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CITY · 2020 ACS

Kaiminani

Hawaii · 12,590 residents · 37.208 sq mi
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Kaiminani is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,716. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. Median home value is $594,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,590
+9%vs 2021
vs 11,557 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Median age
41.3
+4%vs 2021
vs 39.7 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
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202411K
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Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.9%(749)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.7%(839)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.5%(694)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.2%(653)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.7%(594)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.8%(1,613)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.8%(1,743)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.5%(1,447)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.2%(1,919)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7413.2%(1,667)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.1%(512)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.3%(160)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,716
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $84,082 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,162
Unchangedvs 2021
vs $39,098 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.3%
−1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.7% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.2% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$594,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $614,500 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,205
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,211 in 2021
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.2%
−1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 66.4% in 2021
34.8% rent
Afford Score
7.4
+1%vs 2021
vs 7.3 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic35%(4,045)
Black1.1%(122)
Hispanic / Latino5%(582)
Asian15.5%(1,791)
Other43.4%(5,017)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.5%(5,219)
Black0.5%(65)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(1,285)
Asian12.9%(1,622)
Other44.1%(5,553)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican2.8%(315)
Mexican0.9%(104)
Spaniard0.3%(30)
Dominican0.1%(14)
Asian origin
Japanese7.1%(806)
Filipino4.5%(511)
Chinese3%(340)
Korean0.1%(15)
Sri Lankan0.1%(12)
Pacific Islander origin
Native Hawaiian34%(3,831)
Marshallese3.2%(359)
Samoan2.3%(264)
Fijian0.5%(60)
Tongan0.4%(42)
Ancestry
German7.8%(874)
Irish6.6%(740)
English5.9%(670)
Italian2.7%(307)
Portuguese2.4%(272)
American2.1%(241)
French1.7%(192)
Polish1.3%(143)
Norwegian1.1%(123)
Welsh1%(113)
Swedish0.9%(107)
Dutch0.9%(103)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.9%(101)
Scottish0.8%(95)
Ukrainian0.4%(50)
British0.4%(48)
Croatian0.3%(39)
Greek0.3%(39)
Swiss0.3%(33)
Romanian0.3%(31)
Brazilian0.2%(19)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(18)
Slovene0.2%(17)
Austrian0.1%(16)
Czech0.1%(15)
Danish0.1%(15)
Lithuanian0.1%(15)
Hungarian0.1%(14)
RANKED:Largest Native Hawaiian population · Largest German population · Largest Japanese population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
+2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 27.6% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 93.5% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.3% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+2%vs 2021
vs 21.3 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 78.5% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.3% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.7% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
+2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 65.3% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.0%
−2.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 28.8% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.6% in 2021
Female
53.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.4% in 2021
Foreign born
12.5%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.4% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kaiminani, Hawaii?

Kaiminani, Hawaii has about 12,590 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kaiminani, Hawaii?

The typical household in Kaiminani, Hawaii earns about $80,716 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 $594,300, and the typical rent is about $1,205 a month.

How educated are people in Kaiminani, Hawaii?

About 29.6% 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 8.7% 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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