Population 23,003 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Manoa
Household size in Manoa
| Period | Manoa | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 3.21 | 3.12 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.91 | 3.29 | 3.20 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.70 | 3.26 | 3.18 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 3.10 | 3.06 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.11 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Manoa run small, averaging 2.45 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.60, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the south.
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 Manoa
| Period | Manoa | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.7 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.1 | 39.2 | 39.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.2 | 40.2 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.9 | 41.5 | 42.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +3.0 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Manoa is 43.9 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 42.7 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the northeast.
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 Manoa
| Period | Manoa | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 11.4% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 10.8% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 10.0% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.3% of households in Manoa, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Manoa
Renters in Manoa
| Period | Manoa | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.2% | 42.4% | 40.7% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.6% | 45.1% | 42.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.6% | 43.8% | 41.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 37.5% | 40.2% | 37.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −3.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly four in ten households in Manoa rent their homes (37.5%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Just over half of owners (52.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the northeast. The renter share is down 0.7 points from 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 Manoa
| Period | Manoa | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 9.1% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 8.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 9.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 8.9% | 10.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Manoa than nationally: 7.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Manoa has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of 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 Manoa
| Period | Manoa | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1975 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1976 | 1978 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1977 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1979 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Manoa is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1962 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 Manoa
| Period | Manoa | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,361 | $1,466 | $1,393 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,513 | $1,594 | $1,482 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,655 | $2,010 | $1,829 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,244 | $2,359 | $2,199 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$883 | +$894 | +$806 | +$606 |
The median renter in Manoa pays $2,244 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $883 a month since 2006–10, up 65%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 31.2% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the east.
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 Manoa
Bachelor's degrees in Manoa
| Period | Manoa | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.9% | 30.4% | 28.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 52.8% | 31.6% | 29.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.7% | 34.3% | 32.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 60.3% | 37.3% | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Manoa: 60.3% 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 8.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Honolulu neighborhood has a higher share of college graduates.
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 Manoa
| Period | Manoa | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.9% | 89.9% | 89.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.1% | 90.5% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.7% | 91.8% | 91.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.2% | 93.0% | 93.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +3.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Manoa: 98.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Honolulu neighborhood has a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Manoa
| Period | Manoa | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.3% | 5.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 6.3% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 4.2% | 4.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.7% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Manoa is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 2.6 points, even as the national rate fell. 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).
Manoa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manoa | 2.45 | 43.9 | 8.3% | 37.5% | 7.0% | 1966 | $2,244 | 60.3% | 98.2% | 4.9% |
| Mxcully-Moiliili | 1.99 | 44.4 | 5.5% | 63.7% | 11.3% | 1973 | $1,628 | 40.1% | 89.9% | 3.5% |
| Palolo | 3.01 | 45.9 | 6.5% | 33.6% | 5.0% | 1963 | $1,840 | 36.8% | 88.6% | 3.1% |
| Makiki | 2.03 | 44.5 | 10.5% | 55.1% | 9.0% | 1973 | $1,822 | 46.3% | 91.3% | 6.4% |
| Diamond Head-Kapahulu-St Louis | 2.46 | 46.2 | 6.4% | 50.1% | 14.4% | 1968 | $2,135 | 49.5% | 93.3% | 4.4% |
| Waikiki | 1.64 | 49.5 | 2.6% | 60.1% | 29.5% | 1974 | $1,993 | 45.0% | 94.3% | 6.6% |
| Nuuanu-Punchbowl | 2.68 | 43.5 | 8.6% | 37.9% | 10.6% | 1970 | $2,342 | 46.6% | 94.7% | 3.5% |
| Kaimuki | 2.96 | 47.1 | 8.9% | 34.4% | 7.3% | 1962 | $2,292 | 49.9% | 94.4% | 3.6% |
| Ala Moana-Kakaako | 1.85 | 45.6 | 5.5% | 47.1% | 16.5% | 2000 | $2,203 | 53.0% | 95.9% | 4.2% |
| Waialae-Kahala | 2.81 | 50.5 | 6.7% | 21.5% | 15.9% | 1965 | $2,683 | 62.6% | 97.9% | 2.7% |
| Downtown | 1.66 | 46.4 | 4.7% | 63.3% | 13.3% | 1981 | $1,655 | 44.3% | 88.3% | 5.4% |
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 Manoa. 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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