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Pearl City

Hawaii · 47,698 residents · 9.12 sq mi
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Pearl City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,639. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $564,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
47,698
+54%since 2000
from 30,976 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,230 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 3,396 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+8%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K32K38K44K50K1990201020202024Pearl City
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,639
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,036 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,806
+42%since 2000
from $21,683 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$564,100
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $272,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,630
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $798 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.7%
−21.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.8
+56%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic16%(4,952)
Black2.6%(796)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(2,260)
Asian52.3%(16,215)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.5%(19,372)
2010
White, non-Hispanic14.2%(6,790)
Black2.7%(1,294)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(3,889)
Asian52.2%(24,905)
Other21.1%(10,082)
Diversity Score80.5%(38,404)
Diversity Score
81
+29%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+41%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.8%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
13.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pearl City, Hawaii?

Pearl City, Hawaii has about 47,698 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pearl City, Hawaii earns about $82,639 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 $564,100, and the typical rent is about $1,630 a month.

How educated are people in Pearl City, Hawaii?

About 28.3% 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 5.1% of people in Pearl City, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pearl City, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Pearl City, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16,705 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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

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