East Honolulu, Hawaii Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of East Honolulu, Hawaii is 50,961 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 2nd-largest city in Hawaii. The median household income is $158,398, the median home value is $1,172,300, and the median age is 49.3.
50,961
Population
2215
People / sq mi
$158,398
Median Income
$1,172,300
Median Home Value
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East Honolulu covers 23.0 sq mi of land at 2215 people per square mile.
About East Honolulu, HI
Housing cost is the defining feature of East Honolulu: the median home is valued at $1,172,300. East Honolulu is a city in Hawaii with a population of 50,961. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Hawaii in the country, at #2 by population.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US cities: median income is $158,398, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 2.7%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $1,172,300, with typical rent around $3,249.
About 60.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. About 16.7% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in East Honolulu — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 24.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2.5% |
Economy & Income
$158,398
Median Household Income
$71,947
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,172,300
Median Home Value
$3,249
Median Rent
83.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.4%
High School+
60.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.8%
Drive Alone
64.2%
Public Transit
16.7%
Work From Home
31.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
24.7%
Foreign Born
80.7%
Non-English at Home
7.2%
Veterans
10.2%
With Disability
98.0%
Health Insurance
97.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 14.2% |
| Information | 11.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.3% |
| Public Administration | 7.6% |
| Construction | 6.9% |
| Retail Trade | 6.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 2.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
East Honolulu, Hawaii has a population of 50,961 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 2nd-largest city in Hawaii.
The median household income in East Honolulu, Hawaii is $158,398, with 2.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in East Honolulu, Hawaii is $1,172,300, with median monthly rent at $3,249 and a homeownership rate of 83.5%.
The median age in East Honolulu, Hawaii is 49.3 years. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.