Pasadena, MD Demographics

A map of Pasadena's Population by Race

Pasadena, Maryland has an estimated population of 34,309, an increase from the 32,979 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.6% White, 17.3% Black, 7.3% Hispanic, 5.2% Multiracial, 3.2% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pasadena, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pasadena has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Maryland overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Pasadena, that probability was 50.6% in 2020 and 51.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pasadena is ranked the 34th most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 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). Pasadena was ranked the 38th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pasadena's White Population

22,840 residents of Pasadena, or 66.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pasadena is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Pasadena ranks 308th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pasadena's White population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of Pasadena's population has decreased from 68.1% to 66.6%.

Pasadena is more White than neighboring Glen Burnie (49.5% White), and Ferndale (50.5% White). Pasadena is less White than neighboring Riviera Beach (76.8% White), Severna Park (85.2% White), and Lake Shore (87.6% White).

Pasadena's Black Population

5,950 residents of Pasadena, or 17.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pasadena is considerably lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Pasadena ranks 206th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pasadena's Black population has grown by an estimated 25.2%. Black residents' share of Pasadena's population has increased from 14.4% to 17.3%.

Pasadena is more Black than neighboring Riviera Beach (7.7% Black), Severna Park (3.8% Black), and Lake Shore (1.6% Black). Pasadena is less Black than neighboring Glen Burnie (25.2% Black), and Ferndale (23.5% Black).

Pasadena's Asian Population

1,101 residents of Pasadena, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pasadena is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Pasadena ranks 141st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pasadena's Asian population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Asian residents' share of Pasadena's population has decreased from 4.0% to 3.2%.

Pasadena is more Asian than neighboring Riviera Beach (3.1% Asian), Severna Park (2.6% Asian), and Lake Shore (1.9% Asian). Pasadena is less Asian than neighboring Glen Burnie (4.5% Asian), and Ferndale (4.4% Asian).

Pasadena's Hispanic Population

2,499 residents of Pasadena, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pasadena is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Pasadena ranks 207th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pasadena's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Pasadena's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.3%.

Pasadena is more Hispanic than neighboring Riviera Beach (4.1% Hispanic), Severna Park (3.3% Hispanic), and Lake Shore (3.9% Hispanic). Pasadena is less Hispanic than neighboring Glen Burnie (14.1% Hispanic), and Ferndale (12.9% Hispanic).

Pasadena's Native American/Other Population

122 residents of Pasadena, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pasadena is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Pasadena ranks 165th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pasadena's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 58.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pasadena's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.4%.

Pasadena is less Native American/Other than neighboring Riviera Beach (0.7% Native American/Other), Severna Park (0.8% Native American/Other), Lake Shore (0.9% Native American/Other), and Ferndale (1.4% Native American/Other).

Pasadena's Multiracial Population

1,797 residents of Pasadena, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pasadena is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Pasadena ranks 106th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pasadena's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Pasadena's population has decreased from 5.7% to 5.2%.

Pasadena is more Multiracial than neighboring Severna Park (4.4% Multiracial), and Lake Shore (4% Multiracial). Pasadena is less Multiracial than neighboring Riviera Beach (7.5% Multiracial), Glen Burnie (6.4% Multiracial), and Ferndale (7.3% 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.