Pearl City, Hawaii

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
46,812
Population
$116,938
Median Income
$839,100
Home Value
44.2
Median Age

Demographics

Pearl City has a population of 46,812 with a median age of 44.2. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

Asian
54.6%
Other
24.6%
White
10.7%
Hispanic
8.5%
Black
1.6%
Demographic Value
Total Population46,812
Median Age44.2
White10.7%
Black or African American1.6%
Asian54.6%
Hispanic or Latino8.5%
Other / Two or More Races24.6%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Pearl City is $116,938, which is 55.6% above the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $46,626. The poverty rate is 4.2%.

$116,938
Median Household Income
$46,626
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Pearl City is 2.7%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Pearl City, 95.0% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11.9% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
95.0%
Bachelor's+
36.7%
Graduate+
11.9%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher95.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher36.7%
Graduate or Professional Degree11.9%

Housing

The median home value in Pearl City is $839,100, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $2,286. The homeownership rate is 70.7%.

$839,100
Median Home Value
$2,286/mo
Median Rent
70.7%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$839,100
Median Monthly Rent$2,286
Homeownership Rate70.7%
Vacancy Rate3.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Pearl City, Hawaii?
The population of Pearl City, Hawaii is 46,812 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Pearl City, Hawaii?
The median household income in Pearl City, Hawaii is $116,938. This is 55.6% above the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Pearl City, Hawaii?
The median home value in Pearl City, Hawaii is $839,100. The median monthly rent is $2,286.
What percentage of people in Pearl City have a college degree?
In Pearl City, Hawaii, 36.7% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 95.0% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Pearl City, Hawaii an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Pearl City, Hawaii is 7.2x (median home value $839,100 vs. median income $116,938), making it relatively expensive by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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