Nanakuli CDP, Honolulu County, Hawaii Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Nanakuli 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 Nanakuli CDP, Hawaii. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Nanakuli CDP, Hawaii. The estimated population of Nanakuli CDP, Hawaii is 12,587 people, with a median age of 31.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,587
+10.62%
+7.06%
2020
11,379
-0.72% -
2019
11,461
-2.39% -
2018
11,742
-0.13% -
2017
11,757
- -

Population of Nanakuli 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
3.1%
4.5%
-31.11%
Black/African American
0.7%
0.2%
+250.00%
Native
1.6%
0.1%
+1,500.00%
Hispanic
14.3%
17.6%
-18.75%
Asian
4.2%
6.9%
-39.13%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
51.7%
42.1%
+22.80%
Two Or More Races
24.5%
28.5%
-14.04%
Other
0%
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 Nanakuli 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 31 +0.98% 31.6 +0.64% 29.9 +0.34%
2020 30.7 -2.54% 31.4 +2.28% 29.8 -8.02%
2019 31.5 -0.63% 30.7 +4.78% 32.4 -2.7%
2018 31.7 +4.28% 29.3 +7.72% 33.3 -1.19%
2017 30.4 - 27.2 - 33.7 -

The median age of Nanakuli 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 9 868 +26.56% 912 +17.98% 1,120 1,070
10 to 19 1,039 +19.01% 922 +22.15% 1,155 1,083
20 to 29 1,106 -43.59% 995 +7.25% 680 1,063
30 to 39 540 +44.1% 712 +14.17% 803 797
40 to 49 678 +13.77% 816 -4.14% 724 775
50 to 59 585 -1.03% 700 -17.48% 576 576
60 to 69 515 +6.45% 559 +4.39% 548 578
70+ 308 +73.34% 502 -9.47% 588 451

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Nanakuli CDP, Hawaii is $75,025.00.

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 Nanakuli CDP.

  • Under 25
    $38,854.00
  • 25 to 44
    $70,393.00
  • 45 to 64
    $92,969.00
  • 65 and over
    $68,634.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Nanakuli 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 Nanakuli CDP, Hawaii is currently $93,976.00.

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.

9.50% of households in Nanakuli 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 Nanakuli CDP against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.04%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.30%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.64%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.48%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.45%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.59%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.50%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Nanakuli CDP is $22,295.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Nanakuli 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 Nanakuli 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
    4.77%
  • Bachelor's degree
    10.45%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.42%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    75.65%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.72%

Employment

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

The total population of Nanakuli CDP over the age of 16 is 9,103.

Of those people, a total of 60.40% 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 Nanakuli CDP is 53.50%.

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 944 26.00% 19.60%
20 to 24 years 749 70.00% 8.80%
25 to 29 years 994 71.50% 18.30%
30 to 34 years 807 89.80% 13.20%
35 to 44 years 1,477 82.20% 7.50%
45 to 54 years 1,316 76.30% 10.50%
55 to 59 years 651 75.10% 11.20%
60 to 64 years 659 56.30% 5.70%
65 to 74 years 907 20.40% 1.60%
75 years and over 599 4.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Nanakuli 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 345 60.60% 18.70%
Black or African American 113 43.40% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 170 47.10% 0.00%
Asian 632 55.50% 1.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 5,046 59.70% 13.50%
Other 80 42.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 2,717 64.90% 8.30%
Hispanic or Latino 930 67.10% 5.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 310 61.00% 20.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Nanakuli 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 Nanakuli CDP is 4,873, with median earnings of $33,084.00.

Women in Nanakuli CDP, Hawaii earning approximately 63.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,873 $33,084.00
Male 2,382 $42,878.00
Female 2,491 $27,208.00

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 274 $61,786.00
Business and Financial 122 $27,788.00
Computer and Mathematical 16 $43,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 24 $0.00
Community and Social Service 126 $37,875.00
Legal 26 $0.00
Educational and Library 291 $31,397.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 46 $45,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 75 $48,563.00
Healthcare Support 210 $23,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 235 $27,861.00
Law Enforcement 89 $39,315.00
Food Preparation and Serving 376 $18,505.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 411 $36,750.00
Personal Care and Service 59 $16,518.00
Sales 452 $22,256.00
Office and Administrative Support 685 $31,391.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 515 $50,847.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 98 $67,000.00
Production 113 $40,972.00
Transportation and Material Moving 364 $27,885.00

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 158 $64,135.00 116 $58,125.00
Business and Financial 25 $15,938.00 97 $28,317.00
Computer and Mathematical 16 $43,750.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 24 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 60 $43,370.00 66 $11,489.00
Legal 0 $0.00 26 $0.00
Educational and Library 86 $52,222.00 205 $27,708.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 35 $88,036.00 11 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 13 $0.00 62 $48,375.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 210 $23,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 98 $31,667.00 137 $27,284.00
Law Enforcement 71 $39,476.00 18 $26,500.00
Food Preparation and Serving 141 $18,301.00 235 $18,656.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 277 $46,181.00 134 $23,438.00
Personal Care and Service 17 $32,361.00 42 $11,250.00
Sales 142 $43,214.00 310 $20,549.00
Office and Administrative Support 92 $41,250.00 593 $31,149.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 504 $50,726.00 11 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 90 $75,750.00 8 $0.00
Production 102 $46,250.00 11 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 229 $29,107.00 135 $27,171.00

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 2,885 households in Nanakuli CDP, with an average household size of 4.36 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 2,415 families in Nanakuli CDP with an average family size of 4.74 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 1,412 403 600 470
Average Household Size 4.79 4.56 5.54 1.37
Total Families 1,412 403 600 0
Average Household Size 4.72 4 5.3 0

Poverty

Of the 2,415 families in Nanakuli CDP, 12.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Nanakuli 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 3,090 housing units in Nanakuli CDP, Hawaii.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,885 93.37%
Vacant 205 6.63%

27.09% of the total 3,090 housing units in Nanakuli CDP are rental units. This is approximately 837 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,967 are occupied by the owner - or 63.66% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Nanakuli CDP is $1,700.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Nanakuli 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
    81
  • Less than $500
    91
  • $500 to $999
    81
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    172
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    186
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    233
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    74
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Nanakuli CDP is $411,400.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    31
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    72
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    92
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    64
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    267
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    906
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    456
  • $1,000,000 or more
    79

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    92
  • 1940 to 1949
    116
  • 1950 to 1959
    212
  • 1960 to 1969
    349
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,031
  • 1980 to 1989
    248
  • 1990 to 1999
    754
  • 2000 to 2009
    121
  • 2010 to 2013
    167
  • 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 Nanakuli CDP that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    235
  • 1 vehicle available
    653
  • 2 vehicles available
    901
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,096

Commuting to Work

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

38.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Nanakuli 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
    52
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    257
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    259
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    470
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    602
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    279
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    852
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    112
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    129
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    453
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    722
  • 90 or more minutes
    392

Summary

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