Kailua CDP, Honolulu County, Hawaii Population and Demographics

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

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 Kailua CDP, Hawaii. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Kailua CDP, Hawaii. The estimated population of Kailua CDP, Hawaii is 40,402 people, with a median age of 41.9.

We can look at the total population in Kailua CDP over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
40,402
+6.6%
+6.08%
2020
37,900
+0.84%
-
2019
37,586
+2.52%
-
2018
36,662
-3.74% -
2017
38,088
- -

Population of Kailua CDP, Hawaii by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
41.4%
44.8%
-7.59%
Black/African American
0.6%
0.6%
0.00%
Native
0.2%
0.2%
0.00%
Hispanic
8.7%
8.2%
+6.10%
Asian
19.9%
18.7%
+6.42%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
4.1%
4%
+2.50%
Two Or More Races
24.3%
23.3%
+4.29%
Other
0.9%
0.2%
+350.00%

This data can be very important 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 Kailua CDP, Hawaii by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.9 +1.21% 39.9 +0.76% 43.7 +2.34%
2020 41.4 -1.43% 39.6 -0.25% 42.7 -1.84%
2019 42 -0.71% 39.7 -1.73% 43.5 -1.58%
2018 42.3 -0.94% 40.4 -1.7% 44.2 0%
2017 42.7 - 41.1 - 44.2 -

The median age of Kailua CDP, Hawaii 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, 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 1,655 +44.69% 2,093 +9.39% 2,518 2,269
10 to 19 2,308 +14.39% 2,204 -1.28% 2,638 2,169
20 to 29 2,602 -14.73% 1,975 +0.66% 2,224 1,982
30 to 39 2,575 +5.85% 2,399 +13.11% 2,727 2,724
40 to 49 1,850 +34.11% 2,311 +12.12% 2,536 2,558
50 to 59 3,006 -8.68% 3,125 -12.44% 2,724 2,741
60 to 69 2,519 -9.31% 2,682 +5.39% 2,263 2,827
70+ 2,146 +15.55% 2,638 +13.72% 2,492 3,010

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Kailua CDP, Hawaii is $133,327.00.

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 Kailua CDP.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $145,000.00
  • 45 to 64
    $162,000.00
  • 65 and over
    $100,970.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Kailua CDP, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Kailua CDP, 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 Kailua CDP, Hawaii is currently $164,369.00.

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.

27.35% of households in Kailua CDP 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 Kailua CDP against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.28%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    8.11%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.43%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.05%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.95%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    16.83%
  • $200,000 or more
    27.35%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Kailua CDP is $54,340.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Kailua CDP 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
    22.79%
  • Bachelor's degree
    40.99%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.85%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    26.89%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.47%

Employment

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

The total population of Kailua CDP over the age of 16 is 32,428.

Of those people, a total of 66.30% 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 Kailua CDP is 58.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,620 28.60% 19.70%
20 to 24 years 1,946 75.00% 7.30%
25 to 29 years 2,260 89.00% 4.70%
30 to 34 years 2,455 87.60% 2.30%
35 to 44 years 5,815 89.10% 4.70%
45 to 54 years 4,919 86.50% 3.10%
55 to 59 years 2,821 81.20% 4.50%
60 to 64 years 2,659 65.10% 1.90%
65 to 74 years 4,636 35.50% 1.90%
75 years and over 3,297 9.60% 2.50%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Kailua CDP. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 15,094 68.20% 4.50%
Black or African American 224 85.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 116 72.40% 0.00%
Asian 7,494 59.00% 3.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1,436 59.10% 1.90%
Other 443 89.40% 12.70%
Two or more races 7,621 69.30% 4.30%
Hispanic or Latino 2,127 78.70% 8.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,471 67.70% 4.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Kailua CDP as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Kailua CDP is 19,098, with median earnings of $54,953.00.

Women in Kailua CDP, Hawaii earning approximately 62.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 19,098 $54,953.00
Male 9,571 $69,660.00
Female 9,527 $43,445.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings 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 2,686 $90,882.00
Business and Financial 1,074 $85,188.00
Computer and Mathematical 383 $101,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 329 $81,023.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 254 $78,026.00
Community and Social Service 551 $41,675.00
Legal 373 $101,250.00
Educational and Library 1,711 $53,922.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 584 $31,538.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,749 $99,438.00
Healthcare Support 156 $29,310.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 339 $47,824.00
Law Enforcement 193 $120,688.00
Food Preparation and Serving 964 $21,122.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 441 $22,352.00
Personal Care and Service 396 $19,231.00
Sales 2,175 $44,114.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,263 $37,279.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 18 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 560 $51,316.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 435 $68,625.00
Production 419 $43,594.00
Transportation and Material Moving 741 $68,013.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

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 1,887 $100,557.00 799 $82,983.00
Business and Financial 438 $85,227.00 636 $85,172.00
Computer and Mathematical 329 $113,650.00 54 $7,411.00
Architecture and Engineering 275 $78,625.00 54 $105,455.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 105 $57,330.00 149 $79,671.00
Community and Social Service 80 $40,833.00 471 $41,782.00
Legal 229 $107,986.00 144 $92,656.00
Educational and Library 395 $66,657.00 1,316 $52,365.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 275 $50,417.00 309 $30,144.00
Healthcare Practitioners 617 $125,361.00 1,132 $88,736.00
Healthcare Support 11 $0.00 145 $29,740.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 322 $46,111.00 17 $0.00
Law Enforcement 154 $120,313.00 39 $120,938.00
Food Preparation and Serving 486 $25,972.00 478 $20,227.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 220 $37,436.00 221 $10,288.00
Personal Care and Service 41 $38,661.00 355 $16,781.00
Sales 944 $75,893.00 1,231 $34,556.00
Office and Administrative Support 643 $36,219.00 1,620 $37,849.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 554 $50,921.00 6 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 421 $64,688.00 14 $0.00
Production 358 $49,741.00 61 $37,188.00
Transportation and Material Moving 535 $68,906.00 206 $45,938.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is 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 13,039 households in Kailua CDP, with an average household size of 3.08 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 9,735 families in Kailua CDP with an average family size of 3.48 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.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 7,725 598 1,412 3,304
Average Household Size 3.57 3.2 4.06 1.51
Total Families 7,725 598 1,412 0
Average Household Size 3.45 3.04 3.84 0

Poverty

Of the 9,735 families in Kailua CDP, 2.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Kailua CDP:

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 14,147 housing units in Kailua CDP, Hawaii.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 13,039 92.17%
Vacant 1,108 7.83%

21.87% of the total 14,147 housing units in Kailua CDP are rental units. This is approximately 3,094 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,711 are occupied by the owner - or 68.64% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Kailua CDP is $2,698.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Kailua CDP 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
    234
  • Less than $500
    39
  • $500 to $999
    75
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    260
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    617
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    429
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    321
  • $3,000 or more
    1,353

Property Value

The median value of a property in Kailua CDP is $1,065,500.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    85
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    30
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    105
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    21
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    40
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    123
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    3,901
  • $1,000,000 or more
    5,406

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    229
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,201
  • 1950 to 1959
    3,444
  • 1960 to 1969
    3,618
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,614
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,311
  • 1990 to 1999
    623
  • 2000 to 2009
    590
  • 2010 to 2013
    510
  • 2014 or later
    7

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 Kailua CDP that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    318
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,097
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,361
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,263

Commuting to Work

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

29.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Kailua CDP.

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
    287
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,306
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,654
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,466
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,441
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,488
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    4,730
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    1,077
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,532
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,383
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    715
  • 90 or more minutes
    199

Summary

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