Pasadena, Maryland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pasadena, Maryland
Census-designated place
Maryland Route 2 in Pasadena from the air
Location of Pasadena in Maryland
Country	United States
State	Maryland
County	Anne Arundel
Area
• Total	16.11 sq mi (41.73 km2)
• Land	14.93 sq mi (38.66 km2)
• Water	1.18 sq mi (3.07 km2)  7.31%
Elevation	79 ft (24 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	32,979
• Density	2,209.35/sq mi (853.04/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
Zip Code	21122
Area code(s)	410, 443, 667
FIPS code	24-60475
GNIS feature ID	0590983

Pasadena is a community located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area defined by the government for counting people, but it's not an official city or town with its own local government.

In 2020, about 32,979 people lived in Pasadena. People who live here often use "Pasadena" to talk about a larger area. This includes nearby places like Lake Shore and Riviera Beach. All these areas share the same services, like fire, police, and public schools, because they are all part of Anne Arundel County. They also share the same zip code, 21122.

Where is Pasadena Located?

Pasadena is in the northern part of Anne Arundel County. It's close to the city of Baltimore to the north. To the east, you'll find the Patapsco River and Riviera Beach. Lake Shore is to the southeast, and Severna Park is to the south. To the west is Glen Burnie.

The community covers a total area of about 16.11 square miles (41.73 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 14.93 square miles (38.66 square kilometers). The rest, about 1.18 square miles (3.07 square kilometers), is water.

Who Lives in Pasadena?

According to the 2020 census, 32,979 people call Pasadena home. The population has grown quite a bit since 2010.

Most people in Pasadena are White (86.2%). There are also African American (6.9%), Asian (2.6%), and Native American (0.3%) residents. About 4.3% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.

Many families live in Pasadena. About 33.6% of households have children under 18. The average household has about 2.84 people. The average family has about 3.21 people.

The median age in Pasadena is 36.7 years. This means half the people are younger than 36.7, and half are older. About 24.1% of the population is under 18 years old.

Famous People from Pasadena

Pasadena has been home to several notable individuals:

• Brandi Burkhardt: An actress who has appeared on TV, in movies, and on Broadway. She was also a beauty queen.
• Ronnie Dove: A popular singer from the 1960s and 1970s.
• Dan Duquette: He used to be the general manager for the Baltimore Orioles baseball team.
• Nilah Magruder: An award-winning illustrator.
• Mike Newton: A professional football player.

Schools and Learning in Pasadena

Pasadena is part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools system. This means students attend public schools managed by the county.

High Schools

• Chesapeake Senior High School
• Northeast Senior High School

Middle Schools

• Chesapeake Bay Middle School
• Northeast Middle School (formerly George Fox Middle School)

Elementary Schools

• Bodkin Elementary
• Fort Smallwood Elementary School
• High Point Elementary School
• Jacobsville Elementary School
• Lake Shore Elementary School
• Pasadena Elementary School
• Riviera Beach Elementary School
• Solley Elementary School
• Sunset Elementary School

Libraries

For reading and learning, Pasadena has two public libraries:

• Mountain Road Library
• Riviera Beach Library

Parks and Fun Activities

Pasadena offers many parks and places for recreation. These are great spots for outdoor activities and enjoying nature.

• Anne Arundel County Park
• Beachwood Park
• Bodkin Park
• Downs Park
• Fort Smallwood Park
• Lake Waterford Park
• Sunset Park
• Tick Neck Park
• Weinburg Park

See also

In Spanish: Pasadena (Maryland) para niños