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Omao

Hawaii · 1,346 residents · 1.268 sq mi
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Omao is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $755,500. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,346
+10%since 2000
from 1,221 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,062 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 963 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.0
+27%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Omao
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,875
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,608
+86%since 2000
from $20,175 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$755,500
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,579
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $850 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
38.6% rent
Afford Score
8.1
+49%since 2000
from 5.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(543)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(167)
Asian18.7%(252)
Other23.7%(319)
Diversity Score88.2%(1,187)
Diversity Score
88
+14%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+49%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.9%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Omao, Hawaii?

Omao, Hawaii has about 1,346 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Omao, Hawaii?

The typical household in Omao, Hawaii earns about $92,875 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 $755,500, and the typical rent is about $1,579 a month.

How educated are people in Omao, Hawaii?

About 28.9% 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 4.3% 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 206 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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