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CITY · 2010 ACS

East Honolulu

Hawaii · 49,914 residents · 23.006 sq mi
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East Honolulu is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,032. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $783,600. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 63% more than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49,914
+1%vs 2011
vs 49,650 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,170 / sq mi
+1%vs 2011
vs 2,158 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.2
+2%vs 2011
vs 46.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
47K48K49K51K52K201020202024East Honolulu
202451K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,032
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $110,451 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,993
Unchangedvs 2011
vs $48,893 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
68.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
+3%vs 2011
vs 0.410 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10.5%
US avg: 7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$783,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $781,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $2,001 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−24.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.6% in 2011
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.1%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.3
+3%vs 2011
vs 7.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic26%(12,898)
Black0.4%(215)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(1,696)
Asian50.7%(25,165)
Other19.5%(9,676)
Diversity Score79.6%(39,500)
2010
White, non-Hispanic26.1%(13,018)
Black0.5%(246)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(2,069)
Asian48.7%(24,327)
Other19.4%(9,659)
Diversity Score80.9%(40,361)
Diversity Score
81
+2%vs 2011
vs 80 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.6%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
−1%vs 2011
vs 30.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.5%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.1%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.6%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 2.6% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.7% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.5% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.7% in 2011
Female
50.1%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.3% in 2011
Foreign born
14.9%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Honolulu, Hawaii?

East Honolulu, Hawaii has about 49,914 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Honolulu, Hawaii?

The typical household in East Honolulu, Hawaii earns about $108,032 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Honolulu, Hawaii expensive?

In East Honolulu, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $783,600, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in East Honolulu, Hawaii?

About 53.6% of adults age 25 and over in East Honolulu, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Honolulu, Hawaii?

About 3.2% of people in East Honolulu, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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