Ala Moana-Kakaako is a neighborhood of 29,338 people in Honolulu. The typical home is worth $805,929. 37% of locals were born outside the United States. This is an unusually credentialed place: 51% of adults have a four-year degree. The median age is 44.8, about 6 years above the US median. Density works out to 20,719 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 9 census tracts that make up Ala Moana-Kakaako; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
51% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
29,338
Population density
20,719 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
44.8
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.42 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$89,267
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$61,250
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$805,929
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,027
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.4%
48.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.84 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
42.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.0
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.2%(4,447)
Black1.7%(506)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(1,210)
Asian62.9%(18,447)
Other16.1%(4,728)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.2%(4,447)
Black1.7%(506)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(1,210)
Asian62.9%(18,447)
Other16.1%(4,728)
Diversity Score
69
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Ala Moana-Kakaako, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?
Ala Moana-Kakaako, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii has about 29,338 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Ala Moana-Kakaako, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?
The typical household in Ala Moana-Kakaako, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii earns about $89,267 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Ala Moana-Kakaako, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii expensive?
In Ala Moana-Kakaako, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $805,929, and the typical rent is about $2,027 a month.
How educated are people in Ala Moana-Kakaako, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?
About 51.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ala Moana-Kakaako, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Ala Moana-Kakaako, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?
About 11.1% of people in Ala Moana-Kakaako, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.
