Demographics & People — Pasadena, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 136,462 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~138,200 |
| Median Age | 40.1 |
| Total Households | 57,131 |
| Family Households | 30,837 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 |
| Diversity Index | 0.6809 (highly diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56,555 |
| Black or African American | 10,501 |
| Asian | 24,230 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46,562 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 80,900 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 48,538 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 33,808 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 17,992 |
| English | 9,029 |
| German | 8,970 |
| Irish | 7,656 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 7,604 |
| Italian | 5,983 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 3,745 |
Language
| English Only | 74,525 |
| Spanish | 32,705 |
| Population 5+ | 129,851 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 3,565 |
| Population 18+ | 114,161 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 27.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Pasadena, California.