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Eleele

Hawaii · 2,522 residents · 0.77 sq mi
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Eleele is a city of 2,522 people in Hawaii. Home values have more than tripled since 2000, reaching $777,200. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. That puts it in the top 4% of US cities for household income. Density works out to 3,280 people per square mile. The median household earns $118,438, about 44% above the national median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 140%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

2,522
+24%since 2000
from 2,040 in 2000
1990 – 2024
3,280 / sq mi
+30%since 2009
from 2,523 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
39.6
+10%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.77 sq mi
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K19902000201020202024Eleele
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57%(176)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.7%(93)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.5%(164)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.7%(144)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.4%(187)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414.3%(360)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.3%(311)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414%(352)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.8%(373)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748%(203)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.9%(124)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.4%(35)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$118,438
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,705 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$41,732
+163%since 2000
from $15,873 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.0%
+33.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
6.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.357
−6%since 2010
from 0.382 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

$777,200
+140%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $177,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,244
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,442
72.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
28.0% rent
5.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
3.60 people
+18%since 2009
from 3.06 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
20.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
16.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
6.6
−1%since 2009
from 6.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
46
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic7.7%(157)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(168)
Asian60.6%(1,237)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.1%(229)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(255)
Asian47.3%(1,192)
Other33.2%(838)
81
+10%since 2009
from 74 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican6.1%(155)
Mexican0.7%(17)
Spaniard0.2%(6)
Asian origin
Filipino40%(1,009)
Japanese5.1%(128)
Vietnamese0.6%(16)
Pacific Islander origin
Native Hawaiian26.8%(675)
Chamorro2.9%(72)
Marshallese1.5%(37)
Ancestry
Portuguese8.9%(225)
German3.6%(91)
English3.4%(85)
Irish2.5%(63)
French0.6%(15)
Italian0.6%(15)
Russian0.4%(11)
Serbian0.3%(8)
Iranian0.2%(6)
Austrian0.2%(5)
Czech0.2%(5)
Swiss0.2%(5)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.2%(5)
American0.2%(4)
Greek0.1%(3)
Section 05

Education

17.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
7.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.7 min
+31%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
85.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
12.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
4.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
73.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
88.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 78.5% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
17.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
22.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
50.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
23.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
7.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
9.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2012
from 13.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
2.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2013
from 8.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
92.3%
+19.7 ptssince 2017
from 72.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
96.6%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 82.6% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
93.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 93.9% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
71.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2016
from 64.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married44.3%(443)
Married47.2%(472)
Widowed1.7%(17)
Divorced6.9%(69)
Women 15+
Never married34%(370)
Married46.8%(509)
Widowed9.3%(101)
Divorced9.9%(108)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

2.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2013
from 8.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
72.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 72.4% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
5.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
14.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
18.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
74.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 73.5% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
31.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)29%(42)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)20%(29)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era34.5%(50)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II3.4%(5)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 145 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eleele, Hawaii?

Eleele, Hawaii has about 2,522 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eleele, Hawaii?

The typical household in Eleele, Hawaii earns about $118,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eleele, Hawaii expensive?

In Eleele, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $777,200, and the typical rent is about $1,244 a month.

How educated are people in Eleele, Hawaii?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Eleele, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eleele, Hawaii?

About 6.1% of people in Eleele, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eleele, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Eleele, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,104 residents, a change of about 78 percent over that period.

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

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