Population 12,262 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Nanakuli
Household size in Nanakuli
| Period | Nanakuli | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.87 | 3.21 | 3.12 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 4.87 | 3.29 | 3.20 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 4.29 | 3.26 | 3.18 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 4.34 | 3.10 | 3.06 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.52 | −0.11 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Nanakuli are large by national standards, averaging 4.34 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 4.87 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Hawaii city with 5,000+ people has larger households.
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 Nanakuli
| Period | Nanakuli | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.0 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.3 | 39.2 | 39.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.9 | 40.2 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.9 | 41.5 | 42.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +10.9 | +3.0 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
Nanakuli is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.9, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 27.0, a much bigger shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the west.
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 Nanakuli
| Period | Nanakuli | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.1% | 11.4% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.9% | 10.8% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 10.0% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 10.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −9.9 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Nanakuli: 19.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 9.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Hawaii city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Nanakuli
Renters in Nanakuli
| Period | Nanakuli | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.1% | 42.4% | 40.7% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.9% | 45.1% | 42.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.3% | 43.8% | 41.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.6% | 40.2% | 37.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −3.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Nanakuli own their homes; 31.6% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 29.3% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the east. The renter share has fallen 3.5 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 Nanakuli
| Period | Nanakuli | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 9.1% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 8.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 9.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 8.9% | 10.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Nanakuli than nationally: 6.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.1 points, as it has nationally. Nanakuli has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Hawaii cities.
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 Nanakuli
| Period | Nanakuli | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1975 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1976 | 1978 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1977 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1979 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Nanakuli was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the west 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 Nanakuli
| Period | Nanakuli | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,103 | $1,466 | $1,393 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,247 | $1,594 | $1,482 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,497 | $2,010 | $1,829 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,478 | $2,359 | $2,199 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$375 | +$894 | +$806 | +$606 |
Rent in Nanakuli runs $1,478 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $375 a month from 2006–10, a 34% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the south.
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 Nanakuli
Bachelor's degrees in Nanakuli
| Period | Nanakuli | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 30.4% | 28.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 31.6% | 29.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 34.3% | 32.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 37.3% | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Nanakuli: 12.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.9 points, in line with the national trend. No other Hawaii city with 5,000+ people has a lower 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 Nanakuli
| Period | Nanakuli | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.6% | 89.9% | 89.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.7% | 90.5% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.3% | 91.8% | 91.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.1% | 93.0% | 93.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Nanakuli is a bit above the national rate: 91.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Even so, the rate is lower than in the Honolulu area overall (93.0%). The share with a diploma is up 8.5 points from 2006–10, 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 Nanakuli
| Period | Nanakuli | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 5.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 6.3% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 4.2% | 4.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 4.7% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Nanakuli: 10.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Hawaii city with 5,000+ people has higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.8 points, as it has nationally.
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).
Nanakuli compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanakuli | 4.34 | 37.9 | 19.2% | 31.6% | 6.7% | 1980 | $1,478 | 12.0% | 91.1% | 10.6% |
| Kapolei | 3.33 | 35.2 | 11.8% | 28.1% | 7.1% | 1996 | $2,667 | 32.2% | 94.6% | 5.6% |
| Waianae | 3.51 | 36.4 | 16.2% | 41.3% | 15.7% | 1979 | $1,663 | 18.1% | 89.9% | 11.0% |
| Honouliuli | 3.84 | 24.4 | 39.7% | 73.7% | 2.0% | 2015 | $1,764 | 12.2% | 89.3% | 2.1% |
| Kunia | 5.11 | 14.9 | 15.5% | 78.9% | 2.0% | 2006 | $3,498 | 26.2% | 91.8% | 0.0% |
| Makaha | 2.03 | 41.9 | 13.6% | 47.6% | 30.0% | 1977 | $1,663 | 39.5% | 94.7% | 9.0% |
| Waipahu | 3.84 | 42.1 | 14.7% | 34.7% | 6.1% | 1980 | $2,283 | 26.2% | 89.7% | 4.0% |
| Ewa Beach | 3.59 | 35.2 | 16.0% | 27.9% | 5.2% | 1995 | $2,749 | 31.1% | 93.4% | 3.6% |
| Schofield Barracks | 3.51 | 23.1 | 4.8% | 99.9% | 13.3% | 1946 | $3,498 | 43.2% | 96.0% | 7.2% |
| Mililani | 2.93 | 38.9 | 9.8% | 38.6% | 5.3% | 1986 | $2,631 | 40.8% | 96.8% | 5.1% |
| Wahiawa | 3.13 | 39.5 | 14.9% | 47.1% | 9.2% | 1966 | $1,805 | 22.5% | 91.8% | 3.6% |
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 Nanakuli. 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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