Kaneohe, Hawaii Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Kaneohe, Hawaii is 35,945 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 7th-largest city in Hawaii. The median household income is $124,632, the median home value is $990,100, and the median age is 45.3.
35,945
Population
5494
People / sq mi
$124,632
Median Income
$990,100
Median Home Value
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Kaneohe covers 6.5 sq mi of land at 5494 people per square mile.
About Kaneohe, HI
In Kaneohe, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $990,100. Kaneohe is a city in Hawaii with a population of 35,945. It is the #7-largest of all cities in Hawaii nationally.
The typical household earns $124,632 a year, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 4.9%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $990,100, with typical rent around $2,356.
36.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, near the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 9.3%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Kaneohe — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% |
| Two or More Races | 6.4% |
Economy & Income
$124,632
Median Household Income
$49,552
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$990,100
Median Home Value
$2,356
Median Rent
75.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.9%
High School+
36.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.2%
Drive Alone
71.4%
Public Transit
9.3%
Work From Home
26.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
18.4%
Foreign Born
87.9%
Non-English at Home
8.4%
Veterans
13.2%
With Disability
98.3%
Health Insurance
96.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.0% |
| Public Administration | 9.8% |
| Information | 7.6% |
| Retail Trade | 7.3% |
| Construction | 7.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kaneohe, Hawaii has a population of 35,945 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 7th-largest city in Hawaii.
The median household income in Kaneohe, Hawaii is $124,632, with 4.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Kaneohe, Hawaii is $990,100, with median monthly rent at $2,356 and a homeownership rate of 75.3%.
The median age in Kaneohe, Hawaii is 45.3 years. The population is 49.9% male and 50.1% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.