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Population Review

Kaneohe Base, Hawaii Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Kaneohe Base, Hawaii is 10,973 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 32nd-largest city in Hawaii. The median household income is $70,000, the median home value is $390,600, and the median age is 22.7.

10,973

Population

2492

People / sq mi

$70,000

Median Income

$390,600

Median Home Value

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Kaneohe Base covers 4.4 sq mi of land at 2492 people per square mile.

About Kaneohe Base, HI

Kaneohe Base is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 87.4% of the population. Kaneohe Base is a city in Hawaii with a population of 10,973. It ranks #32 among cities in Hawaii by population.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $70,000 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 6.7%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $390,600, with typical rent around $3,399.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 37.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is rare here (4.8%, below the national 14.0%), and the average commute runs about 11 minutes each way.

The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Kaneohe Base, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.

Race & Ethnicity

White72.4%
Black or African American6.0%
Asian0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.9%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$70,000

Median Household Income

$30,661

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$390,600

Median Home Value

$3,399

Median Rent

1.8%

Owner-Occupied

Education

99.6%

High School+

37.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.3%

Drive Alone

57.3%

Public Transit

4.8%

Work From Home

11.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

87.4%

Foreign Born

81.2%

Non-English at Home

9.2%

Veterans

5.0%

With Disability

98.6%

Health Insurance

100.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management36.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate21.9%
Education, Health Care & Social Services13.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.7%
Public Administration4.7%
Information3.9%
Transportation & Warehousing2.7%
Retail Trade2.5%
Construction2.4%
Manufacturing0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kaneohe Base, Hawaii has a population of 10,973 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 32nd-largest city in Hawaii.

The median household income in Kaneohe Base, Hawaii is $70,000, with 6.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Kaneohe Base, Hawaii is $390,600, with median monthly rent at $3,399 and a homeownership rate of 1.8%.

The median age in Kaneohe Base, Hawaii is 22.7 years. The population is 63.9% male and 36.1% female.


Kaneohe Base Cdp, HI Climate

Kaneohe Base Cdp, HI has an average annual temperature of 23.8°C (75°F) and receives about 1623 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is September and the coldest is February. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

23.8°C

Avg Temp

1623

Precip (mm/yr)

Sep

Hottest Month

Feb

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Kaneohe Base Cdp, HI — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January22° / 72°254 mm
February22° / 72°159 mm
March23° / 73°173 mm
April23° / 73°138 mm
May24° / 74°95 mm
June25° / 76°53 mm
July25° / 77°91 mm
August26° / 78°82 mm
September26° / 78°58 mm
October25° / 77°111 mm
November24° / 75°188 mm
December23° / 73°221 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Kaneohe Base Cdp, HI

The most comfortable months to visit Kaneohe Base Cdp, HI are typically June, May and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is September (around 29°C high). The coldest is February (near 18°C low). January is usually the wettest month.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.