Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI

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2023 Population

145,809

0.114% 1-year growth

US Senator

Brian Schatz

Democratic Party

US Senator

Mazie Hirono

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

41.8

0.966% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

7.02%

2.74% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$114,987

5.21% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$820,500

4.01% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

71,341

0.886% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI had a population of 146k people with a median age of 41.8 and a median household income of $114,987. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI grew from 145,643 to 145,809, a 0.114% increase and its median household income grew from $109,290 to $114,987, a 5.21% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI are Asian (Non-Hispanic) (54.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (19.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (8.09%), Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (6.45%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (5.44%).

26.5% of the households in Honolulu County--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.

93.2% of the residents in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI are Leeward Community College (1,193 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI was $820,500, and the homeownership rate was 72.4%.

Most people in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI was 2 cars per household.

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

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Population & Diversity

Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI is home to a population of 146k people, from which 93.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 21.5% of Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI residents were born outside of the country (31.3k people).

In 2023, there were 2.77 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (79.7k people) in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28.8k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 11.8k 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 Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI are Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages (15,571 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (12,599 households), and Japanese (2,717 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

72,297

Women

49.9%

72,597

Men

50.1%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 144,894 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

93.2%

2023 Citizenship

92.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 93.2% of Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI was 92.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI

Asian (Non-Hispanic)
79.7k ± 2.65k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
28.8k ± 1.91k
White (Non-Hispanic)
11.8k ± 872

9.29%

Hispanic Population

13.5k people

9.29% of the people in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI are hispanic (13.5k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
24,508 ± 3,503 people
Japan
1,231 ± 858 people
Micronesia
1,006 ± 776 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI was Philippines, the natal country of 24,508 Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI residents, followed by Japan with 1,231 and Micronesia with 1,006.

Foreign-Born Population

21.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

31.3k people

21.8%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

31.7k people

As of 2023, 21.5% of Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI residents (31.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI was 21.8%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Honolulu County--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
15,571 households (11.3%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
12,599 households (9.13%)
Japanese
2,717 households (1.97%)

26.5% of the households in Honolulu County--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 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI was Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages. 11.3% of the households in Honolulu County--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

Gulf War (2001-)
3,776 ± 478
Vietnam
3,374 ± 469
Gulf War (1990s)
1,504 ± 291

Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.12 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI employs 71.3k people. The largest industries in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI are Construction (5,537 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,155 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (5,045 people), and the highest paying industries are Petroleum refining ($140,955), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($119,700), and Nondepository credit & related activities ($108,061).

Males in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $60,520. The income inequality in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.398, 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 Honolulu County--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 Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI.

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Occupations

71.3k

2022 Value

−0.886%

1 Year decline

± −0.886%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI declined at a rate of −0.886%, from 72k employees to 71.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,940 people), Registered nurses (1,806 people), and Other managers (1,782 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Honolulu County--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

71.3k

2022 Value

−0.886%

1 Year decline

± −0.886%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI declined at a rate of −0.886%, from 72k employees to 71.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI, are Construction (5,537 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,155 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (5,045 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI, though some of these residents may live in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,527

Median earning men ± $2,170

$45,329

Median earning women ± $1,454

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($94,040), Manufacturing ($78,385), and Information ($71,806).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($69,894), Manufacturing ($59,636), and Construction ($57,578).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

3.99%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 634k people employed in Hawaii. This represents a 3.99% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 22.4%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Hawaii went to Kamala Harris with 60.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.849%).

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 Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI. Showing the available data for Hawaii.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (60.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Jill Stein (0.849%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Hawaii went to Kamala Harris with 60.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.849%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Hawaii for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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 2022, universities in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI awarded 1,193 degrees. The student population of Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,325 male students and 3,896 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI are Asian (482 and 40.7%), followed by Two or More Races (346 and 29.2%), Hispanic or Latino (191 and 16.1%), and White (88 and 7.43%).

The largest universities in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI by number of degrees awarded are Leeward Community College (1,193 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (621 and 52.1%), General Computer & Information Sciences (97 and 8.13%), and High Performance & Custom Engine Technician (57 and 4.78%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 6,221 students enrolled in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI, 37.4% men and 62.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Asian with 2,334 records, of which 60.2% were women and 39.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
621 degrees awarded
Teacher Assistant & Aides
56 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
38 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 621 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

1,193 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Leeward Community College with 1,193 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 413 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI, which is 0.529 times less than the 780 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Asian students. These 482 degrees mean that there were 1.39 times more degrees awarded to Asian students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 346 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 2022.

Public, 2-year ($70) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,350) 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 2022, 0.93% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.08% 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 Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (33.1k), Some college (25.2k), and Bachelors Degree (24.1k).

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 Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI was $820,500 in 2023, which is 2.7 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $788,900 to $820,500, a 4.01% increase. The homeownership rate in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI is 72.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI have an average commute time of 30.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI is $114,987. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI was Honolulu County--East Honolulu to Kapahulu PUMA, HI with a value of $131,947, followed by Honolulu County--Koolaupoko PUMA, HI and Honolulu County--Ewa PUMA, HI, with respective values of $129,285 and $122,273.

Housing

Property

$820,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$11,102

$32,939

Median Property Taxes

±$1,188

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 Honolulu County--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 Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.4%

Homeownership

2023

73.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 72.4% of the housing units in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Honolulu County--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 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI was Honolulu County--East Honolulu to Kapahulu PUMA, HI with a value of $131,947, followed by Honolulu County--Koolaupoko PUMA, HI and Honolulu County--Ewa PUMA, HI, with respective values of $129,285 and $122,273.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Honolulu County--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.

$114,987

Median Household Income

± $3,196

45.5k

Number of Households

± 1,559

In 2023, the median household income of the 45.5k households in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI grew to $114,987 from the previous year's value of $109,290.

The following chart displays the households in Honolulu County--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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.398

2022 Wage GINI in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI

0.396

2021 Wage GINI in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI

In 2022, the income inequality in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI was 0.398 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.55% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (70.8%)
Carpooled (14.3%)
Worked At Home (6.36%)

In 2023, 70.8% of workers in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.3%) and those who worked at home (6.36%).

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

30.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI have a longer commute time (30.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.39% of the workforce in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Honolulu County--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 Honolulu County--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 Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.02% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI (10.1k out of 144k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. 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 Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI is Asian, followed by Two Or More 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

96.5% of the population of Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI has health coverage, with 54.8% on employee plans, 11.3% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 3.3% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hawaii see 1078 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.88% decrease from the previous year (1110 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1141 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 352 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Hawaii.

1,078 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hawaii

Primary care physicians in Hawaii see an average of 1,078 patients per year. This represents a 2.88% decrease from the previous year (1,110 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hawaii in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.1% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.3% 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

3.51%

Uninsured

54.8%

Employer Coverage

11.3%

Medicaid

12.9%

Medicare

14.2%

Non-Group

3.3%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI declined by 2.03% from 3.59% to 3.51%.

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