Makiki-Lower Punchbowl-Tantalus is home to 32,997 people in Honolulu. At a median age of 44.9, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 49% of homes are owner-occupied. There are 7,551 people per square mile. Median home value sits at $574,978. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures are approximated by combining the 15 census tracts that make up Makiki-Lower Punchbowl-Tantalus; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
49% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
32,997
Population density
7,551 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
44.9
US average: 38.9
Land area
4.37 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$85,678
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$51,425
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$574,978
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,828
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.1%
50.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.12 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
35.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
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-Hispanic16.9%(5,562)
Black1.2%(385)
Hispanic / Latino5%(1,639)
Asian47.5%(15,661)
Other29.5%(9,750)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.9%(5,562)
Black1.2%(385)
Hispanic / Latino5%(1,639)
Asian47.5%(15,661)
Other29.5%(9,750)
Diversity Score
82
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Makiki-Lower Punchbowl-Tantalus, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?
Makiki-Lower Punchbowl-Tantalus, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii has about 32,997 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Makiki-Lower Punchbowl-Tantalus, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?
The typical household in Makiki-Lower Punchbowl-Tantalus, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii earns about $85,678 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Makiki-Lower Punchbowl-Tantalus, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii expensive?
In Makiki-Lower Punchbowl-Tantalus, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $574,978, and the typical rent is about $1,828 a month.
How educated are people in Makiki-Lower Punchbowl-Tantalus, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?
About 46.0% of adults age 25 and over in Makiki-Lower Punchbowl-Tantalus, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Makiki-Lower Punchbowl-Tantalus, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?
About 14.0% of people in Makiki-Lower Punchbowl-Tantalus, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.
