Population 4,707 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pearl Harbor
Household size in Pearl Harbor
| Period | Pearl Harbor | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.77 | 3.21 | 3.12 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.43 | 3.29 | 3.20 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.36 | 3.26 | 3.18 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.11 | 3.10 | 3.06 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.66 | −0.11 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Pearl Harbor are small: just 2.11 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.77, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next. Pearl Harbor has the smallest households of any Hawaii city with 5,000+ people.
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 Pearl Harbor
| Period | Pearl Harbor | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 22.7 | 39.2 | 39.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 23.2 | 40.2 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 23.0 | 41.5 | 42.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +3.0 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
Pearl Harbor is young: half of its residents are under 23.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. No other Hawaii city with 5,000+ people is younger.
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 Pearl Harbor
| Period | Pearl Harbor | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 11.4% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 0.7% | 10.0% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.7% | 10.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Pearl Harbor: 0.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Pearl Harbor has the lowest share of single-parent households of any Hawaii city with 5,000+ people.
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 Pearl Harbor
Renters in Pearl Harbor
| Period | Pearl Harbor | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.5% | 42.4% | 40.7% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 96.9% | 45.1% | 42.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 96.4% | 43.8% | 41.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 97.3% | 40.2% | 37.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −3.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Pearl Harbor rent: 97.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. More than a third of owners (36.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Only two of the 41 Hawaii cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 Pearl Harbor
| Period | Pearl Harbor | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 9.1% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 8.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 9.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.0% | 8.9% | 10.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +13.9 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 25.0% of the housing in Pearl Harbor, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Pearl Harbor has a higher 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 Pearl Harbor
| Period | Pearl Harbor | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1997 | 1975 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2002 | 1976 | 1978 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1977 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1979 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | −33 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Pearl Harbor is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. No other Hawaii city with 5,000+ people has older homes.
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 Pearl Harbor
| Period | Pearl Harbor | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $2,001 | $1,466 | $1,393 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $2,001 | $1,594 | $1,482 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $3,354 | $2,010 | $1,829 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,343 | $2,359 | $2,199 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,342 | +$894 | +$806 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Pearl Harbor costs $3,343 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 45.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Of the 41 Hawaii cities with 5,000+ people, only two have higher rents.
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 Pearl Harbor
Bachelor's degrees in Pearl Harbor
| Period | Pearl Harbor | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.2% | 30.4% | 28.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.9% | 31.6% | 29.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.5% | 34.3% | 32.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.6% | 37.3% | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Pearl Harbor than nationally: 31.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%.
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 Pearl Harbor
| Period | Pearl Harbor | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.1% | 89.9% | 89.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.8% | 90.5% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.7% | 91.8% | 91.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.4% | 93.0% | 93.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +3.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Pearl Harbor: 98.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of the 41 Hawaii cities with 5,000+ people, only two have 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 Pearl Harbor
| Period | Pearl Harbor | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 5.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 6.3% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 4.2% | 4.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.4% | 4.7% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.6 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Pearl Harbor has been strong: just 1.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Pearl Harbor has the lowest unemployment rate of any Hawaii city with 5,000+ people. 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).
Pearl Harbor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl Harbor | 2.11 | 23.0 | 0.7% | 97.3% | 25.0% | 1964 | $3,343 | 31.6% | 98.4% | 1.4% |
| Hickam Housing | 3.44 | 25.8 | 6.6% | 99.2% | 9.0% | 1987 | $3,390 | 51.3% | 98.9% | 7.4% |
| Halawa | 2.60 | 46.8 | 9.2% | 32.1% | 3.5% | 1982 | $1,874 | 37.0% | 91.2% | 0.0% |
| Iroquois Point | 3.48 | 20.7 | 13.1% | 32.7% | 4.7% | 1983 | $1,997 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4.0% |
| Aiea | 2.87 | 46.7 | 8.2% | 32.6% | 7.4% | 1973 | $2,401 | 38.7% | 93.8% | 4.3% |
| Pearl City | 3.10 | 46.0 | 10.2% | 30.9% | 4.8% | 1973 | $2,253 | 33.3% | 93.4% | 2.9% |
| 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% |
| Honouliuli | 3.84 | 24.4 | 39.7% | 73.7% | 2.0% | 2015 | $1,764 | 12.2% | 89.3% | 2.1% |
| Honolulu area | 3.10 | 41.5 | 10.9% | 40.2% | 8.9% | 1979 | $2,359 | 37.3% | 93.0% | 4.7% |
| Mililani | 2.93 | 38.9 | 9.8% | 38.6% | 5.3% | 1986 | $2,631 | 40.8% | 96.8% | 5.1% |
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 Pearl Harbor. 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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