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Orchidlands Estates

Hawaii · 2,815 residents · 9.707 sq mi
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Orchidlands Estates has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,000. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $284,800. Households here earn about 32% less than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,815
+63%since 2000
from 1,731 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
290 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
+5%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K2000201020202024Orchidlands Estates
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,807
+30%since 2000
from $13,748 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$284,800
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$937
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $572 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.5%
−27.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
29.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.3
+48%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic34.9%(604)
Black0.8%(13)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(193)
Asian19.3%(334)
Other0%
Diversity Score75.9%(1,314)
2010
White, non-Hispanic29.7%(835)
Black0.7%(19)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(413)
Asian20%(564)
Other35.9%(1,011)
Diversity Score90.8%(2,557)
Diversity Score
91
+20%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+92%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
52.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
16.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.3%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
12.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.5%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orchidlands Estates, Hawaii?

Orchidlands Estates, Hawaii has about 2,815 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Orchidlands Estates, Hawaii earns about $45,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orchidlands Estates, Hawaii expensive?

In Orchidlands Estates, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $284,800, and the typical rent is about $937 a month.

How educated are people in Orchidlands Estates, Hawaii?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Orchidlands Estates, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orchidlands Estates, Hawaii?

About 21.9% of people in Orchidlands 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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