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Kaneohe

Hawaii · 37,355 residents · 6.543 sq mi
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#242Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,029,700
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Kaneohe is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,613. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,029,700. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 25% more than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,355
+7%since 2000
from 34,970 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,709 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 5,345 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.4
+17%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
33K34K35K37K38K1990201020202024Kaneohe
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,613
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,006 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,130
+114%since 2000
from $23,476 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.5%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
+11%since 2010
from 0.371 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,029,700
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,269
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,075 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.2
+89%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.3%(6,756)
Black0.8%(263)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(2,523)
Asian37.9%(13,243)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.2%(24,561)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14%(5,241)
Black0.5%(201)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(4,044)
Asian37.6%(14,039)
Other37%(13,830)
Diversity Score86.3%(32,230)
Diversity Score
86
+23%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+40%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.1%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2012
from 10.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−93.1 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2017
from 86.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 87.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kaneohe, Hawaii?

Kaneohe, Hawaii has about 37,355 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kaneohe, Hawaii?

The typical household in Kaneohe, Hawaii earns about $125,613 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kaneohe, Hawaii expensive?

In Kaneohe, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $1,029,700, and the typical rent is about $2,269 a month.

How educated are people in Kaneohe, Hawaii?

About 37.1% of adults age 25 and over in Kaneohe, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kaneohe, Hawaii?

About 9.7% of people in Kaneohe, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kaneohe, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Kaneohe, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,907 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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