Pasadena, CA population by race
The table below shows Pasadena's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59,090 | 42.96% |
| Black or African American | 11,022 | 8.01% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 711 | 0.52% |
| Asian | 24,492 | 17.81% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 81 | 0.06% |
| Some other race | 24,984 | 18.16% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 17,174 | 12.49% |
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Pasadena population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Pasadena has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Pasadena's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Pasadena population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 42.96% are white, 8.01% are Black or African American, 0.52% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 17.81% are Asian, 0.06% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 18.16% are some other race and 12.49% are multiracial.
Pasadena 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Pasadena is White with a population of 59,090 (42.96% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 17,174 (12.49% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Pasadena, CA
By ethnicity, 48,538 (35.29% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 89,016 (64.71% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Pasadena, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 47,131 (52.95% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Pasadena, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Pasadena's Non-Hispanic population.
Pasadena Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 47,131 | 52.95% |
| Black or African American alone | 10,594 | 11.90% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 146 | 0.16% |
| Asian alone | 24,053 | 27.02% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 64 | 0.07% |
| Some other race alone | 551 | 0.62% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 6,477 | 7.28% |
Among the Hispanic population in Pasadena, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 33,808 (69.65% of the total Hispanic population).
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Pasadena, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Pasadena's Hispanic population.
Pasadena Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 33,808 | 69.65% |
| Puerto Rican | 966 | 1.99% |
| Cuban | 775 | 1.60% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 12,989 | 26.76% |
Things to know
What percentage of Pasadena, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 35.29% of Pasadena population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Pasadena, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 33,808 (69.65% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Pasadena, CA have?
Pasadena, CA has 11,022 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 8.01% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Pasadena is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Pasadena, CA?
With 64.71% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Pasadena.
That being said, with a 18.16% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Pasadena.
What is the majority race in Pasadena, CA?
With a population of 59,090 (42.96% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Pasadena.
Some other races are second largest race in Pasadena, with 18.16% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
