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Ewa Beach

Hawaii · 14,376 residents · 1.191 sq mi
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Ewa Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,323. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $748,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,376
−2%since 2000
from 14,650 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
12,071 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 12,301 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
+24%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K15K16K17K1990201020202024Ewa Beach
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,323
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,073 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,029
+137%since 2000
from $14,807 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.4%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
−1%since 2010
from 0.368 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$748,800
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $211,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,522
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $931 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
27.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
+63%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
71
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic9.7%(1,416)
Black0.6%(94)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(1,421)
Asian47.8%(6,997)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.8%(8,467)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.2%(889)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(1,057)
Asian51.9%(7,465)
Other34.5%(4,965)
Diversity Score75.2%(10,815)
Diversity Score
75
+30%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.8%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.0 min
+21%since 2000
from 31.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.4%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
27.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 13.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2017
from 85.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2016
from 56.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ewa Beach, Hawaii?

Ewa Beach, Hawaii has about 14,376 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ewa Beach, Hawaii?

The typical household in Ewa Beach, Hawaii earns about $124,323 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ewa Beach, Hawaii expensive?

In Ewa Beach, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $748,800, and the typical rent is about $2,522 a month.

How educated are people in Ewa Beach, Hawaii?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ewa Beach, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ewa Beach, Hawaii?

About 4.9% of people in Ewa Beach, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ewa Beach, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Ewa Beach, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 121 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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