Pasadena, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Pasadena, Texas is 149,345 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 20th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $64,270, the median home value is $193,600, and the median age is 32.8.
The population has grown 0.1% since 2010 (149,523 → 149,617).
149,345
Population
3418
People / sq mi
$64,270
Median Income
$193,600
Median Home Value
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Pasadena covers 43.7 sq mi of land at 3418 people per square mile.
About Pasadena, TX
Educational attainment is the headline number in Pasadena: 16.1% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 149,345 residents, Pasadena is a city in Texas. It ranks #20 among cities in Texas by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $64,270 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 14.7%, above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $193,600, with typical rent around $1,201.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US cities, 16.1%, below the national 35.0%. About 8.6% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
Pasadena city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Pasadena city had a population of 149,523 in 2010 and 149,617 in 2024, a 0.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 154,530 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: 0.01%.
149,617
Population (2024)
149,523
Population (2010)
154,530
Peak (2015)
0.01%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 149,523 |
| 2011 | 151,156 |
| 2012 | 152,662 |
| 2013 | 153,532 |
| 2014 | 154,447 |
| 2015 | 154,530 |
| 2016 | 154,525 |
| 2017 | 153,858 |
| 2018 | 152,733 |
| 2019 | 151,227 |
| 2020 | 151,449 |
| 2021 | 148,776 |
| 2022 | 148,518 |
| 2023 | 148,792 |
| 2024 | 149,617 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 50.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$64,270
Median Household Income
$28,351
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$193,600
Median Home Value
$1,201
Median Rent
54.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
72.6%
High School+
16.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
76.8%
Public Transit
8.6%
Work From Home
26.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
12.0%
Foreign Born
48.6%
Non-English at Home
3.3%
Veterans
12.1%
With Disability
72.0%
Health Insurance
95.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 18.7% |
| Construction | 14.7% |
| Manufacturing | 11.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.5% |
| Retail Trade | 6.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.9% |
| Information | 4.5% |
| Public Administration | 2.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pasadena, Texas has a population of 149,345 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 20th-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Pasadena, Texas is $64,270, with 14.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Pasadena, Texas is $193,600, with median monthly rent at $1,201 and a homeownership rate of 54.2%.
The median age in Pasadena, Texas is 32.8 years. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
The population has grown 0.1% since 2010 (149,523 → 149,617).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.