East Pasadena, CA Demographics

A map of East Pasadena's Population by Race

East Pasadena, California has an estimated population of 5,479, a decrease from the 6,021 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 34.1% Hispanic, 32.0% Asian, 27.8% White, 3.3% Black, 2.2% Multiracial, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Pasadena, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Pasadena is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is slightly more diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Pasadena, that probability was 70.3% in 2020 and 70.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Pasadena is ranked the 638th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). East Pasadena was ranked the 610th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Pasadena's White Population

1,524 residents of East Pasadena, or 27.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Pasadena is lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. East Pasadena ranks 1235th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Pasadena's White population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. White residents' share of East Pasadena's population has increased from 24.9% to 27.8%.

East Pasadena is more White than neighboring East San Gabriel (14.2% White), San Marino (21.8% White), Arcadia (16.7% White), and Temple City (12.1% White). East Pasadena is less White than neighboring San Pasqual (43.4% White).

East Pasadena's Black Population

180 residents of East Pasadena, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Pasadena is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. East Pasadena ranks 345th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Pasadena's Black population has grown by an estimated 13.2%. Black residents' share of East Pasadena's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.3%.

East Pasadena is more Black than neighboring East San Gabriel (1.4% Black), San Pasqual (1.1% Black), San Marino (0.1% Black), Arcadia (1.6% Black), and Temple City (0.5% Black).

East Pasadena's Asian Population

1,752 residents of East Pasadena, or 32.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Pasadena is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. East Pasadena ranks 68th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Pasadena's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. Asian residents' share of East Pasadena's population has remained roughly unchanged at 32.0%.

East Pasadena is more Asian than neighboring San Pasqual (30.4% Asian). East Pasadena is less Asian than neighboring East San Gabriel (55.3% Asian), San Marino (68.1% Asian), Arcadia (58.7% Asian), and Temple City (63.3% Asian).

East Pasadena's Hispanic Population

1,871 residents of East Pasadena, or 34.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Pasadena is lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. East Pasadena ranks 541st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Pasadena's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.9%. Hispanic residents' share of East Pasadena's population has decreased from 36.1% to 34.1%.

East Pasadena is more Hispanic than neighboring East San Gabriel (26.4% Hispanic), San Pasqual (18.2% Hispanic), San Marino (5.3% Hispanic), Arcadia (17.5% Hispanic), and Temple City (20.9% Hispanic).

East Pasadena's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of East Pasadena, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Pasadena is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. East Pasadena ranks 1072nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Pasadena's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 47.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Pasadena's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

East Pasadena is more Native American/Other than neighboring East San Gabriel (0.1% Native American/Other), San Pasqual (0% Native American/Other), and San Marino (0% Native American/Other). East Pasadena is less Native American/Other than neighboring Arcadia (1.3% Native American/Other).

East Pasadena's Multiracial Population

122 residents of East Pasadena, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Pasadena is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. East Pasadena ranks 1127th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Pasadena's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 39.3%. Multiracial residents' share of East Pasadena's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.2%.

East Pasadena is less Multiracial than neighboring East San Gabriel (2.7% Multiracial), San Pasqual (6.9% Multiracial), San Marino (4.6% Multiracial), Arcadia (4.2% Multiracial), and Temple City (2.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.