Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI

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2022 Population

104,484

3.04% 1-year decline

US Senator

Brian Schatz

Democratic Party

US Senator

Mazie Hirono

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

28.6

1.06% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

13.9%

6.75% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$81,100

6.77% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$638,100

13.5% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

45,797

1.32% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI had a population of 104k people with a median age of 28.6 and a median household income of $81,100. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI declined from 107,760 to 104,484, a −3.04% decrease and its median household income grew from $75,956 to $81,100, a 6.77% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI are Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (24.5%), White (Non-Hispanic) (23.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (21.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (9.73%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (6.28%).

20% of the households in Honolulu County--Rural 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.

95.5% of the residents in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI are Brigham Young University-Hawaii (692 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI was $638,100, and the homeownership rate was 45.1%.

Most people in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI was 2 cars per household.

Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI borders Honolulu County--Koolaupoko PUMA, HI, Honolulu County--East Honolulu to Kapahulu PUMA, HI, Honolulu County--Tantalus to Waikiki PUMA, HI, Honolulu County--Nuuanu to Kalihi PUMA, HI, Honolulu County--Moanalua to Pearl City PUMA, HI, Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI, and Honolulu County--Ewa PUMA, HI.

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Population & Diversity

Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI is home to a population of 104k people, from which 95.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 8.97% of Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI residents were born outside of the country (9.37k people).

In 2022, there were 1.02 times more Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) residents (25.6k people) in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 25k White (Non-Hispanic) and 22.1k Two+ (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--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI are Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages (9,002 households), Spanish (3,265 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (1,904 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

49,788

Women

47.6%

54,827

Men

52.4%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 104,615 inhabitants, with 52.4% men, and 47.6% women.

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

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Citizenship

95.5%

2022 Citizenship

95.6%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 95.5% of Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI was 95.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Honolulu County--Rural 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--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI

Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic)
25.6k ± 2.43k
White (Non-Hispanic)
25k ± 1.52k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
22.1k ± 1.62k

15.1%

Hispanic Population

15.7k people

15.1% of the people in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI are hispanic (15.7k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
3,207 ± 1,369 people
Micronesia
1,424 ± 920 people
Marshall Islands
942 ± 750 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI was Philippines, the natal country of 3,207 Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI residents, followed by Micronesia with 1,424 and Marshall Islands with 942.

Foreign-Born Population

8.97%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

9.37k people

9.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

10k people

As of 2022, 8.97% of Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI residents (9.37k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI was 9.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Honolulu County--Rural 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
9,002 households (9.51%)
Spanish
3,265 households (3.45%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
1,904 households (2.01%)

20% of the households in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI was Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages. 9.51% of the households in Honolulu County--Rural 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-)
3,117 ± 467
Vietnam
1,420 ± 247
Gulf War (1990s)
523 ± 190

Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI employs 45.8k people. The largest industries in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI are U. S. Army (8,120 people), Construction (3,403 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,908 people), and the highest paying industries are Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($146,646), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($128,391), and Computer Systems Design ($109,142).

Males in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,359. The income inequality in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.433, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

18,395

Women

40.4%

27,166

Men

59.6%

The workforce of Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI in 2020 was 45,561 people, with 40.4% woman, and 59.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI.

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Occupations

45.8k

2022 Value

−1.32%

1 Year decline

± −1.32%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI declined at a rate of −1.32%, from 46.4k employees to 45.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI, are Military, rank not specified (3,777 people), Military enlisted tactical operations & air/weapons specialists & crew members (2,031 people), and Security guards & gaming surveillance officers (962 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Honolulu County--Rural 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

45.8k

2022 Value

−1.32%

1 Year decline

± −1.32%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI declined at a rate of −1.32%, from 46.4k employees to 45.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI, are U. S. Army (8,120 people), Construction (3,403 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,908 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI, though some of these residents may live in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,702

Median earning men ± $1,725

$34,162

Median earning women ± $1,026

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Information ($86,188), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($67,788), and Public Administration ($62,101).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Information ($60,417), Manufacturing ($46,290), and Public Administration ($41,678).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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 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 Honolulu County--Rural 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 2022, universities in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI awarded 692 degrees. The student population of Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,108 male students and 1,627 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI are White (209 and 57.3%), followed by Two or More Races (53 and 14.5%), Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (46 and 12.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (29 and 7.95%).

The largest universities in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI by number of degrees awarded are Brigham Young University-Hawaii (692 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI are General Business Administration & Management (114 and 16.5%), General Hospitality Management (54 and 7.8%), and General Psychology (49 and 7.08%).

The median tuition cost in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI for private four year colleges is $6,250.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 34.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 67.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 2,735 (40.5% men and 59.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 2,735 students enrolled in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI, 40.5% men and 59.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Non-resident Alien with 1,343 records, of which 56.1% were women and 43.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
114 degrees awarded
General Hospitality Management
54 degrees awarded
General Psychology
49 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI was General Business Administration & Management with 114 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Brigham Young University-Hawaii

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

692 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Brigham Young University-Hawaii with 692 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 256 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI, which is 0.587 times less than the 436 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 209 degrees mean that there were 3.94 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 53 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($6,250) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,310) 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, 0.485% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.285% 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--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (29.3k), Some college (19.4k), and Primary Education (10.9k).

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--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI was $638,100 in 2022, which is 2.26 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $562,100 to $638,100, a 13.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI is 45.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI have an average commute time of 31.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Honolulu County--Rural 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--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI is $81,100. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI was Honolulu County--East Honolulu to Kapahulu PUMA, HI with a value of $124,937, followed by Honolulu County--Koolaupoko PUMA, HI and Honolulu County--Ewa PUMA, HI, with respective values of $122,854 and $115,179.

Housing

Property

$638,100

Median Property Value 2022

±$18,682

$12,691

Median Property Taxes

±$757

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--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

45.1%

Homeownership

2022

74.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 45.1% of the housing units in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 45.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Honolulu County--Rural 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 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI was Honolulu County--East Honolulu to Kapahulu PUMA, HI with a value of $124,937, followed by Honolulu County--Koolaupoko PUMA, HI and Honolulu County--Ewa PUMA, HI, with respective values of $122,854 and $115,179.

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

$81,100

Median Household Income

± $3,672

28.1k

Number of Households

± 1,189

In 2022, the median household income of the 28.1k households in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI grew to $81,100 from the previous year's value of $75,956.

The following chart displays the households in Honolulu County--Rural 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

0.433

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

0.431

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

In 2022, the income inequality in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI was 0.433 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.402% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (65.3%)
Carpooled (12.7%)
Walked (8.91%)

In 2022, 65.3% of workers in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.7%) and those who walked to work (8.91%).

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

31.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI have a longer commute time (31.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 6.3% of the workforce in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI (13.4k out of 96.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI is Pacific Islander, followed by Two Or More and White.

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

95.1% of the population of Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI has health coverage, with 38.3% on employee plans, 23.7% on Medicaid, 8.58% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 10.8% 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 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 33.4% under 18 years, 22.5% between 18 and 34 years, 31.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.86%

Uninsured

38.3%

Employer Coverage

23.7%

Medicaid

8.58%

Medicare

13.8%

Non-Group

10.8%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Honolulu County--Rural Oahu PUMA, HI declined by 0.425% from 4.88% to 4.86%.

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