Pearl City CDP, Honolulu County, Hawaii Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Pearl City 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 Pearl City CDP, Hawaii. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Pearl City CDP, Hawaii. The estimated population of Pearl City CDP, Hawaii is 45,941 people, with a median age of 43.9.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
45,941
+1.73%
-0.69%
2020
45,159
-0.98% -
2019
45,605
-1.14% -
2018
46,129
-0.28% -
2017
46,259
- -

Population of Pearl City 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
10.2%
12%
-15.00%
Black/African American
1.6%
2%
-20.00%
Native
0%
0.1%
-100.00%
Hispanic
8.1%
8.7%
-6.90%
Asian
54.3%
51%
+6.47%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
6.1%
5.5%
+10.91%
Two Or More Races
19.6%
20.7%
-5.31%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
+100.00%

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 Pearl City 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 43.9 +3.78% 40.9 +5.68% 47.3 +1.28%
2020 42.3 +1.44% 38.7 -1.78% 46.7 +4.94%
2019 41.7 +1.21% 39.4 +1.55% 44.5 -0.22%
2018 41.2 +0.73% 38.8 +1.31% 44.6 +0.9%
2017 40.9 - 38.3 - 44.2 -

The median age of Pearl City 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 2,483 -6.17% 2,748 -12.98% 2,308 2,403
10 to 19 2,902 -15.3% 2,132 -1.8% 2,473 2,045
20 to 29 4,003 -17.6% 2,696 -15.84% 3,301 2,292
30 to 39 2,964 +7.45% 2,553 +11.55% 3,187 2,852
40 to 49 2,439 +8.07% 2,596 +6.52% 2,639 2,730
50 to 59 2,468 0.48% 2,679 -1.17% 2,428 2,642
60 to 69 2,950 +11.22% 3,047 +12.86% 3,283 3,452
70+ 3,494 -1.93% 4,105 +8.87% 3,425 4,481

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Pearl City CDP, Hawaii is $108,772.00.

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 Pearl City CDP.

  • Under 25
    $49,050.00
  • 25 to 44
    $106,843.00
  • 45 to 64
    $120,549.00
  • 65 and over
    $102,583.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Pearl City 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 Pearl City CDP, Hawaii is currently $129,830.00.

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.

16.68% of households in Pearl City 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 Pearl City CDP against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.95%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.62%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.10%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.18%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.10%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.37%
  • $200,000 or more
    16.68%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Pearl City CDP is $44,006.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Pearl City 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 Pearl City 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
    13.99%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38.19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.81%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    36.84%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.16%

Employment

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

The total population of Pearl City CDP over the age of 16 is 38,301.

Of those people, a total of 63.30% 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 Pearl City CDP is 56.50%.

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 1,589 36.40% 11.80%
20 to 24 years 2,908 80.90% 4.20%
25 to 29 years 2,685 86.00% 4.60%
30 to 34 years 2,991 82.70% 3.70%
35 to 44 years 5,536 92.60% 1.60%
45 to 54 years 5,310 86.30% 3.20%
55 to 59 years 2,641 86.90% 3.00%
60 to 64 years 2,946 66.60% 1.60%
65 to 74 years 6,247 35.70% 2.20%
75 years and over 5,448 6.20% 0.90%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Pearl City 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 4,506 74.40% 3.30%
Black or African American 688 89.40% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 16 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 22,696 57.20% 2.60%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 2,149 58.80% 5.40%
Other 539 69.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 7,707 73.30% 3.70%
Hispanic or Latino 2,404 72.00% 2.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,181 74.50% 3.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Pearl City 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 Pearl City CDP is 21,624, with median earnings of $50,373.00.

Women in Pearl City CDP, Hawaii earning approximately 79.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 21,624 $50,373.00
Male 11,138 $55,717.00
Female 10,486 $44,134.00

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 2,040 $75,615.00
Business and Financial 1,277 $75,302.00
Computer and Mathematical 590 $77,768.00
Architecture and Engineering 545 $83,460.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 284 $63,045.00
Community and Social Service 458 $55,714.00
Legal 252 $33,125.00
Educational and Library 1,356 $55,395.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 326 $39,821.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,203 $90,683.00
Healthcare Support 686 $35,318.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 481 $79,125.00
Law Enforcement 282 $49,000.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,097 $22,137.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 632 $39,390.00
Personal Care and Service 746 $23,765.00
Sales 1,963 $39,911.00
Office and Administrative Support 3,385 $39,992.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 25 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,143 $51,563.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 783 $66,311.00
Production 562 $45,743.00
Transportation and Material Moving 709 $44,917.00

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 1,136 $78,611.00 904 $73,239.00
Business and Financial 440 $66,554.00 837 $76,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 453 $72,614.00 137 $78,646.00
Architecture and Engineering 490 $84,330.00 55 $53,359.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 147 $63,420.00 137 $61,806.00
Community and Social Service 166 $39,605.00 292 $61,429.00
Legal 28 $148,056.00 224 $32,147.00
Educational and Library 274 $70,885.00 1,082 $50,746.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 201 $50,694.00 125 $26,771.00
Healthcare Practitioners 468 $91,518.00 735 $88,860.00
Healthcare Support 129 $39,461.00 557 $26,033.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 377 $81,708.00 104 $39,700.00
Law Enforcement 282 $49,000.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 600 $23,194.00 497 $21,719.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 424 $47,250.00 208 $35,197.00
Personal Care and Service 259 $17,957.00 487 $24,799.00
Sales 928 $49,848.00 1,035 $31,797.00
Office and Administrative Support 785 $47,628.00 2,600 $38,790.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $0.00 11 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,128 $51,042.00 15 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 730 $65,793.00 53 $75,787.00
Production 433 $50,250.00 129 $18,320.00
Transportation and Material Moving 614 $43,618.00 95 $58,938.00

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 14,756 households in Pearl City 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 10,837 families in Pearl City CDP with an average family size of 3.58 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 8,070 765 2,002 3,919
Average Household Size 3.63 3.98 3.93 1.31
Total Families 8,070 765 2,002 0
Average Household Size 3.57 3.6 3.62 0

Poverty

Of the 10,837 families in Pearl City CDP, 2.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Pearl City 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 15,311 housing units in Pearl City CDP, Hawaii.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 14,756 96.38%
Vacant 555 3.62%

26.60% of the total 15,311 housing units in Pearl City CDP are rental units. This is approximately 4,072 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 10,424 are occupied by the owner - or 68.08% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Pearl City CDP is $2,119.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Pearl City 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
    260
  • Less than $500
    188
  • $500 to $999
    505
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    552
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    626
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    691
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    929
  • $3,000 or more
    581

Property Value

The median value of a property in Pearl City CDP is $728,500.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    40
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    176
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    49
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    59
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    210
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,538
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    7,423
  • $1,000,000 or more
    929

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    170
  • 1940 to 1949
    107
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,401
  • 1960 to 1969
    3,851
  • 1970 to 1979
    4,931
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,019
  • 1990 to 1999
    910
  • 2000 to 2009
    328
  • 2010 to 2013
    594
  • 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 Pearl City CDP that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    854
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,697
  • 2 vehicles available
    6,184
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,021

Commuting to Work

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

28.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Pearl City 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
    218
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    831
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,891
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,828
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,991
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,583
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    4,741
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    537
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    907
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,069
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,138
  • 90 or more minutes
    357

Summary

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