Kaneohe, Hawaii Income Statistics
Kaneohe Wealth Score
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B
Kaneohe Around average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Kaneohe | Hawaii Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $123,845 | $100,437 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $72,307 | $61,841 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 3.8% | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 17.6% | 14.9% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 27.2% | 18.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Kaneohe is about 23% higher than in Hawaii. Income has been growing slower in Kaneohe (3.8%/yr) than in Hawaii (4.2%/yr).
About 18% of adults in Kaneohe earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the Hawaii average of 15%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Kaneohe, Hawaii grew by 55.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $123,845 in 2024. That's an average of about 3.8% per year.
Kaneohe has been far above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024. The gap has narrowed from 56% in 2009 to 54% in 2024, the closest it has been.
Income Distribution in Kaneohe
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Households by income, 2024
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About 6,420 households (62.3% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 11.0% of households in Kaneohe had an income under $35,000 and 41.4% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Kaneohe has a larger share of households earning $200,000 or more (27.2% vs 13.2%) and a smaller share earning $50,000 to $74,999 (8.7% vs 15.5%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 274 | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 220 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 233 | 2.3% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 405 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 737 | 7.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 898 | 8.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,117 | 10.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,158 | 20.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,461 | 14.2% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 2,801 | 27.2% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 10,304 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 5,011 residents (17.6% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 20.0% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 12.3% of Kaneohe residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 24.5% had some income but less than $25,000, and 27.6% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Kaneohe has a larger share of residents earning $100,000 or more (17.6% vs 13.9%) and a smaller share earning $10,000 to $14,999 (4.9% vs 7.0%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 3,499 | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 3,119 | 10.9% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,404 | 4.9% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2,476 | 8.7% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,506 | 8.8% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,184 | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,440 | 15.6% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,872 | 10.1% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 5,011 | 17.6% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 28,510 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 12.3% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Kaneohe
| Metric | Kaneohe | Hawaii Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.535 | 0.529 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $87,136 | $70,324 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $65,857 | $58,751 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 24.4% | 16.5% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Kaneohe, it is 0.535, higher than Hawaii's 0.529, so income is less evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 32% more than women's income in Kaneohe, Hawaii. Over a 35-year career, a 32% wage gap accumulates to roughly $744,765 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Kaneohe, Hawaii has widened from about 23% to 24% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 28% in 2014, and was narrowest at 17% in 2019. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $8,760 since 2009.
Against the trend: the pay gap in Kaneohe widened by 1.6 points while Hawaii's narrowed by 3.0 points.
Employment
| Metric | Kaneohe | Hawaii Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 9.4% | 9.6% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 27 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 683 people are unemployed in Kaneohe, Hawaii.
The average commute time in Kaneohe is 27 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Hawaii.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Kaneohe, Hawaii has fallen from 4.9% to 4.2% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 5.8% in 2013 and fell as low as 3.2% in 2018.
Kaneohe has stayed well below the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never risen above it. The gap has narrowed from 3.8 points in 2011 to 1.0 point in 2024, the closest it has been.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Kaneohe, Hawaii has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Hawaii, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Kaneohe, Hawaii.
How Rich Is Kaneohe, Hawaii?
Kaneohe has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $123,845, about 23% higher than the Hawaii average of $100,437.
Are incomes growing in Kaneohe, Hawaii?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Kaneohe, Hawaii rose 55%, from $79,739 to $123,845. Over the same years, income here outpaced Hawaii as a whole: +55% against +54%.
What was the median household income in Kaneohe in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Kaneohe, Hawaii was $122,370, up 2% from $119,946 in 2022. The Hawaii median that year was $98,432.
What was the median household income in Kaneohe in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Kaneohe, Hawaii was $113,596. By 2024 it had risen 9% to $123,845.
What is the Gini coefficient in Kaneohe, Hawaii?
The Gini coefficient in Kaneohe is 0.535. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Kaneohe, Hawaii?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Kaneohe, Hawaii has widened from about 23% to 24% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 28% in 2014, and was narrowest at 17% in 2019. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $8,760 since 2009.
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