Pearl City, HI Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze population trends, housing costs, and the local economy by exploring Map AI.
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 | Pearl City | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,507 | 1,409,851 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3530.9 | 127.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.22% | 0.28% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.1 | 40.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 12,503 | 487,829 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Pearl City grew by 19.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 38,184 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Pearl City has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Pearl City | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $114,730 | $98,332 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.72% | 4.52% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Pearl City is about 17% higher than in Hawaii.
Housing
| Metric | Pearl City | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,034,766 | $555,557 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,305 | $1,937 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.5% | 62.5% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Pearl City is about 37.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,305 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Pearl City spend about 50 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 209 hours, about 8.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Pearl City | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.1 | 22.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 50.2 | 45.8 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 209 | 191 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,478 | $5,909 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 8.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 40,577 | 17,245 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,118 | 2,478 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Pearl City is 25 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
Pearl City has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Pearl City | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.7% | 32.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.03 | 2.87 | 2.54 |
Health
Pearl City has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Pearl City | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.7 | 81.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.3% | 13.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.4% | 14.4% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pearl City, Hawaii.
What is the population of Pearl City, Hawaii?
The population of Pearl City, Hawaii is 35,507, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Pearl City, Hawaii?
The population density of Pearl City, Hawaii is 3530.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Pearl City, Hawaii?
The median household income in Pearl City, Hawaii is $114,730, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Pearl City, Hawaii?
The median home price in Pearl City, Hawaii is $1,034,766, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Pearl City, Hawaii?
The unemployment rate in Pearl City, Hawaii is 3.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.