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Manoa

Hawaii · Honolulu · 23,425 residents · 5.598 sq mi
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The short version

Manoa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $132,528. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,369,844. Households here earn about 53% more than the Honolulu median. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Manoa; 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 41.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,425
Population density
4,185 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$132,528
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$63,893
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,369,844
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,223
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.4%
39.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic21.4%(5,003)
Black0.8%(191)
Hispanic / Latino7%(1,633)
Asian47.3%(11,072)
Other23.6%(5,526)
Diversity Score83.8%(19,630)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.4%(5,003)
Black0.8%(191)
Hispanic / Latino7%(1,633)
Asian47.3%(11,072)
Other23.6%(5,526)
Diversity Score83.8%(19,630)
Diversity Score
84
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
Female
51.5%
Foreign born
16.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in Honolulu

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Central Sunset
Pop 23,017
Alum Rock-East Foothills
Pop 25,259
Central Richmond
Pop 25,635
North Gateway
Pop 20,910
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Home value$632,046−54%
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Frequently asked

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

Manoa, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii has about 23,425 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Manoa, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii earns about $132,528 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manoa, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii expensive?

In Manoa, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $1,369,844, and the typical rent is about $2,223 a month.

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

About 60.3% of adults age 25 and over in Manoa, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 7.1% of people in Manoa, 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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