East Honolulu, HI Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | East Honolulu | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,809 | 1,409,851 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1445.7 | 127.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.90% | 0.28% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 48.0 | 40.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 17,779 | 487,829 | 128,459,983 |
Population in East Honolulu grew by 16.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 50,418 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
East Honolulu has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | East Honolulu | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $156,707 | $98,332 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.54% | 4.52% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in East Honolulu is about 59% higher than in Hawaii.
Housing
| Metric | East Honolulu | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $729,692 | $555,557 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $3,256 | $1,937 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 83.6% | 62.5% | 65.1% |
The median home price in East Honolulu is about 18.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $3,256 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in East Honolulu spend about 62 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 258 hours, about 10.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | East Honolulu | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 31.0 | 22.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 61.9 | 45.8 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 258 | 191 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,997 | $5,909 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 16.5% | 8.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 18,885 | 17,245 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,992 | 2,478 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in East Honolulu is 31 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Hawaii.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
East Honolulu has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | East Honolulu | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 56.4% | 32.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.81 | 2.87 | 2.54 |
Health
East Honolulu has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | East Honolulu | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.4 | 81.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.0% | 13.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 8.0% | 14.4% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about East Honolulu, Hawaii.
What is the population of East Honolulu, Hawaii?
The population of East Honolulu, Hawaii is 49,809, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of East Honolulu, Hawaii?
The population density of East Honolulu, Hawaii is 1445.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in East Honolulu, Hawaii?
The median household income in East Honolulu, Hawaii is $156,707, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in East Honolulu, Hawaii?
The median home price in East Honolulu, Hawaii is $729,692, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in East Honolulu, Hawaii?
The unemployment rate in East Honolulu, Hawaii is 4.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.