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Heeia

Hawaii · 5,001 residents · 3.201 sq mi
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Heeia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $910,400. With a median age of 49.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 52% more than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,001
+1%since 2000
from 4,944 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
49.9
+15%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Heeia
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.3%(213)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.4%(221)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145%(249)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.2%(262)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.2%(259)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.8%(491)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.3%(517)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.5%(626)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.8%(788)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7413.7%(685)
US avg: 10%
75 to 849.8%(492)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over4%(198)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$126,667
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,528 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,935
+68%since 2000
from $33,990 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
80.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$910,400
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,386
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,636 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
14.6% rent
Afford Score
7.2
+26%since 2009
from 5.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic24.6%(1,214)
Black0.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(239)
Asian40.3%(1,990)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic21%(1,049)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(423)
Asian35.8%(1,788)
Other35.6%(1,781)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.9%(130)
Spaniard0.6%(25)
Chilean0.3%(12)
Puerto Rican0.2%(10)
Asian origin
Japanese26.9%(1,210)
Chinese2%(88)
Filipino1.8%(82)
Okinawan1.4%(62)
Asian Indian1.2%(56)
Thai0.6%(29)
Korean0.2%(9)
Pacific Islander origin
Native Hawaiian21.5%(967)
Samoan1.4%(64)
Chamorro0.6%(25)
Ancestry
German10.8%(485)
English8.3%(372)
Portuguese4.4%(199)
American3.4%(154)
Irish3.2%(144)
Italian1.6%(73)
Scottish1.4%(64)
Welsh0.9%(41)
Polish0.8%(38)
Greek0.8%(34)
Romanian0.5%(22)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.4%(19)
Dutch0.4%(17)
French0.4%(16)
British0.3%(14)
Norwegian0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest Japanese population · Largest Native Hawaiian population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Portuguese population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 41.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+50%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 1.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.6%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−94.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married24%(509)
Married67.9%(1,441)
Widowed3.3%(69)
Divorced4.8%(102)
Women 15+
Never married23%(494)
Married60.4%(1,298)
Widowed12.9%(277)
Divorced3.8%(81)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heeia, Hawaii?

Heeia, Hawaii has about 5,001 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Heeia, Hawaii?

The typical household in Heeia, Hawaii earns about $126,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Heeia, Hawaii expensive?

In Heeia, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $910,400, and the typical rent is about $2,386 a month.

How educated are people in Heeia, Hawaii?

About 49.2% of adults age 25 and over in Heeia, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Heeia, Hawaii?

About 2.5% of people in Heeia, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Heeia, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Heeia, Hawaii has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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