Central Oahu PUMA, HI

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2021 Population

146,345

4.07% 1-year growth

US Senator

Brian Schatz

Democratic Party

US Senator

Mazie Hirono

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.9

0.244% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

7.12%

11.3% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$101,470

5.53% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$655,600

3.82% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

71,979

2.14% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Central Oahu PUMA, HI had a population of 146k people with a median age of 40.9 and a median household income of $101,470. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Central Oahu PUMA, HI grew from 140,625 to 146,345, a 4.07% increase and its median household income grew from $96,150 to $101,470, a 5.53% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Central Oahu PUMA, HI are Asian (Non-Hispanic) (54.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (17.5%), White (Non-Hispanic) (9.26%), Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (6.59%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (5.3%).

28% of the households in Central Oahu PUMA, HI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.5% of the residents in Central Oahu PUMA, HI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI are Leeward Community College (1,293 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Central Oahu PUMA, HI was $655,600, and the homeownership rate was 71.7%.

Most people in Central Oahu PUMA, HI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Central Oahu PUMA, HI was 2 cars per household.

Central Oahu PUMA, HI borders Rural Oahu PUMA, HI, Koolaupoko PUMA, HI, Moanalua to Pearl City PUMA, HI, and Ewa PUMA, HI.

United States Hawaii

Population & Diversity

Central Oahu PUMA, HI is home to a population of 146k people, from which 92.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 22.2% of Central Oahu PUMA, HI residents were born outside of the country (32.5k people).

In 2021, there were 3.13 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (80.1k people) in Central Oahu PUMA, HI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 25.6k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 13.5k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Central Oahu PUMA, HI are Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages (16,455 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (12,991 households), and Japanese (3,148 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

72,939

Women

49.9%

73,360

Men

50.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 146,299 inhabitants, with 50.1% men, and 49.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

92.5%

2021 Citizenship

92.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 92.5% of Central Oahu PUMA, HI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Central Oahu PUMA, HI was 92.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Central Oahu PUMA, HI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Central Oahu PUMA, HI

Asian (Non-Hispanic)
80.1k ± 2.8k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
25.6k ± 1.61k
White (Non-Hispanic)
13.5k ± 1.02k

10%

Hispanic Population

14.7k people

10% of the people in Central Oahu PUMA, HI are hispanic (14.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Central Oahu PUMA, HI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
25,039 ± 3,537 people
Japan
1,414 ± 919 people
Korea
1,108 ± 814 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Central Oahu PUMA, HI was Philippines, the natal country of 25,039 Central Oahu PUMA, HI residents, followed by Japan with 1,414 and Korea with 1,108.

Foreign-Born Population

22.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

32.5k people

22.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

31.3k people

As of 2021, 22.2% of Central Oahu PUMA, HI residents (32.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Central Oahu PUMA, HI was 22.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Central Oahu PUMA, HI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages
16,455 households (11.9%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
12,991 households (9.37%)
Japanese
3,148 households (2.27%)

28% of the households in Central Oahu PUMA, HI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Central Oahu PUMA, HI was Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages. 11.9% of the households in Central Oahu PUMA, HI reported speaking Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,729 ± 516
Gulf War (2001-)
3,616 ± 457
Gulf War (1990s)
1,440 ± 277

Central Oahu PUMA, HI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.03 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Central Oahu PUMA, HI employs 72k people. The largest industries in Central Oahu PUMA, HI are Construction (5,842 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,518 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (5,232 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($106,706), Petroleum refining ($101,859), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($99,790).

Males in Central Oahu PUMA, HI have an average income that is 1.22 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,924. The income inequality in Central Oahu PUMA, HI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.396, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

33,262

Women

47.2%

37,211

Men

52.8%

The workforce of Central Oahu PUMA, HI in 2020 was 70,473 people, with 47.2% woman, and 52.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Central Oahu PUMA, HI.

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Occupations

72k

2021 Value

2.14%

1 Year growth

± 2.14%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Central Oahu PUMA, HI grew at a rate of 2.14%, from 70.5k employees to 72k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Central Oahu PUMA, HI, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,132 people), Other managers (1,816 people), and Cashiers (1,787 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Central Oahu PUMA, HI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Hawaii (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

72k

2021 Value

2.14%

1 Year growth

± 2.14%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Central Oahu PUMA, HI grew at a rate of 2.14%, from 70.5k employees to 72k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Central Oahu PUMA, HI, are Construction (5,842 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,518 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (5,232 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Central Oahu PUMA, HI, though some of these residents may live in Central Oahu PUMA, HI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,208

Median earning men ± $2,162

$39,180

Median earning women ± $1,306

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($83,655), Manufacturing ($74,307), and Information ($62,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($56,212), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,692), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($46,427).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Hawaii. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Hawaii.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Hawaii went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.955%).

Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono are the senators currently representing the state of Hawaii. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Hawaii is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Central Oahu PUMA, HI. Showing the available data for Hawaii.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.955%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Hawaii went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.955%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Hawaii for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Hawaii

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Brian Schatz

Senator from Hawaii

Assumed office on December 26, 2012
Appointed to the seat following the death of Daniel Inouye.

Mazie Hirono

Senator from Hawaii

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono are the senators currently representing Hawaii.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Hawaii over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Hawaii

Hawaii is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Hawaii have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Central Oahu PUMA, HI awarded 1,293 degrees. The student population of Central Oahu PUMA, HI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,278 male students and 4,135 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Central Oahu PUMA, HI are Asian (492 and 38.9%), followed by Two or More Races (391 and 30.9%), Hispanic or Latino (198 and 15.7%), and White (101 and 7.98%).

The largest universities in Central Oahu PUMA, HI by number of degrees awarded are Leeward Community College (1,293 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (686 and 53.1%), General Computer & Information Sciences (110 and 8.51%), and Teacher Assistant & Aides (76 and 5.88%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 6,413 students enrolled in Central Oahu PUMA, HI, 35.5% men and 64.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Asian with 2,318 records, of which 61.7% were women and 38.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
686 degree-majors awarded
Teacher Assistant & Aides
76 degree-majors awarded
Natural Sciences
50 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 686 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Leeward Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,293 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Leeward Community College with 1,293 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 523 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Central Oahu PUMA, HI, which is 0.679 times less than the 770 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Asian students. These 492 degrees mean that there were 1.26 times more degrees awarded to Asian students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 391 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,144) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($65) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,340) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.926% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Central Oahu PUMA, HI in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (33.4k), Some college (25.6k), and Bachelors Degree (24.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Central Oahu PUMA, HI was $655,600 in 2021, which is 2.68 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $631,500 to $655,600, a 3.82% increase. The homeownership rate in Central Oahu PUMA, HI is 71.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Central Oahu PUMA, HI have an average commute time of 31.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Central Oahu PUMA, HI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Central Oahu PUMA, HI is $101,470. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Central Oahu PUMA, HI was Koolaupoko PUMA, HI with a value of $118,370, followed by East Honolulu to Kapahulu PUMA, HI and Ewa PUMA, HI, with respective values of $114,079 and $109,168.

Housing

Property

$655,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$11,809

$32,222

Median Property Taxes

±$1,226

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Central Oahu PUMA, HI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Central Oahu PUMA, HI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.7%

Homeownership

2021

73.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 71.7% of the housing units in Central Oahu PUMA, HI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Central Oahu PUMA, HI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Central Oahu PUMA, HI was Koolaupoko PUMA, HI with a value of $118,370, followed by East Honolulu to Kapahulu PUMA, HI and Ewa PUMA, HI, with respective values of $114,079 and $109,168.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Central Oahu PUMA, HI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$101,470

Median Household Income

± $2,742

44.9k

Number of Households

± 1,478

In 2021, the median household income of the 44.9k households in Central Oahu PUMA, HI grew to $101,470 from the previous year's value of $96,150.

The following chart displays the households in Central Oahu PUMA, HI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.396

2021 Wage GINI in Central Oahu PUMA, HI

0.397

2020 Wage GINI in Central Oahu PUMA, HI

In 2021, the income inequality in Central Oahu PUMA, HI was 0.396 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.111% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Central Oahu PUMA, HI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Central Oahu PUMA, HI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Central Oahu PUMA, HI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (71.1%)
Carpooled (13.6%)
Public Transit (6.42%)

In 2021, 71.1% of workers in Central Oahu PUMA, HI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.6%) and those who used public transit to get to work (6.42%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

31.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Central Oahu PUMA, HI have a longer commute time (31.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.34% of the workforce in Central Oahu PUMA, HI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Central Oahu PUMA, HI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Central Oahu PUMA, HI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Central Oahu PUMA, HI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Central Oahu PUMA, HI (10.3k out of 145k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Central Oahu PUMA, HI is Two Or More, followed by Asian and Pacific Islander.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.4% of the population of Central Oahu PUMA, HI has health coverage, with 54.5% on employee plans, 11.3% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 3.68% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.2% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.62%

Uninsured

54.5%

Employer Coverage

11.3%

Medicaid

12.4%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

3.68%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Central Oahu PUMA, HI grew by 9.55% from 3.31% to 3.62%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Central Oahu PUMA, HI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.