East Honolulu is a CDP located in Honolulu County Hawaii. East Honolulu has a 2024 population of 49,420. East Honolulu is currently declining at a rate of -0.07% annually but its population has increased by 4.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 47,132 in 2020.
The average household income in East Honolulu is $187,656 with a poverty rate of 4.19%. The median age in East Honolulu is 48.8 years: 47.1 years for males, and 50 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Honolulu was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 23,684 | 47.86% |
| White | 12,000 | 24.25% |
| Two or more races | 11,863 | 23.97% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,310 | 2.65% |
| Black or African American | 323 | 0.65% |
| Other race | 249 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 62 | 0.13% |
Asian
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 17,613 | 2.79 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Married | 11,487 | 3.18 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Non Family | 3,612 | 1.31 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Female | 1,616 | 3.21 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Male | 898 | 3.1 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
83.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 587 | 1.57% |
| Associates Degree | 3,220 | 8.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,769 | 34.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,628 | 25.78% |
| High School Graduate | 5,240 | 14.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 382 | 1.02% |
| Some College | 5,528 | 14.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 19,679 | 19,147 | 12,168 |
| White | 9,499 | 9,247 | 6,109 |
| 2+ Races | 6,273 | 6,089 | 3,302 |
| Hispanic | 1,705 | 1,611 | 920 |
| Islander | 1,196 | 1,196 | 438 |
| Other Race | 216 | 215 | 78 |
| Black | 119 | 119 | 89 |
| Native American | 49 | 49 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 74.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $78,159 | $94,051 | $61,411 |
| Graduate Degree | $102,657 | $113,271 | $86,503 |
| High School Graduate | $42,290 | $50,704 | $36,579 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $55,542 | $0 |
| Overall | $75,328 | $88,758 | $59,572 |
| Some College | $59,429 | $72,092 | $49,194 |
$75,328
Average Earnings
$88,758
Average Male
$59,572
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.44% of East Honolulu residents speak only English, while 19.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 15.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,448 | 791 | 6.91% |
| Asian | 23,565 | 703 | 2.98% |
| Multiple | 11,862 | 365 | 3.08% |
| Black | 323 | 151 | 46.75% |
| Hispanic | 2,944 | 82 | 2.79% |
| Islander | 1,300 | 20 | 1.54% |
| Native | 62 | 15 | 24.19% |
4.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.83%
Male Poverty Rate
4.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Honolulu is Black, with 46.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Honolulu is Islander, with 1.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.32% |
| High School | 5.42% |
| Some College | 4.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 10.15% |
| Male Unemployed | 6.88% |
| Male Employed | 2.37% |
| Female Employed | 2.29% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $166,585 | $205,977 |
| Households | $151,224 | $187,656 |
| Married Families | $177,321 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $72,586 | $103,097 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.7%
Male Marriage Rate
59.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,332
Number of Veterans
3,122
Male Veterans
210
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,003 |
| Second Gulf War | 796 |
| First Gulf War | 657 |
| Korea | 420 |
| World War II | 137 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,425 |
| 65 to 74 | 660 |
| 35 to 54 | 577 |
| 55 to 64 | 501 |
| 18 to 34 | 169 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,473 | 7.2% |
| White | 1,193 | 11.85% |
| 2+ Races | 628 | 8.12% |
| Hispanic | 185 | 10% |
| Black | 19 | 7.31% |
| Islander | 19 | 1.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61%
Labor Force Participation
58.1%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.26%
Born in East Honolulu
84.33%
Native Born
15.67%
Foreign Born
4.64%
Non Citizen
11.03%
Naturalized
84.33% of East Honolulu residents were born in the United States, with 58.26% having been born in Hawaii. 4.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49,420 | -36 | -0.07% |
| 2023 | 49,456 | -35 | -0.07% |
| 2022 | 49,491 | -585 | -1.17% |
| 2021 | 50,076 | 2,944 | 6.25% |
| 2020 | 47,132 | -408 | -0.86% |
| 2019 | 47,540 | -230 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 47,770 | -98 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 47,868 | -89 | -0.19% |
| 2016 | 47,957 | -135 | -0.28% |
| 2015 | 48,092 | -834 | -1.7% |
| 2014 | 48,926 | -597 | -1.21% |
| 2013 | 49,523 | 281 | 0.57% |
| 2012 | 49,242 | -408 | -0.82% |
| 2011 | 49,650 | -264 | -0.53% |
| 2010 | 49,914 | 0 | 0% |