Central Oahu PUMA, HI

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2020 Population

140,625

2.71% 1-year decline

US Senator

Brian Schatz

Democratic Party

US Senator

Mazie Hirono

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

3.54% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

6.4%

7.71% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$96,150

2.68% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$631,500

3.17% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

70,473

3.16% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Central Oahu PUMA, HI had a population of 141k people with a median age of 41 and a median household income of $96,150. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Central Oahu PUMA, HI declined from 144,545 to 140,625, a −2.71% decrease and its median household income grew from $93,640 to $96,150, a 2.68% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Central Oahu PUMA, HI are Asian (Non-Hispanic) (54.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (16.9%), White (Non-Hispanic) (9.63%), Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (6.63%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (5.34%).

29% of the households in Central Oahu PUMA, HI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.2% of the residents in Central Oahu PUMA, HI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI are Leeward Community College (1,087 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Central Oahu PUMA, HI was $631,500, and the homeownership rate was 71.5%.

Most people in Central Oahu PUMA, HI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33 minutes. The average car ownership in Central Oahu PUMA, HI was 2 cars per household.

Central Oahu PUMA, HI borders Rural Oahu PUMA, HI, Koolaupoko PUMA, HI, Moanalua to Pearl City PUMA, HI, and Ewa PUMA, HI.

Population & Diversity

Central Oahu PUMA, HI is home to a population of 141k people, from which 92.2% are citizens. As of 2020, 22.2% of Central Oahu PUMA, HI residents were born outside of the country (31.3k people).

In 2020, there were 3.25 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (77.2k people) in Central Oahu PUMA, HI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23.8k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 13.5k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Central Oahu PUMA, HI are Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages (16,513 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (12,543 households), and Japanese (3,437 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

69,964

Women

49.8%

70,655

Men

50.2%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 140,619 inhabitants, with 50.2% men, and 49.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

92.2%

2020 Citizenship

91.9%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 92.2% of Central Oahu PUMA, HI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Central Oahu PUMA, HI was 91.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Central Oahu PUMA, HI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Central Oahu PUMA, HI

Asian (Non-Hispanic)
77.2k ± 2.65k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
23.8k ± 1.76k
White (Non-Hispanic)
13.5k ± 1.09k

10.2%

Hispanic Population

14.4k people

10.2% of the people in Central Oahu PUMA, HI are hispanic (14.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Central Oahu PUMA, HI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
24,431 ± 3,488 people
Japan
1,461 ± 934 people
Korea
1,017 ± 780 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Central Oahu PUMA, HI was Philippines, the natal country of 24,431 Central Oahu PUMA, HI residents, followed by Japan with 1,461 and Korea with 1,017.

Foreign-Born Population

22.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

31.3k people

22.8%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

32.9k people

As of 2020, 22.2% of Central Oahu PUMA, HI residents (31.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Central Oahu PUMA, HI was 22.8%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Central Oahu PUMA, HI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages
16,513 households (12.4%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
12,543 households (9.43%)
Japanese
3,437 households (2.58%)

29% of the households in Central Oahu PUMA, HI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Central Oahu PUMA, HI was Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages. 12.4% of the households in Central Oahu PUMA, HI reported speaking Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
3,816 ± 423
Vietnam
3,722 ± 365
Gulf War (1990s)
1,354 ± 210

Central Oahu PUMA, HI has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.03 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Central Oahu PUMA, HI employs 70.5k people. The largest industries in Central Oahu PUMA, HI are Construction (5,808 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,700 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,083 people), and the highest paying industries are Petroleum refining ($104,749), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($97,197), and Offices of physicians ($92,479).

Males in Central Oahu PUMA, HI have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,118. The income inequality in Central Oahu PUMA, HI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.397, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

33,262

Women

47.2%

37,211

Men

52.8%

The workforce of Central Oahu PUMA, HI in 2020 was 70,473 people, with 47.2% woman, and 52.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Central Oahu PUMA, HI.

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Occupations

70.5k

2020 Value

−3.16%

1 Year decline

± −3.16%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Central Oahu PUMA, HI declined at a rate of −3.16%, from 72.8k employees to 70.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Central Oahu PUMA, HI, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,936 people), Retail salespersons (1,742 people), and Cashiers (1,729 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Central Oahu PUMA, HI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Hawaii (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

70.5k

2020 Value

−3.16%

1 Year decline

± −3.16%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Central Oahu PUMA, HI declined at a rate of −3.16%, from 72.8k employees to 70.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Central Oahu PUMA, HI, are Construction (5,808 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,700 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,083 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Central Oahu PUMA, HI, though some of these residents may live in Central Oahu PUMA, HI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,747

Median earning men ± $2,069

$37,250

Median earning women ± $1,356

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($79,307), Manufacturing ($65,893), and Construction ($58,316).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($54,275), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,417), and Construction ($44,545).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Hawaii. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Hawaii.

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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

In 2020, the top outbound Hawaii product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $6.5B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($2.19B) and Other foodstuffs ($2.12B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$32.4B

2020 Value in Hawaii

$52.7B

Projected 2050 Value in Hawaii

62.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Hawaii trade was $32.4B. This is expected to increase 62.8% to $52.7B by 2050.

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

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

California
$674M
Texas
$274M
Florida
$262M

In 2020, the top outbound Hawaii domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $674M, followed by Texas with $274M and Florida and $262M.

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

Civics

Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono are the senators currently representing the state of Hawaii. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Hawaii is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Hawaii

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Brian Schatz

Senator from Hawaii

Assumed office on December 26, 2012
Appointed to the seat following the death of Daniel Inouye.

Mazie Hirono

Senator from Hawaii

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono are the senators currently representing Hawaii.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Hawaii over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Hawaii

Hawaii is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Hawaii have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Central Oahu PUMA, HI awarded 1,087 degrees. The student population of Central Oahu PUMA, HI in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 2,252 male students and 4,111 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Central Oahu PUMA, HI are Asian (405 and 38.1%), followed by Two or More Races (349 and 32.9%), Hispanic or Latino (135 and 12.7%), and White (113 and 10.6%).

The largest universities in Central Oahu PUMA, HI by number of degrees awarded are Leeward Community College (1,087 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (532 and 48.9%), General Computer & Information Sciences (100 and 9.2%), and Natural Sciences (46 and 4.23%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 6,363 students enrolled in Central Oahu PUMA, HI, 35.4% men and 64.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Asian with 2,291 records, of which 62.3% were women and 37.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
532 degree-majors awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
53 degree-majors awarded
Natural Sciences
46 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 532 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Honolulu County--Central Oahu PUMA, HI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Leeward Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,087 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Leeward Community College with 1,087 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 450 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Central Oahu PUMA, HI, which is 0.706 times less than the 637 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Asian students. These 405 degrees mean that there were 1.16 times more degrees awarded to Asian students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 349 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,144) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($65) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,058) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.777% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.94% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Central Oahu PUMA, HI in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (33.5k), Some college (24.8k), and Bachelors Degree (23.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Central Oahu PUMA, HI was $631,500 in 2020, which is 2.75 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $612,100 to $631,500, a 3.17% increase. The homeownership rate in Central Oahu PUMA, HI is 71.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Central Oahu PUMA, HI have an average commute time of 33 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Central Oahu PUMA, HI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Central Oahu PUMA, HI is $96,150. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Central Oahu PUMA, HI was Koolaupoko PUMA, HI with a value of $112,648, followed by East Honolulu to Kapahulu PUMA, HI and Ewa PUMA, HI, with respective values of $110,362 and $105,420.

Housing

Property

$631,500

Median Property Value 2020

±$9,918

$30,471

Median Property Taxes

±$1,181

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Central Oahu PUMA, HI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Central Oahu PUMA, HI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.5%

Homeownership

2020

73.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 71.5% of the housing units in Central Oahu PUMA, HI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Central Oahu PUMA, HI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Central Oahu PUMA, HI was Koolaupoko PUMA, HI with a value of $112,648, followed by East Honolulu to Kapahulu PUMA, HI and Ewa PUMA, HI, with respective values of $110,362 and $105,420.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Central Oahu PUMA, HI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$96,150

Median Household Income

± $3,273

42.6k

Number of Households

± 1,414

In 2020, the median household income of the 42.6k households in Central Oahu PUMA, HI grew to $96,150 from the previous year's value of $93,640.

The following chart displays the households in Central Oahu PUMA, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.397

2020 Wage GINI in Central Oahu PUMA, HI

0.397

2019 Wage GINI in Central Oahu PUMA, HI

In 2020, the income inequality in Central Oahu PUMA, HI was 0.397 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.135% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Central Oahu PUMA, HI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Central Oahu PUMA, HI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Central Oahu PUMA, HI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (71.5%)
Carpooled (13.6%)
Public Transit (7.39%)

In 2020, 71.5% of workers in Central Oahu PUMA, HI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.6%) and those who used public transit to get to work (7.39%).

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.

Commute Time

33 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Central Oahu PUMA, HI have a longer commute time (33 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.62% of the workforce in Central Oahu PUMA, HI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Central Oahu PUMA, HI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Central Oahu PUMA, HI (8.88k out of 139k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Central Oahu PUMA, HI is Asian, followed by Two Or More and Pacific Islander.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.7% of the population of Central Oahu PUMA, HI has health coverage, with 56% on employee plans, 10.4% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 3.63% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Hawaii see 1127 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.31% decrease from the previous year (1142 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1110 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 383 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Hawaii. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Hawaii, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Hawaii.

1,127 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hawaii

Primary care physicians in Hawaii see an average of 1,127 patients per year. This represents a 1.31% decrease from the previous year (1,142 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hawaii in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Hawaii.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Hawaii across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.31%

Uninsured

56%

Employer Coverage

10.4%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

14.6%

Non-Group

3.63%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Central Oahu PUMA, HI grew by 11.1% from 2.98% to 3.31%.

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