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,262 people), and the highest paying industries are Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($281,974), Wired telecommunications carriers ($239,115), and Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($228,752).

Males in Pasadena City PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.2 times higher than the average income of females, which is $81,853. The income inequality in Pasadena City PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.487, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

33,042

Women

48.6%

34,992

Men

51.4%

The workforce of Pasadena City PUMA, CA in 2020 was 68,034 people, with 48.6% woman, and 51.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Pasadena City PUMA, CA.

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Occupations

66.1k

2021 Value

−2.83%

1 Year decline

± −2.83%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pasadena City PUMA, CA declined at a rate of −2.83%, from 68k employees to 66.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pasadena City PUMA, CA, are Other managers (2,374 people), Postsecondary teachers (1,834 people), and Customer service representatives (1,723 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pasadena City PUMA, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

66.1k

2021 Value

−2.83%

1 Year decline

± −2.83%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pasadena City PUMA, CA declined at a rate of −2.83%, from 68k employees to 66.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pasadena City PUMA, CA, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,681 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,430 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,262 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pasadena City PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in Pasadena City PUMA, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$56,031

Median earning men ± $2,907

$48,810

Median earning women ± $4,089

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($89,886), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($88,217), and Public Administration ($87,273).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($135,000), Information ($83,750), and Public Administration ($71,132).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in California. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Pasadena City PUMA, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Dianne Feinstein

Senator from California

Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson was elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 18, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Pasadena City PUMA, CA awarded 12,606 degrees. The student population of Pasadena City PUMA, CA in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 48,174 male students and 38,756 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pasadena City PUMA, CA are Hispanic or Latino (4,180 and 35.7%), followed by Asian (3,360 and 28.7%), White (1,926 and 16.5%), and Unknown (1,449 and 12.4%).

The largest universities in Pasadena City PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are Pasadena City College (8,463 and 67.1%), University of the People (488846) (1,300 and 10.3%), and Art Center College of Design (586 and 4.65%).

The most popular majors in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA are General Business Administration & Management (2,065 and 16.4%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,584 and 12.6%), and Biological & Physical Sciences (1,417 and 11.2%).

The median tuition cost in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA for private four year colleges is $32,546.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Pasadena City PUMA, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 11.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 38.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 86,930 (55.4% men and 44.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 86,930 students enrolled in Pasadena City PUMA, CA, 55.4% men and 44.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Unknown with 50,837 records, of which 37.7% were women and 62.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,556 degree-majors awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
1,417 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
1,301 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,556 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Pasadena City College
8,463 degrees awarded
University of the People (488846)
1,300 degrees awarded
Art Center College of Design
586 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Pasadena City College with 8,463 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 5,777 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pasadena City PUMA, CA, which is 0.846 times less than the 6,829 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 4,180 degrees mean that there were 1.24 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 3,360 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($32,546) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,124) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.47% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.84% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Pasadena City PUMA, CA in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (30.9k), Graduate Degree (25.8k), and Some college (19.9k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Pasadena City PUMA, CA was $860,200 in 2021, which is 3.51 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $815,700 to $860,200, a 5.46% increase. The homeownership rate in Pasadena City PUMA, CA is 41.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Pasadena City PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 28.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pasadena City PUMA, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Pasadena City PUMA, CA is $88,423. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Pasadena City PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $200,929, followed by Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA and San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $180,654 and $179,950.

Housing

Property

$860,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$18,412

$22,697

Median Property Taxes

±$1,010

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Pasadena City PUMA, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Pasadena City PUMA, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

41.5%

Homeownership

2021

68.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 41.5% of the housing units in Pasadena City PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 40.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Pasadena City PUMA, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pasadena City PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $200,929, followed by Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA and San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $180,654 and $179,950.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Pasadena City PUMA, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$88,423

Median Household Income

± $3,175

54.8k

Number of Households

± 1,741

In 2021, the median household income of the 54.8k households in Pasadena City PUMA, CA grew to $88,423 from the previous year's value of $84,073.

The following chart displays the households in Pasadena City PUMA, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.487

2021 Wage GINI in Pasadena City PUMA, CA

0.491

2020 Wage GINI in Pasadena City PUMA, CA

In 2021, the income inequality in Pasadena City PUMA, CA was 0.487 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.81% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pasadena City PUMA, CA was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Pasadena City PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pasadena City PUMA, CA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (63.9%)
Worked At Home (16.1%)
Carpooled (5.43%)

In 2021, 63.9% of workers in Pasadena City PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.1%) and those who carpooled to work (5.43%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pasadena City PUMA, CA have a longer commute time (28.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.16% of the workforce in Pasadena City PUMA, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Pasadena City PUMA, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Pasadena City PUMA, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Pasadena City PUMA, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pasadena City PUMA, CA (17.9k out of 135k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pasadena City PUMA, CA is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.4% of the population of Pasadena City PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 48.8% on employee plans, 19.2% on Medicaid, 10.2% on Medicare, 13.9% on non-group plans, and 0.335% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.1% under 18 years, 24.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.59%

Uninsured

48.8%

Employer Coverage

19.2%

Medicaid

10.2%

Medicare

13.9%

Non-Group

0.335%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pasadena City PUMA, CA grew by 7.27% from 7.08% to 7.59%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Pasadena City PUMA, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.