Kailua, HI

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Population

38,088

1.11% decline

Median Age

42.7


Median Household Income

$114,381

4.85% growth

Poverty Rate

5.02%


Number of Employees

18,603

3.07% decline

Median Property Value

$901,200

4.54% growth

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Health

Diversity

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Kailua, HI had a population of 38.1k people with a median age of 42.7 and a median household income of $114,381. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Kailua, HI declined from 38,514 to 38,088, a -1.11% decrease and its median household income grew from $109,087 to $114,381, a 4.85% increase.

The population of Kailua, HI is 44.8% White Alone, 23.3% Two or More Races, and 18.7% Asian Alone. N/A% of the people in Kailua, HI speak a non-English language, and 97.4% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Kailua, HI is $901,200, and the homeownership rate is 70.8%. Most people in Kailua, HI commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 28 minutes. The average car ownership in Kailua, HI is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Kailua, HI employs 18.6k people. The largest industries in Kailua, HI are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,837 people), Educational Services (2,089 people), and Public Administration (2,033 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($83,750), Health Care & Social Assistance ($74,004), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($72,824).

Median household income in Kailua, HI is $114,381. Males in Kailua, HI have an average income that is 1.22 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,061. The income inequality in Kailua, HI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.427, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$114,381

2017 value

± $3,717

4.85%

1 Year Growth

± 4.49%

Households in Kailua, HI have a median annual income of $114,381, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $109,087 in 2016, which represents a 4.85% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$60,071

Average Male Salary

± $2,306

$49,061

Average Female Salary

± $1,981

In 2017, full-time male employees in Hawaii made 1.22 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. White

    $58,672 ± $3,390

  2. American Indian

    $48,824 ± $29,202

  3. Asian

    $47,103 ± $2,061

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Hawaii workers was White. These workers were paid 1.2 times more than American Indian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kailua, HI is from Hawaii.

0.427

2017 Wage GINI

0.426

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Hawaii was 0.427 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.183% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Hawaii was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Hawaii in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Hawaii across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 112.01

  2. Census Tract 109.01

  3. Census Tract 111.06

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kailua, HI was Census Tract 112.01 with a value of $140,505, followed by Census Tract 109.01 and Census Tract 111.06, with respective values of $129,330 and $122,153.

The following map shows all of the places in Kailua, HI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

5.02% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kailua, HI (1.9k out of 37.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Males 55 - 64.

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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    1,081 ± 190

  2. Two Or More

    358 ± 121

  3. Asian

    235 ± 115

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kailua, HI is White, followed by Two Or More and Asian.

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.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

18.6k

2017 Value

± 796

-3.07%

1 Year decline

± 6%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Kailua, HI declined at a rate of -3.07%, from 19.2k employees to 18.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kailua, HI, are Management Occupations (2,496 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,160 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,122 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kailua, HI.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Kailua, HI, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (2,496 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,160 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,122 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Kailua, HI has an unusually high number of residents working as Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (2.08 times higher than expected), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (2.07 times), and Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1.7 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Kailua, HI, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($100,205), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($98,750), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($96,763).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

18.6k

2017 Value

± 796

-3.07%

1 Year decline

± 6%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Kailua, HI declined at a rate of -3.07%, from 19.2k employees to 18.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kailua, HI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,837 people), Educational Services (2,089 people), and Public Administration (2,033 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kailua, HI, though some of these residents may live in Kailua, HI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Kailua, HI, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,837 people), Educational Services (2,089 people), and Public Administration (2,033 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Kailua, HI has an unusually high number of Public Administration (2.34 times higher than expected), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (2.17 times), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1.34 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Kailua, HI, by median earnings, are Utilities ($83,750), Health Care & Social Assistance ($74,004), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($72,824).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Hawaii to other states, or from other states to Hawaii.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Fuel oils

    $4.83B

  2. Gasoline

    $3.74B

  3. Mixed freight

    $2.6B

In 2015, the top outbound Hawaii product (by dollars) was Fuel oils with $4.83B, followed by Gasoline ($3.74B) and Mixed freight ($2.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Hawaii products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$25.9B

2020 Value

$32.8B

Projected 2045 Value

26.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Hawaii trade was $25.9B. This is expected to increase 26.9% to $32.8B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Hawaii trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Hawaii to other states, or from other states to Hawaii.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. California

    $1.55B

  2. Texas

    $71.2M

  3. Washington

    $70.4M

In 2015, the top outbound Hawaii domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $1.55B, followed by Texas with $71.2M and Washington and $70.4M.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Hawaii shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

95.8% of the population of Kailua, HI has health coverage, with 51.6% on employee plans, 6.49% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 17.5% on non-group plans, and 7.02% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Kailua, HI was $7,299 in 2014. This is a 4.95% increase from the previous year ($6,955).

Primary care physicians in Kailua, HI see 1112 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.11% decrease from the previous year (1136 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1057 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 438 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Kalawao County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (11.2%). Additionally, Maui County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (22.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,112 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Honolulu County, HI see an average of 1,112 patients per year. This represents a 2.11% decrease from the previous year (1,136 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Honolulu County, HI in comparison to neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,299

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,222

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,087

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,592

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Hawaii (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.95%, from $6,955 to $7,299.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

4.18%

Uninsured

51.6%

Employer Coverage

6.49%

Medicaid

13.2%

Medicare

17.5%

Non-Group

7.02%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kailua, HI declined by 18.8% from 5.15% to 4.18%.

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

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Kalawao County

    11.2% prevalence

  2. Honolulu County

    9.1% prevalence

  3. Kauai County

    8.5% prevalence

Kalawao County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Hawaii, at 11.2%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Hawaii by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Kailua, HI is home to a population of 38.1k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2017, 8.64% of Kailua, HI residents were born outside of the country (3.29k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Kailua, HI is composed of 17.1k White Alone residents (44.8%), 8.86k Two or More Races residents (23.3%), 7.13k Asian Alone residents (18.7%), 3.13k Hispanic or Latino residents (8.22%), 1.54k Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (4.05%), 238 Black or African American Alone residents (0.625%), 71 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.186%), and 67 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.176%).

Age

Age by Nativity

41

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.3

53

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.2

In 2017, the median age of all people in Kailua, HI was 42.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 53. But people in Kailua, HI are getting getting younger. In 2016, the average age of all Kailua, HI residents was 43.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

8.64%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

3.29k people

8.55%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

3.29k people

As of 2017, 8.64% of Kailua, HI residents (3.29k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kailua, HI was 8.55%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Philippines

    116,964 ± 8,044 people

  2. Japan

    22,604 ± 3,662 people

  3. China

    18,529 ± 3,320 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Hawaii was Philippines, the natal country of 116,964 Hawaii residents, followed by Japan with 22,604 and China with 18,529.

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Citizenship

97.4%

2017 Citizenship

97%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 97.4% of Kailua, HI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Kailua, HI was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    17.1k ± 791

  2. Two or More Races

    8.86k ± 652

  3. Asian Alone

    7.13k ± 618

In 2017, there were 1.92 times more White Alone residents (17.1k people) in Kailua, HI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.86k Two or More Races and 7.13k Asian Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Kailua, HI as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    1,260 ± 161

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    1,218 ± 307

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    387 ± 106

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

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Kailua, HI was $901,200 in 2017, which is 3.92 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $862,100 to $901,200, a 4.54% increase. The homeownership rate in Kailua, HI is 70.8%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Kailua, HI have an average commute time of 28 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Kailua, HI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$901,200

2017 Median

± $14,734

$862,100

2016 Median

± $15,642

In 2017, the median property value in Kailua, HI grew to to $901,200 from the previous year's value of $862,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Kailua, HI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kailua, HI the largest share of households have a property value in the $750k - $1000k range.

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Household Income

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$114,381

Median Household Income

± $3,717

12.8k

Number of Households

± 593

In 2017, the median household income of the 12.8k households in Kailua, HI grew to $114,381 from the previous year's value of $109,087.

The following chart displays the households in Kailua, 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.

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Property Taxes

$2k - $3k

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Kailua, HI distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kailua, HI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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Rent vs Own

70.8%

2017 Homeownership

71.5%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 70.8% of the housing units in Kailua, HI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Kailua, HI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

28 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kailua, HI have a longer commute time (28 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 1.3% of the workforce in Kailua, HI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    71%

  2. Carpooled

    13.8%

  3. Worked At Home

    5.67%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Kailua, HI was Drove Alone (71%), followed by those who Carpooled (13.8%) and those who Worked At Home (5.67%).

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.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kailua, HI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kailua, HI have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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