Population 19,255 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Kaimuki
Household size in Kaimuki
| Period | Kaimuki | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.01 | 3.21 | 3.12 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.02 | 3.29 | 3.20 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.95 | 3.26 | 3.18 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.96 | 3.10 | 3.06 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.11 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Kaimuki are large by national standards, averaging 2.96 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Still, the typical household here is smaller than in the wider Honolulu area, where it has 3.10 people. Household size has edged down from 3.01 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Kaimuki
| Period | Kaimuki | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.5 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.2 | 39.2 | 39.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.2 | 40.2 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.1 | 41.5 | 42.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +3.0 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
Kaimuki skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 46.5, a smaller shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Kaimuki
| Period | Kaimuki | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 11.4% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 10.8% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 10.0% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 10.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Kaimuki than nationally: 8.9%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 1.9 points, even as the national share fell. Compared with other Honolulu neighborhoods, though, Kaimuki has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Kaimuki
Renters in Kaimuki
| Period | Kaimuki | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.1% | 42.4% | 40.7% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.1% | 45.1% | 42.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.1% | 43.8% | 41.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.4% | 40.2% | 37.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −3.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a third of households in Kaimuki rent their homes (34.4%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in the Honolulu area as a whole (40.2%). Among homeowners, 49.4% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Kaimuki
| Period | Kaimuki | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 8.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 9.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 8.9% | 10.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Kaimuki: 7.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Kaimuki has a lower vacancy rate than most Honolulu neighborhoods.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Kaimuki
| Period | Kaimuki | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1975 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1976 | 1978 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1977 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1979 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Kaimuki is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1962, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1957 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center has the oldest housing. Kaimuki has the oldest homes of any Honolulu neighborhood.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Kaimuki
| Period | Kaimuki | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,535 | $1,466 | $1,393 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,616 | $1,594 | $1,482 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,063 | $2,010 | $1,829 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,292 | $2,359 | $2,199 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$757 | +$894 | +$806 | +$606 |
Rent in Kaimuki runs $2,292 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $757 a month since 2006–10, up 49%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 36.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Kaimuki
Bachelor's degrees in Kaimuki
| Period | Kaimuki | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8% | 30.4% | 28.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.3% | 31.6% | 29.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.3% | 34.3% | 32.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.9% | 37.3% | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Kaimuki: 49.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 10.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Kaimuki
| Period | Kaimuki | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.6% | 89.9% | 89.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.7% | 90.5% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.6% | 91.8% | 91.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 93.0% | 93.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +3.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Kaimuki: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The Honolulu area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.9 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Kaimuki
| Period | Kaimuki | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.3% | 5.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 6.3% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 4.2% | 4.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 4.7% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Kaimuki than nationally: unemployment was 3.6%, against 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Kaimuki compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaimuki | 2.96 | 47.1 | 8.9% | 34.4% | 7.3% | 1962 | $2,292 | 49.9% | 94.4% | 3.6% |
| Waialae-Kahala | 2.81 | 50.5 | 6.7% | 21.5% | 15.9% | 1965 | $2,683 | 62.6% | 97.9% | 2.7% |
| Diamond Head-Kapahulu-St Louis | 2.46 | 46.2 | 6.4% | 50.1% | 14.4% | 1968 | $2,135 | 49.5% | 93.3% | 4.4% |
| Palolo | 3.01 | 45.9 | 6.5% | 33.6% | 5.0% | 1963 | $1,840 | 36.8% | 88.6% | 3.1% |
| Waikiki | 1.64 | 49.5 | 2.6% | 60.1% | 29.5% | 1974 | $1,993 | 45.0% | 94.3% | 6.6% |
| Mxcully-Moiliili | 1.99 | 44.4 | 5.5% | 63.7% | 11.3% | 1973 | $1,628 | 40.1% | 89.9% | 3.5% |
| Manoa | 2.45 | 43.9 | 8.3% | 37.5% | 7.0% | 1966 | $2,244 | 60.3% | 98.2% | 4.9% |
| Makiki | 2.03 | 44.5 | 10.5% | 55.1% | 9.0% | 1973 | $1,822 | 46.3% | 91.3% | 6.4% |
| Kuliouou-Kalani Iki | 3.02 | 49.8 | 8.2% | 13.4% | 11.6% | 1971 | $3,055 | 59.8% | 98.6% | 5.2% |
| Ala Moana-Kakaako | 1.85 | 45.6 | 5.5% | 47.1% | 16.5% | 2000 | $2,203 | 53.0% | 95.9% | 4.2% |
| Nuuanu-Punchbowl | 2.68 | 43.5 | 8.6% | 37.9% | 10.6% | 1970 | $2,342 | 46.6% | 94.7% | 3.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Kaimuki. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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