96791 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 96791, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

96791 is a zip code in Honolulu County, Hawaii, which covers Waialua, with a total population of 7,010 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 96791 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 96791.

The estimated population of people living in 96791 is 7,010, with a median age of 41.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 96791 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,010
 -4.01% -10.63%
2020
7,303
 -0.64% -
2019
7,350
 -4.73% -
2018
7,715
 -1.64% -
2017
7,844
 - -

Population of 96791 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 96791 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
30.1%
30.9%
 -2.59%
Black/African American
0.5%
0.2%
 +150.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
14.6%
14.6%
 0.00%
Asian
29.3%
33.2%
 -11.75%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
5.4%
4.3%
 +25.58%
Two Or More Races
18.9%
16.6%
 +13.86%
Other
1.2%
0.1%
 +1,100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 96791 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 96791 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 96791 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 96791 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.7 +5.3% 41.1 +8.16% 44.1 +1.61%
2020 39.6 +9.39% 38 +7.34% 43.4 +17.3%
2019 36.2 0% 35.4 +1.14% 37 -1.07%
2018 36.2 -3.72% 35 -5.91% 37.4 -2.6%
2017 37.6 - 37.2 - 38.4 -

The median age of the 96791 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 96791 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 524 -54.49% 435 -24.83% 281 324
10 to 19 331 +26.15% 422 -22.15% 418 334
20 to 29 605 -38.38% 668 -66.89% 389 314
30 to 39 626 +7.77% 595 +12.68% 669 650
40 to 49 524 -11.16% 480 -29.74% 459 349
50 to 59 475 +24.54% 477 -15.79% 559 395
60 to 69 312 +25.27% 450 +28.99% 398 589
70+ 415 -5.9% 505 5.94% 381 501

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 96791 zip code is $83,298.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 96791.

  • Under 25
    $82,969.00
  • 25 to 44
    $87,337.00
  • 45 to 64
    $99,000.00
  • 65 and over
    $67,446.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 96791 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 96791, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 96791 is currently $106,082.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

10.73% of households in 96791 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 96791 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.51%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.02%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.13%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    17.21%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.80%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.60%
  • $200,000 or more
    10.73%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 96791 is $37,814.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 96791 by the total population of 96791.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 96791 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 96791 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.87%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.35%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.31%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    45.84%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.64%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 96791 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 96791 zip over the age of 16 is 5,991.

Of those people, a total of 60.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 96791 is 55.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 96791 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 338 28.70% 5.20%
20 to 24 years 260 75.00% 12.10%
25 to 29 years 443 88.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 634 79.20% 5.40%
35 to 44 years 1,033 80.40% 8.40%
45 to 54 years 967 66.30% 3.70%
55 to 59 years 447 77.20% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 375 51.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 932 39.50% 3.80%
75 years and over 562 15.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 96791. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,104 65.00% 5.70%
Black or African American 35 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 11 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 1,969 59.30% 2.60%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 349 31.80% 0.00%
Other 142 89.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,381 60.20% 6.20%
Hispanic or Latino 726 71.10% 11.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,871 64.90% 4.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 96791 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 96791 is 3,338, with median earnings of $40,654.00.

Women in 96791 are earning approximately 92.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,338 $40,654.00
Male 1,777 $42,275.00
Female 1,561 $39,167.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 96791 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 296 $53,333.00
Business and Financial 147 $34,353.00
Computer and Mathematical 44 $82,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 25 $101,339.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 31 $74,583.00
Community and Social Service 9 $0.00
Legal 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 345 $45,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 78 $21,310.00
Healthcare Practitioners 216 $96,667.00
Healthcare Support 45 $35,625.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 45 $34,750.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 338 $22,500.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 112 $29,313.00
Personal Care and Service 79 $16,936.00
Sales 373 $40,551.00
Office and Administrative Support 284 $32,109.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 63 $36,000.00
Construction and Extraction 281 $64,375.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 102 $74,342.00
Production 228 $59,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 122 $30,909.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 96791 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 96791.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 191 $49,135.00 105 $70,547.00
Business and Financial 27 $0.00 120 $35,833.00
Computer and Mathematical 21 $90,750.00 23 $74,375.00
Architecture and Engineering 25 $101,339.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $132,708.00 14 $0.00
Community and Social Service 3 $0.00 6 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 204 $45,417.00 141 $47,917.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 38 $53,889.00 40 $20,714.00
Healthcare Practitioners 44 $73,750.00 172 $103,750.00
Healthcare Support 9 $0.00 36 $35,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $0.00 29 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 174 $28,563.00 164 $20,066.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 95 $29,219.00 17 $42,969.00
Personal Care and Service 31 $0.00 48 $0.00
Sales 117 $36,750.00 256 $40,667.00
Office and Administrative Support 43 $14,917.00 241 $33,523.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 47 $35,729.00 16 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 281 $64,375.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 90 $73,947.00 12 $0.00
Production 177 $65,422.00 51 $57,875.00
Transportation and Material Moving 82 $22,778.00 40 $32,273.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,377 households in 96791, with an average household size of 2.95 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,651 families living in the 96791 zip code with an average family size of 3.41 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 96791:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,236 77 338 726
Average Household Size 3.7 3.92 3.43 1.33
Total Families 1,236 77 338 0
Average Household Size 3.49 3.81 3.02 0

Poverty

Of the 1,651 families living in 96791, 6.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 96791:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,770 housing units in 96791.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,377 85.81%
Vacant 393 14.19%

28.77% of the total 2,770 housing units in 96791 are rental units. This is approximately 797 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,537 are occupied by the owner - or 55.49% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 96791 is $1,973.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 96791 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    43
  • Less than $500
    78
  • $500 to $999
    74
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    115
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    139
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    159
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    119
  • $3,000 or more
    113

Property Value

The median value of a property in 96791 is $743,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 96791 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    6
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    36
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    51
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    109
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,080
  • $1,000,000 or more
    238

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 96791. The chart below shows the number of properties in 96791 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    140
  • 1940 to 1949
    116
  • 1950 to 1959
    467
  • 1960 to 1969
    377
  • 1970 to 1979
    721
  • 1980 to 1989
    572
  • 1990 to 1999
    183
  • 2000 to 2009
    147
  • 2010 to 2013
    47
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 96791 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    129
  • 1 vehicle available
    864
  • 2 vehicles available
    625
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    759

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 96791 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 96791 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 96791.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    109
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    266
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    287
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    187
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    293
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    240
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    281
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    216
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    261
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    587
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    328
  • 90 or more minutes
    94

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 96791 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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