Pasadena, Newfoundland and Labrador Population & Demographics: How Many People Live Here?

Data source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population — View the official Pasadena census dataset on Statistics Canada

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Pasadena. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 49.17 km2. The town has a population density of 71.70 people per km2.

We highlight the Pasadena town's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

Pasadena on the Map

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Pasadena has a population of around 3,524 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Pasadena has decreased by -2.65%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
3,6203,524 --2.65%

2026 Population Projection

Pasadena's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 3,524 people recorded in the 2021 census.

Population By Genders

The male population of Pasadena is around 1,720 while the female population is around 1,800.

Of the 3,524 total population in Pasadena, the largest gender is female with around 1,800 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
1,7201,800 -4.44%

Is Pasadena a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Pasadena compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Newfoundland and Labrador, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.

Employment & Economy

14.9%
Unemployment rate
0.3 pts below the province
46.8%
Employment rate
0.7 pts below the province
55.0%
Participation rate
1.1 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$83,000
Median household income
$11,500 above the province
10.1%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
5.1 pts below the province

Commute

77.8%
Commute under 30 minutes
4.7 pts below the province
90.2%
Commute by car
1.3 pts above the province
1.2%
Commute by public transit
0.8 pts below the province

Housing Character

87.2%
Single-detached houses
14.9 pts above the province
7.3%
Apartments (any building size)
10.9 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.40 people
Average household size
0.10people above the province
20.7%
One-person households
7.2 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

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Population by Age Characteristics

Pasadena has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 70 to 74 years old, accounting for 8.80% of the total population. The town median age is 49.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
70 to 74 years145 8.40%165 9.20% 12.12%310 8.80%
60 to 64 years140 8.10%155 8.60% 9.68%295 8.40%
65 to 69 years145 8.40%150 8.30% 3.33%295 8.40%
55 to 59 years125 7.30%145 8.10% 13.79%270 7.70%
50 to 54 years135 7.80%125 6.90% 7.41%255 7.20%
40 to 44 years105 6.10%125 6.90% 16.00%235 6.70%
30 to 34 years100 5.80%115 6.40% 13.04%215 6.10%
5 to 9 years120 7.00%95 5.30% 20.83%210 6.00%
35 to 39 years90 5.20%110 6.10% 18.18%200 5.70%
15 to 19 years95 5.50%85 4.70% 10.53%185 5.30%
45 to 49 years85 4.90%95 5.30% 10.53%185 5.30%
10 to 14 years95 5.50%85 4.70% 10.53%180 5.10%
75 to 79 years90 5.20%95 5.30% 5.26%180 5.10%
0 to 4 years80 4.70%65 3.60% 18.75%140 4.00%
20 to 24 years70 4.10%65 3.60% 7.14%135 3.80%
25 to 29 years50 2.90%60 3.30% 16.67%110 3.10%
80 to 84 years45 2.60%35 1.90% 22.22%80 2.30%
Median age of the population48 48.40%50 50.00% 4.00%49 49.20%
Average age of the population45 44.70%47 46.60% 4.29%46 45.70%
85 years and over15 0.90%25 1.40% 40.00%45 1.30%
85 to 89 years10 0.60%25 1.40% 60.00%35 1.00%

Broader Age Groups

If the town's population is divided into broader age groups, most of the population falls into the 15 to 64 years age group. The group accounts for 59.20% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 25.70% and 15.10%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Pasadena are within the 15 to 64 years age group.

DataMaleFemaleTotal
65 years and over25.30%26.40%25.70%
0 to 14 years16.60%13.30%15.10%

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Population of Pasadena by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Pasadena is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Pasadena is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the province appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.

The top 5 ethnicities and origins in the province are English, which accounts for 30.64% of the total population, followed by Canadian (29.93%), Irish (17.87%), Mi'kmaq (10.50%), and Scottish (10.07%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include British Isles, First Nations (North American Indian), Newfoundlander, French, and Caucasian (White).

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English29.02%32.21%30.64%
Canadian29.89%30.25%29.93%
Irish17.53%18.21%17.87%
Mi'kmaq11.49%9.24%10.50%
Scottish10.06%9.80%10.07%
British Isles7.18%7.56%7.23%
First Nations (North American Indian)5.75%6.16%5.82%
Newfoundlander5.17%6.44%5.82%
French4.89%6.44%5.67%
Caucasian (White)4.31%2.80%3.69%

Immigration Profile

Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Pasadena's population profile.

About 1.4% of Pasadena's population are immigrants (50 people).

The top countries of origin for Pasadena's immigrant population are United States of America (10), Brazil (0), Colombia (0), El Salvador (0), Guyana (0).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
United States of America10
Brazil0
Colombia0
El Salvador0
Guyana0

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 1,300 of Pasadena's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 22.60% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 10.35% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 8.70%, 6.20%, and 2.15%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons67522.60%
1 person31010.35%
3 persons2608.70%
4 persons1856.20%
5 or more persons652.15%

Income in Pasadena

Analyzing income distribution in Pasadena can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Pasadena is $40,800.

A region's per capita data sheds light on the average income earned per person living in it. Since per capita income is calculated by dividing the region's total income by its population, it quantifies the population's economic situation on an individual basis.

Such data offers insights into the town's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Pasadena population or around 430 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $50,000 to $79,999, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 350 and 315 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Pasadena's median household income is $83,000, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Pasadena's median household income is 1,000 dollars below the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).

The data provides important insights into the town's economic landscape as well as the living standards of its population.

Analyzing such data enables researchers, policymakers, and businesses to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the town's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in Pasadena

This data sheds light on the distribution of Pasadena residents across educational milestones.

Such information is crucial in shaping the province’s policies on education, workforce development strategies, and initiatives that aim to improve access to quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.

65.25% or most of the Pasadena population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 24.40% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 23.40% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.40% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree1,4051,5852,99065.25%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate6205551,17524.40%
Bachelor's degree or higher3706951,06023.40%
No certificate, diploma or degree24030054510.40%

Below national average 23.4% of Pasadena's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Pasadena

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Pasadena. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Newfoundland and Labrador is at 8.19% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate46.82%
Unemployment rate8.19%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the town who work as an employee. The majority of Pasadena's population (around 63.50%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 50 men and 65 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 110.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed5065110

Employment Industry Sectors

The Pasadena industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Pasadena is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Pasadena has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (20%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 15%, followed by Construction at 13%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance6526520%
Retail trade11513515%
Construction1703513%
Public administration759510%
Educational services70809%
Transportation and warehousing60104%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting35253%
Professional, scientific and technical services20303%
Other services (except public administration)20253%
Wholesale trade40103%
Accommodation and food services10353%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services25202%
Manufacturing3002%
Arts, entertainment and recreation0202%
Utilities2001%
Finance and insurance10151%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction1501%
Information and cultural industries001%
Real estate and rental and leasing001%
Management of companies and enterprises000%

Labour Market Snapshot

A quick snapshot of where Pasadena residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.

Top employer sectors in Pasadena: Health care and social assistance (20%), -45 Retail trade (15%), Construction (13%)

Top occupation categories in Pasadena: Sales and service occupations (24%), Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (20%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (19%)

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the town. It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work LocationMenWomenTotalPercentage
Usual place of work4905901,07576.50%
No fixed workplace address1654020014.20%
Worked at home30901158.20%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Pasadena residents travel to school or work. It highlights the frequency of different modes of transportation like walking, cycling, carpooling, and public transit.

The data is pivotal in the making of transportation policies as well as the development of transit systems. Ultimately commuting data contributes to improving the quality of life of Pasadena residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Pasadena spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the town's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the town.

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
15 to 29 minutes50.80%
Less than 15 minutes27.00%
30 to 44 minutes16.40%
60 minutes and over5.10%
45 to 59 minutes0.80%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Pasadenashed light on its societal dynamics. It captures the diverse types of marital statuses of the population.

Long-term commitments, such as common-law partnerships, civil unions, and marriages, reflect the town's social fabric. We can gain insights into Pasadena's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
70.07%
Married or living common-law
29.93%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights town's linguistic diversity, showing elegances of solo language as well as bilingual harmonies. Other than language, it also shows the cultural landscape in Canada.

English is the most spoken official language in Pasadena. About 3,515 people living in the province speak English, 5 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English3,515
French5
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Mother Tongue & Home Language

Useful for newcomers researching an area: this shows the language residents first learned at home in childhood (mother tongue) and the language they speak most often at home now, which can differ as families settle in.

LanguageMother TongueSpoken Most Often at Home
English98.9%99.7%
Non-official languages0.6%0.0%
French0.3%0.1%

Religion

Pasadena is predominantly Christian. About 3,005 of its population is Christian (1,430 males and 1,430 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Buddhist with 0.0% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Jewish, both represent 0.0% and 0.0% of the population, while Muslim represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian85.4%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about Pasadena

According to the 2021 census, Pasadena has a population of approximately 3,524 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Pasadena decreased by 2.65%.

Pasadena has a population density of approximately 71.70 people per square kilometre.

Pasadena covers a land area of approximately 49.17 km².

The median age of the population in Pasadena is 49.20 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Pasadena is English.

The median household income in Pasadena is $83,000, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Pasadena.

Christian is the predominant religion in Pasadena.

Statistics Canada (statcan.gc.ca) conducted the 2026 Census of Population in May 2026. However, census data goes through an extensive processing, validation, and quality-assurance period before public release. Based on the release plan, the 2026 Census results begin rolling out on February 10, 2027, with complete community-level profiles available by December 1, 2027. Until then, this page uses 2021 Census data as its primary source, supplemented by a population projection estimate for 2026 calculated using the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from the 2016–2021 Census period.