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Kaiminani

Hawaii · 11,465 residents · 37.208 sq mi
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Kaiminani is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,560. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $772,800. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,465
−1%since 2023
from 11,542 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
308 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 310 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
+7%since 2023
from 41.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
11K12K12K12K13K20202024Kaiminani
202411K
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.4%(508)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.9%(559)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.1%(579)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.4%(390)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(656)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413%(1,491)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.2%(1,748)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.6%(1,211)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.5%(1,664)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.9%(1,704)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.7%(764)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.7%(191)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,560
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $101,320 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,048
+13%since 2023
from $40,697 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 63.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
+5%since 2023
from 0.369 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$772,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $761,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,202
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,338 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 73.3% in 2023
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 26.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 53.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
−7%since 2023
from 7.5 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic41.8%(4,820)
Black1.3%(151)
Hispanic / Latino6%(688)
Asian12.8%(1,475)
Other38.2%(4,408)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.1%(5,061)
Black1.5%(175)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(620)
Asian12.3%(1,413)
Other36.6%(4,196)
Diversity Score
82
−1%since 2023
from 82 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican1.7%(200)
Chilean1%(118)
Cuban0.4%(51)
Mexican0.3%(30)
Spaniard0.2%(20)
Argentine0.2%(18)
Guatemalan0.1%(10)
Asian origin
Japanese8%(914)
Filipino2.3%(266)
Chinese0.5%(52)
Korean0.4%(43)
Thai0.1%(16)
Pacific Islander origin
Native Hawaiian27.5%(3,158)
Tongan1.3%(154)
Samoan1.1%(123)
Marshallese0.5%(56)
Ancestry
English9.3%(1,061)
German9.2%(1,057)
Irish6.8%(782)
Russian3.5%(399)
American3.1%(350)
Italian2.9%(328)
Portuguese2.8%(320)
Ukrainian2.1%(243)
French1.8%(209)
Swiss1.3%(152)
Scottish1.2%(135)
Norwegian1%(111)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
Romanian0.8%(88)
Dutch0.7%(84)
British0.6%(64)
Danish0.4%(49)
Swedish0.4%(48)
Czech0.4%(47)
Finnish0.4%(44)
Polish0.4%(44)
Belgian0.3%(35)
Iranian0.3%(35)
Canadian0.2%(25)
Croatian0.2%(23)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(19)
Arab0.1%(15)
Lebanese0.1%(15)
Hungarian0.1%(15)
Welsh0.1%(14)
Armenian0.1%(11)
RANKED:Largest Native Hawaiian population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Japanese population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 31.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 96.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
−6%since 2023
from 21.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 74.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 63.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 33.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 43.5% in 2023
Female
55.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
Foreign born
9.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 94.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 81.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.8%(1,326)
Married57.2%(2,633)
Widowed3.7%(168)
Divorced10.3%(474)
Women 15+
Never married30.8%(1,609)
Married49.7%(2,592)
Widowed8.8%(458)
Divorced10.7%(559)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kaiminani, Hawaii?

Kaiminani, Hawaii has about 11,465 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kaiminani, Hawaii?

The typical household in Kaiminani, Hawaii earns about $110,560 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kaiminani, Hawaii expensive?

In Kaiminani, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $772,800, and the typical rent is about $1,202 a month.

How educated are people in Kaiminani, Hawaii?

About 33.1% of adults age 25 and over in Kaiminani, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kaiminani, Hawaii?

About 9.8% of people in Kaiminani, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

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

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