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Nanakuli

Hawaii · 12,195 residents · 2.989 sq mi
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Nanakuli is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,448. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $392,800. At a median age of 33.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,195
+13%since 2000
from 10,814 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,080 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 3,618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.2
+22%since 2000
from 27.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024Nanakuli
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,448
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,352 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,203
+81%since 2000
from $11,690 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$392,800
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,552
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $749 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
32.7% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+58%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.9%(533)
Black0.7%(75)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(1,202)
Asian10.4%(1,120)
Other0%
Diversity Score81.5%(8,811)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.1%(377)
Black0.6%(73)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(1,432)
Asian9.8%(1,190)
Other77.5%(9,455)
Diversity Score50.9%(6,209)
Diversity Score
51
−38%since 2000
from 81 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.3 min
+23%since 2000
from 31.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 16.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nanakuli, Hawaii?

Nanakuli, Hawaii has about 12,195 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nanakuli, Hawaii?

The typical household in Nanakuli, Hawaii earns about $77,448 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nanakuli, Hawaii expensive?

In Nanakuli, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $392,800, and the typical rent is about $1,552 a month.

How educated are people in Nanakuli, Hawaii?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Nanakuli, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nanakuli, Hawaii?

About 14.4% of people in Nanakuli, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nanakuli, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Nanakuli, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,620 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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