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Pepeekeo

Hawaii · 1,789 residents · 1.099 sq mi
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Pepeekeo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,037. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $287,600. The poverty rate of 31.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,789
+5%since 2000
from 1,697 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,628 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,544 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
−1%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Pepeekeo
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,037
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,946 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,009
+23%since 2000
from $13,037 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$287,600
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$389
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $282 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.9%
−31.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
36.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
11.0
+138%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic11.5%(196)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino10%(170)
Asian52.8%(896)
Other0%
Diversity Score57%(968)
2010
White, non-Hispanic11%(196)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(225)
Asian41.5%(742)
Other33.5%(599)
Diversity Score85.3%(1,526)
Diversity Score
85
+50%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+101%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
55.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
31.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.4%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
21.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pepeekeo, Hawaii?

Pepeekeo, Hawaii has about 1,789 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pepeekeo, Hawaii?

The typical household in Pepeekeo, Hawaii earns about $26,037 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pepeekeo, Hawaii expensive?

In Pepeekeo, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $287,600, and the typical rent is about $389 a month.

How educated are people in Pepeekeo, Hawaii?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pepeekeo, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pepeekeo, Hawaii?

About 31.5% of people in Pepeekeo, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pepeekeo, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Pepeekeo, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 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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