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Population Review

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

Kaneohe covers 6.5 sq mi of land at 5494 people per square mile.

About Kaneohe, HI

Kaneohe is a city in Hawaii with a population of 35,945. It ranks #7 among cities in Hawaii by population. The median age is 45.3, older than the national median. The population is 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

The median household income in Kaneohe is $124,632, above the US median of $74,580. 4.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $990,100, with monthly rent averaging $2,356. The homeownership rate of 75.3% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Kaneohe reflects 36.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.9 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White17.0%
Black or African American0.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.3%
Two or More Races6.4%

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 & Management24.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate10.0%
Public Administration9.8%
Information7.6%
Retail Trade7.3%
Construction7.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.1%
Manufacturing3.1%
Transportation & Warehousing1.5%
Agriculture & Mining0.5%

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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.

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

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