Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA

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2024 Population

135,507

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

40.1

0.501% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

13.5%

1.07% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$103,821

1.46% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$1.08M

4.76% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

66,966

1.04% 1-year growth

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42.2% of the households in Los Angeles County (Central)--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.

In 2024, the median property value in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA was $1.08M, and the homeownership rate was 41.6%.

Most people in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA was 2 cars per household.

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

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Population & Diversity

In 2024, there were 2.08 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (47.4k people) in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 22.8k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 22.5k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA are Spanish (31,329 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (7,229 households), and Armenian (3,224 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

68,269

Women

50.5%

66,947

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 135,216 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
47.4k ± 1.86k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
22.8k ± 1.19k
Other (Hispanic)
22.5k ± 1.9k

33.9%

Hispanic Population

46k people

33.9% of the people in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA are hispanic (46k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
10,503 ± 2,416 people
China
4,039 ± 1,537 people
Philippines
2,729 ± 1,270 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA was Mexico, the natal country of 10,503 Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA residents, followed by China with 4,039 and Philippines with 2,729.

Foreign-Born Population

28.4%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

38.5k people

29.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

39.3k people

As of 2024, 28.4% of Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA residents (38.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA was 29.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
31,329 households (24.3%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
7,229 households (5.6%)
Armenian
3,224 households (2.5%)

42.2% of the households in Los Angeles County (Central)--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 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA was Spanish. 24.3% of the households in Los Angeles County (Central)--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
1,117 ± 266
Gulf War (2001-)
887 ± 287
Korea
247 ± 106

Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.26 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA.

Health

94.2% of the population of Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 48.9% on employee plans, 20.3% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 0.498% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,233 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,233 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.8% under 18 years, 24.1% between 18 and 34 years, 41.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.82%

Uninsured

48.9%

Employer Coverage

20.3%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

0.498%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA declined by 10.3% from 6.49% to 5.82%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA employs 67k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA were Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,727 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,528 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,235 people), and the highest paying industries were Wired telecommunications carriers ($388,141), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($267,238), and Data processing, hosting & related services ($255,629).

Males in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.1 times higher than the average income of females, which is $105,199. The income inequality in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

67k

2024 Value

1.04%

1 Year growth

± 1.04%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 1.04%, from 66.3k employees to 67k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA, are Other managers (2,098 people), Customer service representatives (1,666 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (1,337 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Los Angeles County (Central)--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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

67k

2024 Value

1.04%

1 Year growth

± 1.04%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 1.04%, from 66.3k employees to 67k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,727 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,528 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,235 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$66,807

Median earning men ± $4,060

$62,492

Median earning women ± $4,242

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($119,688), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($110,438), and Public Administration ($107,742).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($113,192), Manufacturing ($102,250), and Public Administration ($100,839).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff 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 51 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 Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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

Adam Schiff

Senator from California

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff 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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA awarded 17,039 degrees. The student population of Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 38,503 male students and 38,393 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA are Unknown (4,956 and 30.5%), Hispanic or Latino (4,540 and 28%), Asian (3,360 and 20.7%), and White (2,265 and 14%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $44,562.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 76,896 students enrolled in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA, 50.1% men and 49.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Unknown with 37,549 records, of which 45.4% were women and 54.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA was N/A with N/A 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.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 8,269 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA, which is 0.943 times less than the 8,770 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Unknown students. These 4,956 degrees mean that there were 1.09 times more degrees awarded to Unknown students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 4,540 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 ($44,562) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($3,540) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,728) 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 2024, 1.56% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.21% 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 Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA in 2024 were Bachelors Degree (32.1k), Graduate Degree (27.4k), and Some college (19.8k).

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 Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA was $1.08M in 2024, which is 3.26 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $1.03M to $1.08M, a 4.76% increase. The homeownership rate in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA is 41.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 26.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$1.08M

Median Property Value 2024

±$26,073

$23,681

Median Property Taxes

±$1,131

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 Los Angeles County (Central)--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 Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$103,821

Median Household Income

± $4,175

57k

Number of Households

± 1,842

In 2024, the median household income of the 57k households in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA grew to $103,821 from the previous year's value of $102,330.

The following chart displays the households in Los Angeles County (Central)--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

0.478

2024 Wage GINI in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA

0.474

2023 Wage GINI in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA

In 2024, the income inequality in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.967% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (55.4%)
Worked At Home (27.5%)
Carpooled (4.83%)

In 2024, 55.4% of workers in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (27.5%) and those who carpooled to work (4.83%).

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

26.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA have a longer commute time (26.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.64% of the workforce in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Los Angeles County (Central)--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 Los Angeles County (Central)--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 Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Los Angeles County (Central)--Pasadena City PUMA, CA (18k out of 133k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 45 - 54, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Los Angeles County (Central)--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.