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What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Pasadena, TX

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

149,433population

33median age

This community is a community of 149,433 with a median age of 33. The population is predominantly Hispanic/Latino (70.9%) with a significant White community (22.1%). Median household income is $64,927. 73.3% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 16.2% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 54.5%, with a median home value of $209,600.

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

70.9%105,892

White

22.1%33,084

Black

3.4%5,123

Asian

1.8%2,706

Two or More

1.6%2,321

Other

0.1%189

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%109

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6%5,473

High School Diploma

25.1%23,043

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%6,518

Some College (1+ yr)

11.9%10,926

Associate's Degree

7%6,459

Bachelor's Degree

10.3%9,498

Master's Degree

4.3%3,921

Professional Degree

0.8%724

Doctorate

0.8%762

HS or Higher

73.3%

BA or Higher

16.2%

Graduate+

5.9%

Housingi

$209,600median home value

$1,213median rent

54.5%homeownership

53,756total units

7.8%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 54.5%

Renter 45.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

6%1,610

$50K–$100K

7.5%2,027

$100K–$150K

13.6%3,681

$150K–$200K

19.3%5,211

$200K–$300K

30.9%8,347

$300K–$500K

19.6%5,295

$500K–$1M

2.6%694

$1M+

0.5%134

Rent Distribution

Under $500

796

$500–$750

776

$750–$1,000

4,424

$1,000–$1,250

5,821

$1,250–$1,500

3,448

$1,500–$2,000

4,998

$2,000+

1,641

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%712

2010–2019

5.5%2,942

2000–2009

10.1%5,440

1990–1999

12.9%6,918

1980–1989

13.6%7,286

1970–1979

20%10,770

1960–1969

13.2%7,103

1950–1959

17.4%9,341

1940–1949

4.8%2,598

1939 or earlier

1.2%646

Heating Fuel

Electricity

50.4%24,961

Utility Gas

48.2%23,886

Bottled/LP Gas

1%474

No Fuel

0.3%139

Fuel Oil

0.1%47

Wood

0.1%30

Other

0%23

Household Economyi

$64,927median household income

$29,029per capita income

18.8%poverty rate

8.6%unemployment

71,770labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.3%2,147

$10K–$15K

3.9%1,917

$15K–$20K

4.7%2,326

$20K–$25K

4%1,985

$25K–$30K

5.1%2,519

$30K–$35K

5.4%2,686

$35K–$40K

3.9%1,933

$40K–$45K

3.4%1,673

$45K–$50K

3.9%1,944

$50K–$60K

7.4%3,686

$60K–$75K

9.9%4,931

$75K–$100K

14.5%7,165

$100K–$125K

8.8%4,344

$125K–$150K

6.4%3,175

$150K–$200K

7.2%3,576

$200K+

7.2%3,553

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,268

Residentsi

2,269

Avg. Tenant Renti

$390/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

35 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers868 homes90% occupied$411/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8323 homes97% occupied$345/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC63 homes98% occupied$346/mo rent

811/PRAC14 homes98% occupied$333/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $64,927/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

81.6%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

16.5%

Low income$32K–$52K/yr

1.9%

Who Receives This Housing

81.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

77.9% of subsidized households are minority

23.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

40,13526.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

26,431

Guatemala

1,436

India

446

China

324

Philippines

179

Germany

Korea

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

63,820

Avg. Commutei

26.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

65,555

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,951(2.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

71.5%Insured

28.5%Uninsured