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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pearl City

Hawaii · 30,976 residents · 9.12 sq mi
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The short version

Pearl City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,036. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $272,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,976
Unchangedsince 1990
from 30,993 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,396 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3,398 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.0
+13%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K32K38K44K50K1990201020202024Pearl City
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,036
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,752 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,683
+39%since 1990
from $15,580 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.2%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$272,100
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $248,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$798
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $753 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
68.7%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 67.8% in 1990
31.3% rent
Afford Score
4.4
−10%since 1990
from 4.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic21.3%(6,617)
Black2.8%(861)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(2,042)
Asian73.6%(22,820)
Diversity Score59.7%(18,509)
2000
White, non-Hispanic16%(4,952)
Black2.6%(796)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(2,260)
Asian52.3%(16,215)
Diversity Score62.5%(19,372)
Diversity Score
63
+5%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.7%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 83.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
−23%since 1990
from 25.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pearl City, Hawaii?

Pearl City, Hawaii has about 30,976 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pearl City, Hawaii?

The typical household in Pearl City, Hawaii earns about $62,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pearl City, Hawaii expensive?

In Pearl City, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $272,100, and the typical rent is about $798 a month.

How educated are people in Pearl City, Hawaii?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pearl City, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pearl City, Hawaii?

About 6.2% of people in Pearl City, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pearl City, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Pearl City, Hawaii has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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