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Royal Hawaiian Estates

Hawaii · 852 residents · 2.922 sq mi
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Royal Hawaiian Estates has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,875. Population has declined 4% since 2023. Median home value is $246,500. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
852
−4%since 2023
from 889 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
292 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 304 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
51.1
+7%since 2023
from 47.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
7438851K1K1K20202024Royal Hawaiian Estates
2024852
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,875
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $61,477 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,304
+27%since 2023
from $27,888 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.9%
+28.1 ptssince 2023
from 33.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
+13%since 2023
from 0.317 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$246,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $243,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,712
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2023
from 74.1% in 2023
13.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
−13.5 ptssince 2023
from 36.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.0%
−43.3 ptssince 2023
from 65.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
−19%since 2023
from 4.0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic21.8%(194)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(175)
Asian6.9%(61)
Other51.6%(459)
Diversity Score80.3%(714)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.4%(276)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9%(77)
Asian11.4%(97)
Other47.2%(402)
Diversity Score81.4%(694)
Diversity Score
81
+1%since 2023
from 80 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 82.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+55%since 2023
from 18.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2023
from 79.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 73.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 24.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 55.7% in 2023
Female
43.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 44.3% in 2023
Foreign born
3.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 77.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 93.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Royal Hawaiian Estates, Hawaii?

Royal Hawaiian Estates, Hawaii has about 852 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Royal Hawaiian Estates, Hawaii?

The typical household in Royal Hawaiian Estates, Hawaii earns about $76,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Royal Hawaiian Estates, Hawaii expensive?

In Royal Hawaiian Estates, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $246,500, and the typical rent is about $1,712 a month.

How educated are people in Royal Hawaiian Estates, Hawaii?

About 30.6% of adults age 25 and over in Royal Hawaiian Estates, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Royal Hawaiian Estates, Hawaii?

About 14.4% of people in Royal Hawaiian 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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