Kaneohe CDP, Honolulu County, Hawaii Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Kaneohe 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 Kaneohe CDP, Hawaii. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Kaneohe CDP, Hawaii. The estimated population of Kaneohe CDP, Hawaii is 34,509 people, with a median age of 44.6.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
34,509
+2.89%
+1.13%
2020
33,540
-0.89% -
2019
33,841
+0.3%
-
2018
33,739
-1.13% -
2017
34,123
- -

Population of Kaneohe 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
17.4%
19%
-8.42%
Black/African American
0.6%
1.1%
-45.45%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
0.00%
Hispanic
10.7%
6.8%
+57.35%
Asian
39.4%
36.8%
+7.07%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
6.6%
6.4%
+3.12%
Two Or More Races
25.1%
29.8%
-15.77%
Other
0.2%
0%
0.00%

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 Kaneohe 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 44.6 +3.48% 42.1 +2.43% 47.5 +3.94%
2020 43.1 +1.65% 41.1 +0.74% 45.7 +2.7%
2019 42.4 -0.47% 40.8 -0.24% 44.5 -0.22%
2018 42.6 +0.71% 40.9 +0.74% 44.6 +0.45%
2017 42.3 - 40.6 - 44.4 -

The median age of Kaneohe 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 2,005 -31.46% 1,761 -10.66% 1,420 1,580
10 to 19 1,550 +27.06% 1,792 +5.81% 1,971 1,887
20 to 29 2,355 +3.03% 2,055 -10.7% 2,420 1,816
30 to 39 2,387 -7.62% 1,971 +3.63% 2,206 2,030
40 to 49 2,009 -0.5% 2,138 -0.84% 1,988 2,109
50 to 59 2,656 -21.28% 2,556 -19.79% 2,132 2,085
60 to 69 1,805 +33.92% 2,058 +27.92% 2,445 2,670
70+ 2,250 +5.62% 2,775 +20.24% 2,374 3,376

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Kaneohe CDP, Hawaii is $118,770.00.

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 Kaneohe CDP.

  • Under 25
    $67,875.00
  • 25 to 44
    $119,000.00
  • 45 to 64
    $141,694.00
  • 65 and over
    $96,806.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Kaneohe 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 Kaneohe CDP, Hawaii is currently $141,163.00.

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.

19.93% of households in Kaneohe 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 Kaneohe CDP against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.18%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.33%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.58%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.68%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.31%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    16.99%
  • $200,000 or more
    19.93%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Kaneohe CDP is $46,739.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Kaneohe 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 Kaneohe 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
    14.01%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35.28%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.84%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    40.49%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.39%

Employment

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

The total population of Kaneohe CDP over the age of 16 is 29,188.

Of those people, a total of 63.40% 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 Kaneohe CDP is 58.40%.

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 1,537 41.80% 4.70%
20 to 24 years 1,511 61.40% 8.10%
25 to 29 years 2,725 87.30% 3.40%
30 to 34 years 2,279 86.80% 6.70%
35 to 44 years 4,045 87.70% 4.20%
45 to 54 years 3,827 88.50% 3.50%
55 to 59 years 2,399 84.10% 5.40%
60 to 64 years 2,847 71.50% 1.10%
65 to 74 years 3,802 32.40% 3.20%
75 years and over 4,216 8.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Kaneohe 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 5,884 66.80% 4.10%
Black or African American 235 61.30% 24.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 173 42.20% 0.00%
Asian 12,718 56.90% 1.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 2,247 64.20% 14.80%
Other 314 66.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 7,617 71.70% 3.80%
Hispanic or Latino 2,670 66.40% 13.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,375 65.50% 4.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Kaneohe 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 Kaneohe CDP is 17,054, with median earnings of $48,968.00.

Women in Kaneohe CDP, Hawaii earning approximately 78.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 17,054 $48,968.00
Male 8,729 $54,394.00
Female 8,325 $42,931.00

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 1,764 $77,107.00
Business and Financial 950 $80,154.00
Computer and Mathematical 554 $89,439.00
Architecture and Engineering 557 $101,688.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 235 $68,854.00
Community and Social Service 236 $47,195.00
Legal 303 $65,054.00
Educational and Library 1,092 $43,095.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 238 $17,173.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,032 $92,045.00
Healthcare Support 410 $31,974.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 346 $79,688.00
Law Enforcement 129 $77,188.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,082 $26,188.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 625 $33,031.00
Personal Care and Service 313 $26,809.00
Sales 1,541 $31,518.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,665 $43,474.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 40 $34,750.00
Construction and Extraction 924 $52,139.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 591 $58,385.00
Production 369 $43,472.00
Transportation and Material Moving 676 $43,629.00

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 854 $101,667.00 910 $58,971.00
Business and Financial 346 $57,273.00 604 $81,215.00
Computer and Mathematical 444 $90,530.00 110 $88,125.00
Architecture and Engineering 497 $114,125.00 60 $95,625.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 103 $90,083.00 132 $68,750.00
Community and Social Service 70 $73,026.00 166 $45,915.00
Legal 99 $65,815.00 204 $63,250.00
Educational and Library 147 $24,191.00 945 $44,018.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 90 $42,955.00 148 $16,815.00
Healthcare Practitioners 280 $114,688.00 752 $64,167.00
Healthcare Support 86 $38,125.00 324 $31,667.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 317 $79,906.00 29 $76,705.00
Law Enforcement 88 $75,375.00 41 $104,076.00
Food Preparation and Serving 534 $26,250.00 548 $24,615.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 474 $34,438.00 151 $17,813.00
Personal Care and Service 130 $42,703.00 183 $16,250.00
Sales 700 $42,711.00 841 $24,637.00
Office and Administrative Support 833 $43,854.00 1,832 $43,252.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 30 $61,250.00 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 875 $51,815.00 49 $71,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 591 $58,385.00 0 $0.00
Production 252 $65,222.00 117 $26,792.00
Transportation and Material Moving 603 $46,080.00 73 $29,471.00

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 10,959 households in Kaneohe CDP, with an average household size of 3.07 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 8,260 families in Kaneohe CDP with an average family size of 3.54 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 6,128 560 1,572 2,699
Average Household Size 3.63 4.74 3.41 1.26
Total Families 6,128 560 1,572 0
Average Household Size 3.58 4.16 3.18 0

Poverty

Of the 8,260 families in Kaneohe CDP, 3.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Kaneohe 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 11,463 housing units in Kaneohe CDP, Hawaii.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,959 95.60%
Vacant 504 4.40%

22.35% of the total 11,463 housing units in Kaneohe CDP are rental units. This is approximately 2,562 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,116 are occupied by the owner - or 70.80% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Kaneohe CDP is $1,980.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Kaneohe 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
    281
  • Less than $500
    35
  • $500 to $999
    377
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    388
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    501
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    521
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    332
  • $3,000 or more
    408

Property Value

The median value of a property in Kaneohe CDP is $829,900.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    68
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    84
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    36
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    48
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    616
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    5,712
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1,552

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    177
  • 1940 to 1949
    358
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,722
  • 1960 to 1969
    3,267
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,252
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,062
  • 1990 to 1999
    732
  • 2000 to 2009
    606
  • 2010 to 2013
    287
  • 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 Kaneohe CDP that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    500
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,195
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,143
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,121

Commuting to Work

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

28.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Kaneohe 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
    262
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    891
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,262
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,359
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,766
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,463
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    3,861
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    841
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    726
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,687
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    655
  • 90 or more minutes
    204

Summary

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