Population 150,985 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pasadena
Household size in Pasadena
| Period | Pasadena | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.13 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.19 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.25 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.09 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Pasadena are large by national standards, averaging 3.09 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has edged down from 3.13 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Pasadena
| Period | Pasadena | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.5 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.4 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.8 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.8 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.8, Pasadena is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.5, in line with the national trend. Pasadena is younger than the great majority of Texas cities.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Pasadena
| Period | Pasadena | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.8% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Pasadena (16.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Pasadena has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Texas cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Pasadena
Renters in Pasadena
| Period | Pasadena | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.1% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.8% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.4% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 46.5% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Pasadena than nationally: 46.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among owners, 55.0% have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 3.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 39 have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Pasadena
| Period | Pasadena | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Pasadena as nationally: 8.8%, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.9 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Pasadena
| Period | Pasadena | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Housing in Pasadena leans a little older: the median home dates to 1975, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the northwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Pasadena
| Period | Pasadena | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $873 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $925 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,079 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,368 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$495 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Pasadena costs $1,368 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $495 a month since 2006–10, up 57%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.5% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Pasadena
Bachelor's degrees in Pasadena
| Period | Pasadena | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Pasadena: 15.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.1 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Pasadena
| Period | Pasadena | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.0% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 69.8% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 71.7% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 72.6% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a quarter of adults in Pasadena never finished high school, well above the national share: only 72.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.6 points, mirroring the country. Pasadena has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Texas cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Pasadena
| Period | Pasadena | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Pasadena: 8.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Pasadena compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena | 3.09 | 33.8 | 16.8% | 46.5% | 8.8% | 1975 | $1,368 | 15.8% | 72.6% | 8.3% |
| South Houston | 3.29 | 32.7 | 19.3% | 44.6% | 10.1% | 1971 | $1,323 | 10.4% | 56.4% | 7.7% |
| Deer Park | 2.91 | 39.6 | 10.7% | 22.1% | 7.8% | 1983 | $1,490 | 25.8% | 90.8% | 5.3% |
| Galena Park | 3.34 | 32.6 | 21.6% | 29.5% | 8.0% | 1956 | $1,191 | 8.7% | 65.4% | 13.0% |
| La Porte | 2.79 | 38.3 | 12.4% | 27.4% | 3.6% | 1987 | $1,456 | 18.7% | 88.6% | 6.0% |
| Jacinto City | 3.23 | 36.0 | 22.2% | 35.1% | 10.9% | 1964 | $1,329 | 6.2% | 55.9% | 8.7% |
| Cloverleaf | 3.45 | 30.3 | 27.1% | 43.2% | 10.0% | 1979 | $1,238 | 10.8% | 64.4% | 6.9% |
| Channelview | 3.46 | 32.3 | 17.7% | 30.3% | 11.4% | 1991 | $1,187 | 14.5% | 70.9% | 8.0% |
| Webster | 2.08 | 36.2 | 13.0% | 76.9% | 8.4% | 1988 | $1,393 | 32.7% | 91.4% | 5.8% |
| Taylor Lake Village | 2.60 | 48.9 | 7.5% | 10.6% | 7.9% | 1981 | $1,131 | 56.5% | 97.4% | 4.4% |
| Brookside Village | 3.28 | 39.9 | 2.3% | 9.6% | 12.6% | 1981 | $1,488 | 18.6% | 88.0% | 5.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Pasadena. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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