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Ewa Beach

Hawaii · 16,415 residents · 1.191 sq mi
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Ewa Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,118. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $581,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,415
+12%since 2000
from 14,650 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
13,783 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 12,301 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+23%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K15K16K17K1990201020202024Ewa Beach
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,118
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,073 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,789
+88%since 2000
from $14,807 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$581,000
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $211,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,894
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $931 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
26.6% rent
Afford Score
6.0
+62%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic6.8%(1,113)
Black0.7%(113)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(1,441)
Asian55.5%(9,106)
Other27.9%(4,575)
Diversity Score74.9%(12,290)
Diversity Score
75
+30%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.0 min
+34%since 2000
from 31.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.0%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
33.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ewa Beach, Hawaii?

Ewa Beach, Hawaii has about 16,415 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ewa Beach, Hawaii earns about $97,118 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 $581,000, and the typical rent is about $1,894 a month.

How educated are people in Ewa Beach, Hawaii?

About 20.4% 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 9.7% 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 2,160 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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