Pasadena, TX Census Data
The 20th largest city in Texas by population · 74 cities ranked
Pasadena is the 20th largest city in Texas by population and ranks 49th of 74 for median household income. With 149,345 residents, its poverty rate of 18.3% ranks among the higher rates in Texas. This snapshot draws from the 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates.
Updated: 2026-04-13 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023
Population
149,345
49.2% male · 50.8% female
Median Age
32.8
5.9 below the national average (38.7 yrs)
Median Household Income
$64,270
$14,268 below the national average ($78,538)
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.1%
18.9% below the national average (35.0%)
HS diploma or higher: 72.6%
Poverty Rate
18.3%
5.9% above the national average (12.4%)
Uninsured: 28.0%
Broadband Access
95.6%
5.9% above the national average (89.7%)
Median Home Value
$193,600
Median rent: $1,201 · 54% owner-occupied
Unemployment Rate
8.7%
Labor force participation: 58.4%
Per Capita Income
$36,725
Individual average income (not household)
Veteran Population
3.3%
Disability rate: 12.1%
How Pasadena Compares to Other Texas Cities
Rankings among all 74 Texas cities tracked in the 2023 ACS.
| Ranking | Position | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Largest by Population | 20th of 74 | Top half |
| Highest Median Income | 49th of 74 | Bottom half |
| Lowest Poverty Rate | 58th of 74 | Bottom 25% |
| Highest Bachelor's Attainment | 72nd of 74 | Bottom 25% |
| Highest Home Value | 56th of 74 | Bottom 25% |
Demographics
Race & Ethnicity
Age Distribution
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Pasadena, TX Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Pasadena, TX?
The population of Pasadena, TX is 149,345 according to the 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median age is 32.8 years.
What is the median household income in Pasadena?
The median household income in Pasadena, TX is $64,270, below the national average of $78,538. Per capita income is $36,725.
What is the poverty rate in Pasadena?
The poverty rate in Pasadena, TX is 18.3%, compared to the national average of 12.4%. About 28.0% of residents lack health insurance.
What percentage of Pasadena residents have a college degree?
16.1% of adults (25+) in Pasadena hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 72.6% have at least a high school diploma. The national average for bachelor's degree holders is 35.0%.
What is the median home value in Pasadena?
The median home value in Pasadena, TX is $193,600. Median rent is $1,201 per month, with 54% of housing units owner-occupied.
What is the racial makeup of Pasadena?
Pasadena's population is 50.3% White, 3.1% Black, 70.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.7% Asian (source: 2023 ACS).
How does Pasadena rank among Texas cities?
Pasadena is the 20th largest city in Texas by population, the 49th highest for median household income, the 58th lowest for poverty rate, the 72nd highest for bachelor's degree attainment among 74 ranked Texas cities.
What is the unemployment rate in Pasadena?
The unemployment rate in Pasadena, TX is 8.7%, with a labor force participation rate of 58.4%. Per capita income is $36,725.
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