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NEIGHBORHOOD

Downtown

Hawaii · Honolulu · 13,133 residents · 0.937 sq mi
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The short version

Downtown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,799. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $515,024. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 26% less than the Honolulu median. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Downtown; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
33% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,133
Population density
14,016 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
48.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,799
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$46,642
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$515,024
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,496
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.6%
67.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic16.4%(2,155)
Black3.2%(419)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(1,160)
Asian54.6%(7,177)
Other16.9%(2,222)
Diversity Score79.6%(10,457)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.4%(2,155)
Black3.2%(419)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(1,160)
Asian54.6%(7,177)
Other16.9%(2,222)
Diversity Score79.6%(10,457)
Diversity Score
80
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
22.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
32.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
Female
50.3%
Foreign born
37.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Places similar to Downtown

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Pop 13,205
Sun Lakes
Pop 13,162
Zaferia
Pop 13,180
Leimert Park
Pop 12,210
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DOWNTOWN VS
Havenscourt
Income$63,870same
Home value$669,075+30%
Population13,205+1%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Sun Lakes
Income$66,372+4%
Home value$457,413−11%
Population13,162same
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DOWNTOWN VS
Zaferia
Income$59,984−6%
Home value$543,431+6%
Population13,180same
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DOWNTOWN VS
Leimert Park
Income$66,113+4%
Home value$990,832+92%
Population12,210−7%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downtown, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?

Downtown, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii has about 13,133 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Downtown, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?

The typical household in Downtown, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii earns about $63,799 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downtown, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii expensive?

In Downtown, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $515,024, and the typical rent is about $1,496 a month.

How educated are people in Downtown, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?

About 38.0% of adults age 25 and over in Downtown, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Downtown, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?

About 17.6% of people in Downtown, Urban Honolulu, 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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