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Hawaii Kai

Hawaii · Honolulu · 30,913 residents · 11.206 sq mi
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The short version

Hawaii Kai is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $152,958. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,106,398. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 77% more than the Honolulu median. These figures are approximated by combining the 13 census tracts that make up Hawaii Kai; 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 48.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
84% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,913
Population density
2,759 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
48.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$152,958
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$65,985
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,106,398
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,284
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.7%
16.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic24.9%(7,685)
Black0.8%(261)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(1,881)
Asian42.9%(13,270)
Other25.3%(7,816)
Diversity Score85.8%(26,517)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.9%(7,685)
Black0.8%(261)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(1,881)
Asian42.9%(13,270)
Other25.3%(7,816)
Diversity Score85.8%(26,517)
Diversity Score
86
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
Female
51.9%
Foreign born
16.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Hawaii Kai, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii has about 30,913 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hawaii Kai, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii earns about $152,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hawaii Kai, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii expensive?

In Hawaii Kai, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $1,106,398, and the typical rent is about $3,284 a month.

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

About 59.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hawaii Kai, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 4.8% of people in Hawaii Kai, 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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