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Leilani Estates

Hawaii · 1,139 residents · 4.035 sq mi
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Leilani Estates has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,734. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $215,700. With a median age of 55.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 35.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,139
+9%since 2000
from 1,046 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
282 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 259 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.0
+36%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
9761K1K2K2K2000201020202024Leilani Estates
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,734
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,541 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,250
+50%since 2000
from $15,522 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade15.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$215,700
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,074
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $640 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
20.8% rent
Afford Score
6.8
+138%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(585)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(91)
Asian7%(73)
Other0%
Diversity Score47%(491)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(682)
Black1.6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(110)
Asian3.2%(37)
Other18.3%(208)
Diversity Score66.4%(756)
Diversity Score
66
+41%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+39%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 15.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.3%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Female
35.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leilani Estates, Hawaii?

Leilani Estates, Hawaii has about 1,139 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leilani Estates, Hawaii?

The typical household in Leilani Estates, Hawaii earns about $31,734 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leilani Estates, Hawaii expensive?

In Leilani Estates, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $215,700, and the typical rent is about $1,074 a month.

How educated are people in Leilani Estates, Hawaii?

About 30.1% of adults age 25 and over in Leilani Estates, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leilani Estates, Hawaii?

About 35.1% of people in Leilani Estates, 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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