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Kalihi Valley

Hawaii · Honolulu · 19,327 residents · 5.355 sq mi
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The short version

Kalihi Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,765. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $963,147. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 47% more than the Honolulu median. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Kalihi Valley; 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 44.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,327
Population density
3,609 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$126,765
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$36,528
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$963,147
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,831
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.5%
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(932)
Black0.2%(36)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(686)
Asian63.5%(12,273)
Other27.9%(5,400)
Diversity Score64.4%(12,444)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(932)
Black0.2%(36)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(686)
Asian63.5%(12,273)
Other27.9%(5,400)
Diversity Score64.4%(12,444)
Diversity Score
64
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
Foreign born
38.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
52.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kalihi Valley, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?

Kalihi Valley, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii has about 19,327 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kalihi Valley, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii earns about $126,765 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kalihi Valley, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii expensive?

In Kalihi Valley, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $963,147, and the typical rent is about $1,831 a month.

How educated are people in Kalihi Valley, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?

About 24.5% of adults age 25 and over in Kalihi Valley, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 12.5% of people in Kalihi Valley, 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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