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Hickam Housing

Hawaii · 9,425 residents · 4.609 sq mi
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#37Highest median rentof 6,764$3,501#127Youngest by median ageof 6,82624.2#140Lowest poverty rateof 6,8231.9%#260Shortest commutesof 6,82614.9
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Hickam Housing is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,667. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $3,501 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 24.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,425
+72%since 2000
from 5,471 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,045 / sq mi
+72%since 2000
from 1,187 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
24.2
−7%since 2000
from 26.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K8K9K10K1990201020202024Hickam Housing
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,667
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,298 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,135
+147%since 2000
from $15,039 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.6%
+31.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.321
−3%since 2010
from 0.331 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$3,501
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,266 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
99.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
45.0%
+45.0 ptssince 2015
from 0.0% in 2015
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.6%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hickam Housing on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(3,483)
Black11.5%(627)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(458)
Asian8%(438)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.5%(3,311)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.9%(4,987)
Black10.3%(974)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(1,019)
Asian4.4%(415)
Other21.5%(2,030)
Diversity Score81.2%(7,650)
Diversity Score
81
+34%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 36.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+46%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.1%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
27.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2012
from 2.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−98.7 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2017
from 97.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 87.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 6.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hickam Housing, Hawaii?

Hickam Housing, Hawaii has about 9,425 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hickam Housing, Hawaii?

The typical household in Hickam Housing, Hawaii earns about $121,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hickam Housing, Hawaii expensive?

In Hickam Housing, Hawaii, the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Hickam Housing, Hawaii?

About 51.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hickam Housing, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hickam Housing, Hawaii?

About 1.9% of people in Hickam Housing, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hickam Housing, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Hickam Housing, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,872 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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