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Kalihi-Palama

Hawaii · Honolulu · 41,185 residents · 3.882 sq mi
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The short version

Kalihi-Palama has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,815. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $692,516. Despite a median home value of $692,516, the poverty rate sits 56% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 12 census tracts that make up Kalihi-Palama; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
34% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,185
Population density
10,609 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,815
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$30,309
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$692,516
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,465
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.5%
65.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic3.5%(1,449)
Black0.6%(261)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(2,371)
Asian60.1%(24,772)
Other29.9%(12,332)
Diversity Score68%(28,004)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.5%(1,449)
Black0.6%(261)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(2,371)
Asian60.1%(24,772)
Other29.9%(12,332)
Diversity Score68%(28,004)
Diversity Score
68
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
44.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
17.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Foreign born
48.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
40.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kalihi-Palama, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?

Kalihi-Palama, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii has about 41,185 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kalihi-Palama, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?

The typical household in Kalihi-Palama, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii earns about $78,815 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kalihi-Palama, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii expensive?

In Kalihi-Palama, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $692,516, and the typical rent is about $1,465 a month.

How educated are people in Kalihi-Palama, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Kalihi-Palama, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kalihi-Palama, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?

About 19.5% of people in Kalihi-Palama, 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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