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Kailua CDP (Honolulu County)

Hawaii · 38,635 residents · 7.772 sq mi
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Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,082. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $774,000. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 37% more than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,635
+6%since 2000
from 36,513 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,971 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 4,698 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
+9%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K36K37K39K41K1990201020202024Kailua CDP (Honolulu County)
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,082
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,784 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,770
+32%since 2000
from $29,299 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
61.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$774,000
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,780
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,111 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.3%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
27.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.5
+74%since 2000
from 4.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(15,433)
Black0.7%(257)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(2,228)
Asian20.8%(7,588)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.2%(24,539)
2010
White, non-Hispanic42.1%(16,276)
Black0.5%(209)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(2,525)
Asian19.9%(7,700)
Other29.2%(11,282)
Diversity Score85.3%(32,973)
Diversity Score
85
+27%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 39.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+34%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.1%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kailua CDP (Honolulu County), Hawaii?

Kailua CDP (Honolulu County), Hawaii has about 38,635 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kailua CDP (Honolulu County), Hawaii?

The typical household in Kailua CDP (Honolulu County), Hawaii earns about $91,082 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kailua CDP (Honolulu County), Hawaii expensive?

In Kailua CDP (Honolulu County), Hawaii, the median home is worth about $774,000, and the typical rent is about $1,780 a month.

How educated are people in Kailua CDP (Honolulu County), Hawaii?

About 45.1% of adults age 25 and over in Kailua CDP (Honolulu County), Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kailua CDP (Honolulu County), Hawaii?

About 6.6% of people in Kailua CDP (Honolulu County), Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kailua CDP (Honolulu County), Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Kailua CDP (Honolulu County), Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,817 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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