East Pasadena, California
Encyclopedia
East Pasadena is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Los Angeles County
, California
, United States
. The population was 6,144 at the 2010 census, up from 6,045 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km²), all land.
The land area of East Pasadena is separated into two non-contiguous segments:
The community has become considerably smaller as the city of Pasadena has expanded its boundaries to include more of the unincorporated area of East Pasadena.
was 4,645.1 people per square mile (1,793.5/km²). The racial makeup of East Pasadena was 3,183 (51.8%) White, 183 (3.0%) African American, 47 (0.8%) Native American, 1,589 (25.9%) Asian, 7 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 857 (13.9%) from other races
, and 278 (4.5%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2,139 persons (34.8%).
The Census reported that 6,119 people (99.6% of the population) lived in households, 7 (0.1%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 18 (0.3%) were institutionalized.
There were 2,096 households, out of which 704 (33.6%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,158 (55.2%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 241 (11.5%) had a female householder with no husband present, 115 (5.5%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 98 (4.7%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 14 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 441 households (21.0%) were made up of individuals and 178 (8.5%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92. There were 1,514 families
(72.2% of all households); the average family size was 3.37.
The population was spread out with 1,303 people (21.2%) under the age of 18, 510 people (8.3%) aged 18 to 24, 1,645 people (26.8%) aged 25 to 44, 1,729 people (28.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 957 people (15.6%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.5 years. For every 100 females there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.
There were 2,184 housing units at an average density of 1,651.2 per square mile (637.5/km²), of which 1,435 (68.5%) were owner-occupied, and 661 (31.5%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.3%; the rental vacancy rate was 2.4%. 4,286 people (69.8% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,833 people (29.8%) lived in rental housing units.
of 2000, there were 6,045 people, 2,038 households, and 1,502 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 4,586.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,768.2/km²). There were 2,124 housing units at an average density of 1,611.6 per square mile (621.3/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 55.70% White
, 2.55% Black
or African American
, 0.79% Native American
, 20.03% Asian
, 0.05% Pacific Islander
, 14.43% from other races
, and 6.45% from two or more races. 35.24% of the population were Hispanic or Latino
of any race.
There were 2,038 households out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples
living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.43.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 24.6% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $53,378, and the median income for a family was $61,531. Males had a median income of $50,208 versus $35,104 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $34,548. About 6.1% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.6% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.
East Pasadena is located in the 21st and 29th Senate
Districts, represented by Democrat Jack Scott
and Republican Bob Huff
respectively, and in the 44th Assembly
District, represented by Democrat Anthony J. Portantino
. Federally, East Pasadena is located in California's 26th
and 29th
congressional districts, which have Cook PVIs
of R +4 and D +12 respectively and is represented by Republican David Dreier
and Democrat Adam Schiff
respectively.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
(LASD) operates the Temple Station in Temple City
, serving East Pasadena.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County, California
Los Angeles County is a county in the U.S. state of California. As of 2010 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 9,818,605, making it the most populous county in the United States. Los Angeles County alone is more populous than 42 individual U.S. states...
, California
California
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, United States
United States
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. The population was 6,144 at the 2010 census, up from 6,045 at the 2000 census.
Geography
East Pasadena is located at 34°8′24"N 118°4′40"W (34.140057, -118.077650).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km²), all land.
The land area of East Pasadena is separated into two non-contiguous segments:
- The main portion, bordered by Pasadena city limits on the North, California Boulevard on the south, Michillinda Avenue (ArcadiaArcadia, CaliforniaArcadia is an affluent city in Los Angeles County, California, United States, and located approximately northeast of downtown Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley and at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains....
city limits) on the east, and San Gabriel Boulevard on the west. - A smaller district to the west, bordered by Del Mar Boulevard to the north, San MarinoSan Marino, CaliforniaSan Marino is a small, affluent city in Los Angeles County, California. Incorporated in 1913, the City founders designed the community to be uniquely residential, with expansive properties surrounded by beautiful gardens, wide streets, and well maintained parkways...
city limits to the south, Berkeley Avenue to the west and San Gabriel Boulevard to the east.
The community has become considerably smaller as the city of Pasadena has expanded its boundaries to include more of the unincorporated area of East Pasadena.
2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that East Pasadena had a population of 6,144. The population densityPopulation density
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was 4,645.1 people per square mile (1,793.5/km²). The racial makeup of East Pasadena was 3,183 (51.8%) White, 183 (3.0%) African American, 47 (0.8%) Native American, 1,589 (25.9%) Asian, 7 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 857 (13.9%) from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 278 (4.5%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2,139 persons (34.8%).
The Census reported that 6,119 people (99.6% of the population) lived in households, 7 (0.1%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 18 (0.3%) were institutionalized.
There were 2,096 households, out of which 704 (33.6%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,158 (55.2%) were opposite-sex married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 241 (11.5%) had a female householder with no husband present, 115 (5.5%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 98 (4.7%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
POSSLQ
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, and 14 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 441 households (21.0%) were made up of individuals and 178 (8.5%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92. There were 1,514 families
Family (U.S. Census)
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(72.2% of all households); the average family size was 3.37.
The population was spread out with 1,303 people (21.2%) under the age of 18, 510 people (8.3%) aged 18 to 24, 1,645 people (26.8%) aged 25 to 44, 1,729 people (28.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 957 people (15.6%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.5 years. For every 100 females there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.
There were 2,184 housing units at an average density of 1,651.2 per square mile (637.5/km²), of which 1,435 (68.5%) were owner-occupied, and 661 (31.5%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.3%; the rental vacancy rate was 2.4%. 4,286 people (69.8% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,833 people (29.8%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 6,045 people, 2,038 households, and 1,502 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
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was 4,586.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,768.2/km²). There were 2,124 housing units at an average density of 1,611.6 per square mile (621.3/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 55.70% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 2.55% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.79% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 20.03% Asian
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.05% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 14.43% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 6.45% from two or more races. 35.24% of the population were Hispanic or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 2,038 households out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.43.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 24.6% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $53,378, and the median income for a family was $61,531. Males had a median income of $50,208 versus $35,104 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $34,548. About 6.1% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.6% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.
Politics
In the state legislatureCalifornia State Legislature
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East Pasadena is located in the 21st and 29th Senate
California State Senate
The California State Senate is the upper house of the California State Legislature. There are 40 state senators. The state legislature meets in the California State Capitol in Sacramento. The Lieutenant Governor is the ex officio President of the Senate and may break a tied vote...
Districts, represented by Democrat Jack Scott
Jack Scott (politician)
Jack Alan Scott is an American Democratic politician. He recently served as a California State Senator, representing the 21st district, which includes Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, La Cañada Flintridge, San Gabriel, Temple City, and Los Angelescommunities including Tarzana, Encino, Reseda, Van...
and Republican Bob Huff
Bob Huff
Robert S. Huff is a U.S. politician, who is a Republican member of the California State Senate, representing the 29th Senate District, which includes portions of Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino counties...
respectively, and in the 44th Assembly
California State Assembly
The California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature. There are 80 members in the Assembly, representing an approximately equal number of constituents, with each district having a population of at least 420,000...
District, represented by Democrat Anthony J. Portantino
Anthony J. Portantino
Anthony J. Portantino , has represented California's 44th assembly district since December 2006. He is a Democrat.- Entertainment career :...
. Federally, East Pasadena is located in California's 26th
California's 26th congressional district
California 26th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of California that spans the foothills of the San Gabriel Valley from La Cañada Flintridge to Rancho Cucamonga...
and 29th
California's 29th congressional district
California's 29th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of California based in Los Angeles County. The district takes in Alhambra, San Gabriel, Burbank, Glendale, South Pasadena, Temple City, Monterey Park, and Pasadena in Greater Los Angeles.The district is...
congressional districts, which have Cook PVIs
Cook Partisan Voting Index
The Cook Partisan Voting Index , sometimes referred to as simply the Partisan Voting Index , is a measurement of how strongly an American congressional district or state leans toward one political party compared to the nation as a whole...
of R +4 and D +12 respectively and is represented by Republican David Dreier
David Dreier
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and Democrat Adam Schiff
Adam Schiff
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respectively.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
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(LASD) operates the Temple Station in Temple City
Temple City, California
Temple City is a city in Los Angeles County, California. Temple City is part of a cluster of cities, along with Arcadia, Rosemead, Monterey Park, San Marino, and San Gabriel, in the west San Gabriel Valley with a rapidly growing Asian population. Temple City also has a Cuban and Puerto Rican...
, serving East Pasadena.