Pasadena City PUMA, CA

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2020 Population

140,235

0.429% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

38.6

0.521% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

14.2%

3.06% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$84,073

2.23% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$815,700

4.51% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

68,034

0.262% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Pasadena City PUMA, CA had a population of 140k people with a median age of 38.6 and a median household income of $84,073. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Pasadena City PUMA, CA grew from 139,636 to 140,235, a 0.429% increase and its median household income grew from $82,236 to $84,073, a 2.23% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pasadena City PUMA, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (34.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (17.9%), Other (Hispanic) (16.3%), White (Hispanic) (13.9%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.93%).

44.8% 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.

85.7% 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 (8,209 degrees awarded in 2020), University of the People (817 degrees), and Fuller Theological Seminary (632 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Pasadena City PUMA, CA was $815,700, and the homeownership rate was 40.8%.

Most people in Pasadena City PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.6 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 140k people, from which 85.7% are citizens. As of 2020, 30.4% of Pasadena City PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (42.6k people).

In 2020, there were 1.93 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (48.3k people) in Pasadena City PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 25k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 22.8k Other (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 (35,256 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (7,358 households), and Armenian (3,062 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

72,493

Women

51.8%

67,556

Men

48.2%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 140,049 inhabitants, with 48.2% men, and 51.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

85.7%

2020 Citizenship

85.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 85.7% of Pasadena City PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Pasadena City PUMA, CA was 85.4%, 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)
48.3k ± 1.83k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
25k ± 1.42k
Other (Hispanic)
22.8k ± 2.08k

35.1%

Hispanic Population

49.2k people

35.1% of the people in Pasadena City PUMA, CA are hispanic (49.2k 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
11,703 ± 2,543 people
China
4,156 ± 1,559 people
Philippines
2,515 ± 1,220 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pasadena City PUMA, CA was Mexico, the natal country of 11,703 Pasadena City PUMA, CA residents, followed by China with 4,156 and Philippines with 2,515.

Foreign-Born Population

30.4%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

42.6k people

30%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

41.9k people

As of 2020, 30.4% of Pasadena City PUMA, CA residents (42.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pasadena City PUMA, CA was 30%, 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
35,256 households (26.8%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
7,358 households (5.6%)
Armenian
3,062 households (2.33%)

44.8% 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 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Pasadena City PUMA, CA was Spanish. 26.8% 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
1,235 ± 259
Gulf War (2001-)
908 ± 280
Korea
414 ± 128

Pasadena City PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.36 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Pasadena City PUMA, CA employs 68k people. The largest industries in Pasadena City PUMA, CA are Elementary & secondary schools (5,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,497 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,318 people), and the highest paying industries are Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($254,784), Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($251,663), and Wired telecommunications carriers ($240,522).

Males in Pasadena City PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.22 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,024. The income inequality in Pasadena City PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.491, 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

68k

2020 Value

−0.262%

1 Year decline

± −0.262%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Pasadena City PUMA, CA declined at a rate of −0.262%, from 68.2k employees to 68k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pasadena City PUMA, CA, are Other managers (2,346 people), Postsecondary teachers (1,847 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,798 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pasadena City PUMA, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

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

68k

2020 Value

−0.262%

1 Year decline

± −0.262%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Pasadena City PUMA, CA declined at a rate of −0.262%, from 68.2k employees to 68k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pasadena City PUMA, CA, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,497 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,318 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

$54,238

Median earning men ± $2,865

$45,171

Median earning women ± $3,071

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($102,628), Information ($85,481), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($84,360).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Construction ($109,688), Information ($76,270), and Public Administration ($68,555).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in California. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $407B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($158B) and Mixed freight ($149B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T

2020 Value in California

$4.61T

Projected 2050 Value in California

104% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 104% to $4.61T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$83.5B
Arizona
$44.4B
Ohio
$43.3B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $83.5B, followed by Arizona with $44.4B and Ohio and $43.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

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 53 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

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 20, 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 Representatives Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 53 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 2020, universities in Pasadena City PUMA, CA awarded 11,600 degrees. The student population of Pasadena City PUMA, CA in 2020 is skewed towards men, with 42,265 male students and 35,505 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pasadena City PUMA, CA are Hispanic or Latino (3,971 and 37.2%), followed by Asian (3,139 and 29.4%), White (1,872 and 17.5%), and Unknown (910 and 8.53%).

The largest universities in Pasadena City PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are Pasadena City College (8,209 and 70.8%), University of the People (817 and 7.04%), and Fuller Theological Seminary (632 and 5.45%).

The most popular majors in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA are General Business Administration & Management (1,764 and 15.2%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,638 and 14.1%), and Biological & Physical Sciences (1,320 and 11.4%).

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 2020 in Pasadena City PUMA, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 16.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 35.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 77,770 (54.3% men and 45.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 77,770 students enrolled in Pasadena City PUMA, CA, 54.3% men and 45.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Unknown with 25,551 records, of which 38.3% were women and 61.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,615 degree-majors awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
1,320 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
1,296 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,615 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
8,209 degrees awarded
University of the People
817 degrees awarded
Fuller Theological Seminary
632 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Pasadena City College with 8,209 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 5,530 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pasadena City PUMA, CA, which is 0.911 times less than the 6,070 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 3,971 degrees mean that there were 1.27 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 3,139 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 2020.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,971) 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 2020, 1.49% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.77% 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 2020 were Bachelors Degree (31.8k), Graduate Degree (25.8k), and Some college (21k).

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 $815,700 in 2020, which is 3.55 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $780,500 to $815,700, a 4.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Pasadena City PUMA, CA is 40.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Pasadena City PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 28.6 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 $84,073. In 2020, 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 $184,672, followed by San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA and Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA, with respective values of $170,304 and $164,769.

Housing

Property

$815,700

Median Property Value 2020

±$19,352

$22,939

Median Property Taxes

±$1,014

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

40.8%

Homeownership

2020

67.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 40.8% of the housing units in Pasadena City PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 40.9%.

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 2020, 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 $184,672, followed by San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA and Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA, with respective values of $170,304 and $164,769.

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.

$84,073

Median Household Income

± $3,131

56.2k

Number of Households

± 1,825

In 2020, the median household income of the 56.2k households in Pasadena City PUMA, CA grew to $84,073 from the previous year's value of $82,236.

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

0.491

2020 Wage GINI in Pasadena City PUMA, CA

0.499

2019 Wage GINI in Pasadena City PUMA, CA

In 2020, the income inequality in Pasadena City PUMA, CA was 0.491 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.46% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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 2020

Drove Alone (66.2%)
Worked At Home (12.2%)
Carpooled (6.3%)

In 2020, 66.2% of workers in Pasadena City PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.2%) and those who carpooled to work (6.3%).

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

28.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pasadena City PUMA, CA have a longer commute time (28.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.07% 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

14.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pasadena City PUMA, CA (19.5k out of 138k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 75+ 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

92.9% of the population of Pasadena City PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 49.1% on employee plans, 20.1% on Medicaid, 10% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 0.423% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in California was $7,549 in 2014. This is a 4.04% increase from the previous year ($7,256).

Primary care physicians in California see 1254 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.555% decrease from the previous year (1261 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1149 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 268 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for California. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in California, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

1,254 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,254 patients per year. This represents a 0.555% decrease from the previous year (1,261 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in California in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of California across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.9% under 18 years, 25.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.08%

Uninsured

49.1%

Employer Coverage

20.1%

Medicaid

10%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

0.423%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pasadena City PUMA, CA declined by 2.89% from 7.29% to 7.08%.

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.