South Pasadena, CA
Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
26,297
Population
7,712/sq mi density
$128,105
Median Income
$76,583 per capita
$1,545,100
Home Value
$1,693,233 Zillow
$2,218
Median Rent
26.2% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
210
Violent Crime/100K
2,533 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$128,105 median income, 4.8% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,545,100 home value, $2,218/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
210 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
72.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
26,297
Census 2023
Population Density
7,712
per square mile
Land Area
3.4
square miles (8.9 km²)
Median Age
40.3 yrs
4% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 41.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 3.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 20.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 32.9% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
41.1%
Black
3.5%
Hispanic
20.6%
Asian
32.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 64.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 35.8% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
64.5%
Spanish
35.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
24.0%
Veterans
2.8%
53% below US avg (6%)
Disability
7.1%
45% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.3%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.7%
57% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.498
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 26,297 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 7,712 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.9% |
| Female | 50.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 41.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.6% |
| Asian | 32.9% |
Language
| English Only | 64.5% |
| Spanish | 35.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 24.0% |
| Veterans | 2.8% |
| Disability | 7.1% |
| Health Insurance | 96.3% |
| Uninsured | 3.7% |
| Broadband Access | 96.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.498 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |