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Orchidlands Estates

Hawaii · 3,165 residents · 9.707 sq mi
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Orchidlands Estates has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,278. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 83% since 2000. 19% 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 $268,400. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,165
+83%since 2000
from 1,731 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
326 / sq mi
+83%since 2000
from 178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+29%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K2000201020202024Orchidlands Estates
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,278
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,010
+67%since 2000
from $13,748 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$268,400
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,122
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $572 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
20.5% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic33%(1,044)
Black0.7%(21)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(361)
Asian20.6%(651)
Other26.4%(837)
Diversity Score90.5%(2,864)
Diversity Score
90
+19%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+63%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.9%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.1%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
41.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
15.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orchidlands Estates, Hawaii?

Orchidlands Estates, Hawaii has about 3,165 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Orchidlands Estates, Hawaii earns about $50,278 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 $268,400, and the typical rent is about $1,122 a month.

How educated are people in Orchidlands Estates, Hawaii?

About 18.9% 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 22.3% of people in Orchidlands Estates, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

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