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Omao

Hawaii · 1,528 residents · 1.268 sq mi
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Omao is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,667. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,021,800. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,528
+25%since 2000
from 1,221 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,205 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 963 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.8
+19%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Omao
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,667
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,113
+129%since 2000
from $20,175 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
+10%since 2010
from 0.373 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,021,800
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,875
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $850 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
42.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.1
+84%since 2000
from 5.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.7%(448)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(157)
Asian26.7%(326)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.4%(945)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.9%(655)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(234)
Asian24.1%(368)
Other17.4%(266)
Diversity Score88.1%(1,346)
Diversity Score
88
+14%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+112%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.5%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
11.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2012
from 14.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2017
from 86.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 84.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Omao, Hawaii?

Omao, Hawaii has about 1,528 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Omao, Hawaii?

The typical household in Omao, Hawaii earns about $101,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Omao, Hawaii expensive?

In Omao, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $1,021,800, and the typical rent is about $1,875 a month.

How educated are people in Omao, Hawaii?

About 31.0% of adults age 25 and over in Omao, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Omao, Hawaii?

About 3.1% of people in Omao, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Omao, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Omao, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 388 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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