Altadena, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Altadena, California Info Snack

Population
43,037
Unemployment
6.3%
Poverty
7.6%
Median Home
$802,500
Median Income
$100,806
Median Rent
$1,781

Altadena SnackAbility

7.5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
10
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9.5
Education
8
Commute
5

Altadena, CA Cost Of Living

166
Altadena's Overall Cost Of Living
1.7x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Altadena California National Average
Overall 166 140 100
Services 114 112 100
Groceries 116 113 100
Health 111 115 100
Housing 282 198 100
Transportation 136 134 100
Utilities 109 126 100

Rankings for Altadena in California

Map Of Altadena, CA

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Population over time in Altadena

Year Population % Change
2020 43,037 -4.7%
2019 45,146 -0.2%
2018 45,236 0.5%
2017 45,001 0.9%
2016 44,621 -0.0%
2015 44,622 -0.9%
2014 45,015 1.0%
2013 44,578 -1.0%
2012 45,006 -1.0%
2011 45,446 -

Race / Ethnicity in Altadena

White
41.2% (17,749)
African American
19.5% (8,376)
American Indian
0.2% (85)
Asian
5.0% (2,165)
Hawaiian
0.1% (45)
Other
0.3% (130)
Two Or More
4.1% (1,779)
Hispanic
29.5% (12,708)
Race Altadena CA USA
White 41.2% 36.5% 60.1%
African American 19.5% 5.4% 12.2%
American Indian 0.2% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 5.0% 14.6% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.3%
Two Or More 4.1% 3.4% 2.8%
Hispanic 29.5% 39.1% 18.2%

Gender in Altadena

Female
53.1% (22,865)
Male
46.9% (20,171)
Gender Altadena CA USA
Female 53.1% 50.3% 50.8%
Male 46.9% 49.7% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Altadena for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
8.0% (3,442)
9-12th Grade
3.0% (1,291)
High School / GED
15.0% (6,455)
Some College
20.0% (8,607)
Associate's Degree
9.0% (3,873)
Bachelor's Degree
22.0% (9,468)
Master's Degree
15.0% (6,455)
Professional Degree
4.0% (1,721)
Doctorate Degree
4.0% (1,721)
Education Altadena CA USA
< 9th Grade 8.0% 8.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 3.0% 7.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 15.0% 20.0% 27.0%
Some College 20.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 22.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 15.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 4.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 4.0% 2.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Altadena, California

Less than $10,000
3.2% (139,550)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.0% (131,240)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.1% (261,333)
$25,000 to $34,999
3.8% (163,906)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.4% (403,749)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.9% (553,901)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.8% (466,217)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.4% (749,329)
$150,000 to $199,999
13.1% (563,931)
$200,000 or more
20.2% (870,540)
Income Altadena CA USA
Less than $10,000 3.2% 4.7% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.0% 3.9% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.1% 6.9% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 3.8% 7.1% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.4% 10.0% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.9% 15.3% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.8% 12.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.4% 17.1% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 13.1% 9.4% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 20.2% 13.3% 8.3%

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