Pearl City, Hawaii Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Pearl City, Hawaii is 45,079 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 4th-largest city in Hawaii. The median household income is $114,682, the median home value is $872,200, and the median age is 45.0.
45,079
Population
4943
People / sq mi
$114,682
Median Income
$872,200
Median Home Value
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Pearl City covers 9.1 sq mi of land at 4943 people per square mile.
About Pearl City, HI
Housing cost is the defining feature of Pearl City: the median home is valued at $872,200. Pearl City is a city in Hawaii with a population of 45,079. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Hawaii in the country, at #4 by population.
Median household income is $114,682, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 4.3%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $872,200, with typical rent around $2,338.
Roughly 37.0% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 7.8% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Pearl City — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2.2% |
Economy & Income
$114,682
Median Household Income
$47,413
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$872,200
Median Home Value
$2,338
Median Rent
70.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.5%
High School+
37.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
3.0%
Drive Alone
72.2%
Public Transit
7.8%
Work From Home
27.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
15.3%
Foreign Born
79.2%
Non-English at Home
10.1%
Veterans
14.1%
With Disability
97.0%
Health Insurance
94.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.0% |
| Public Administration | 11.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.3% |
| Retail Trade | 7.7% |
| Construction | 6.7% |
| Information | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pearl City, Hawaii has a population of 45,079 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 4th-largest city in Hawaii.
The median household income in Pearl City, Hawaii is $114,682, with 4.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Pearl City, Hawaii is $872,200, with median monthly rent at $2,338 and a homeownership rate of 70.7%.
The median age in Pearl City, Hawaii is 45.0 years. The population is 50.2% male and 49.8% female.
Pearl City Cdp, HI Climate
Pearl City Cdp, HI has an average annual temperature of 24.5°C (76°F) and receives about 990 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
24.5°C
Avg Temp
990
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22° / 72° | 169 mm |
| February | 22° / 72° | 73 mm |
| March | 23° / 73° | 100 mm |
| April | 24° / 75° | 77 mm |
| May | 25° / 76° | 66 mm |
| June | 26° / 78° | 41 mm |
| July | 26° / 79° | 59 mm |
| August | 27° / 80° | 50 mm |
| September | 27° / 80° | 46 mm |
| October | 26° / 78° | 102 mm |
| November | 25° / 76° | 112 mm |
| December | 23° / 74° | 95 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 Pearl City Cdp, HI
The most comfortable months to visit Pearl City Cdp, HI are typically February, April and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near 18°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.