Pasadena, TX Demographics

A map of Pasadena's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	105,892	103,037	70.9%	67.8%
White	33,084	37,341	22.1%	24.6%
Black	5,123	4,992	3.4%	3.3%
Asian	2,706	3,346	1.8%	2.2%
Multiracial	2,321	2,449	1.6%	1.6%
Native American/Other	307	785	0.2%	0.5%

Pasadena, Texas has an estimated population of 149,433, a slight decrease from the 151,950 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.9% Hispanic, 22.1% White, 3.4% Black, 1.8% Asian, 1.6% Multiracial, and 0.2% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas 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 47.8% in 2020 and 44.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pasadena is ranked the 21st most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 20th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pasadena's White Population

33,084 residents of Pasadena, or 22.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pasadena is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Pasadena ranks 1369th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pasadena's White population has declined by an estimated 11.4%. White residents' share of Pasadena's population has decreased from 24.6% to 22.1%.

Pasadena is more White than neighboring South Houston (3.7% White), and Galena Park (5% White). Pasadena is less White than neighboring Deer Park (54.2% White), La Porte (46.8% White), and Taylor Lake Village (59.5% White).

Pasadena's Black Population

5,123 residents of Pasadena, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pasadena is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Pasadena ranks 638th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pasadena's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. Black residents' share of Pasadena's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Pasadena is more Black than neighboring South Houston (3% Black), and Taylor Lake Village (0.8% Black). Pasadena is less Black than neighboring Deer Park (3.8% Black), La Porte (6.6% Black), and Galena Park (4% Black).

Pasadena's Asian Population

2,706 residents of Pasadena, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pasadena is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Pasadena ranks 241st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pasadena's Asian population has declined by an estimated 19.1%. Asian residents' share of Pasadena's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Pasadena is more Asian than neighboring Deer Park (0.4% Asian), South Houston (0.9% Asian), La Porte (1.7% Asian), and Galena Park (0.1% Asian). Pasadena is less Asian than neighboring Taylor Lake Village (3% Asian).

Pasadena's Hispanic Population

105,892 residents of Pasadena, or 70.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pasadena is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Pasadena ranks 464th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pasadena's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Pasadena's population has increased from 67.8% to 70.9%.

Pasadena is more Hispanic than neighboring Deer Park (38.5% Hispanic), La Porte (42% Hispanic), and Taylor Lake Village (31.4% Hispanic). Pasadena is less Hispanic than neighboring South Houston (92% Hispanic), and Galena Park (89.8% Hispanic).

Pasadena's Native American/Other Population

307 residents of Pasadena, or 0.2% 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 Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Pasadena ranks 1086th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pasadena's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 60.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pasadena's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Pasadena is more Native American/Other than neighboring Galena Park (0.1% Native American/Other). Pasadena is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Houston (0.3% Native American/Other), La Porte (0.9% Native American/Other), and Taylor Lake Village (1.1% Native American/Other).

Pasadena's Multiracial Population

2,321 residents of Pasadena, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pasadena is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Pasadena ranks 1323rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pasadena's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Pasadena's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Pasadena is more Multiracial than neighboring South Houston (0.1% Multiracial), and Galena Park (1% Multiracial). Pasadena is less Multiracial than neighboring Deer Park (3% Multiracial), La Porte (2.1% Multiracial), and Taylor Lake Village (4.2% 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.