Ewa PUMA, HI

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2021 Population

137,627

7.42% 1-year growth

US Senator

Brian Schatz

Democratic Party

US Senator

Mazie Hirono

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

33.9

0.296% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

7.21%

1.81% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$109,168

3.56% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$640,100

3.66% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

68,103

6.54% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Ewa PUMA, HI had a population of 138k people with a median age of 33.9 and a median household income of $109,168. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Ewa PUMA, HI grew from 128,124 to 137,627, a 7.42% increase and its median household income grew from $105,420 to $109,168, a 3.56% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ewa PUMA, HI are Asian (Non-Hispanic) (36.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (21.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (14.1%), Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (10.3%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (7.47%).

27% of the households in Ewa PUMA, HI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.1% of the residents in Ewa PUMA, HI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Honolulu County--Ewa PUMA, HI are University of Hawaii-West Oahu (706 degrees awarded in 2021) and University of Phoenix-Hawaii (420042) (52 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Ewa PUMA, HI was $640,100, and the homeownership rate was 67%.

Most people in Ewa PUMA, HI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 36.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Ewa PUMA, HI was 2 cars per household.

Ewa PUMA, HI borders Rural Oahu PUMA, HI, Moanalua to Pearl City PUMA, HI, and Central Oahu PUMA, HI.

United States Hawaii

Population & Diversity

Ewa PUMA, HI is home to a population of 138k people, from which 94.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 19.2% of Ewa PUMA, HI residents were born outside of the country (26.5k people).

In 2021, there were 1.69 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (50.4k people) in Ewa PUMA, HI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29.8k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 19.4k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Ewa PUMA, HI are Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages (13,618 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (11,220 households), and Spanish (3,021 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

68,725

Women

49.9%

68,956

Men

50.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 137,681 inhabitants, with 50.1% men, and 49.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

94.1%

2021 Citizenship

93.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.1% of Ewa PUMA, HI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Ewa PUMA, HI was 93.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Ewa PUMA, HI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ewa PUMA, HI

Asian (Non-Hispanic)
50.4k ± 3.17k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
29.8k ± 2.36k
White (Non-Hispanic)
19.4k ± 1.57k

13.6%

Hispanic Population

18.7k people

13.6% of the people in Ewa PUMA, HI are hispanic (18.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Ewa PUMA, HI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
18,022 ± 3,073 people
Vietnam
1,106 ± 813 people
Japan
934 ± 748 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ewa PUMA, HI was Philippines, the natal country of 18,022 Ewa PUMA, HI residents, followed by Vietnam with 1,106 and Japan with 934.

Foreign-Born Population

19.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

26.5k people

19.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

25.1k people

As of 2021, 19.2% of Ewa PUMA, HI residents (26.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ewa PUMA, HI was 19.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Ewa PUMA, HI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages
13,618 households (10.8%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
11,220 households (8.87%)
Spanish
3,021 households (2.39%)

27% of the households in Ewa PUMA, HI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Ewa PUMA, HI was Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages. 10.8% of the households in Ewa PUMA, HI reported speaking Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
5,815 ± 585
Gulf War (1990s)
1,918 ± 384
Vietnam
1,879 ± 305

Ewa PUMA, HI has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 3.03 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ewa PUMA, HI employs 68.1k people. The largest industries in Ewa PUMA, HI are Construction (5,642 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,922 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,393 people), and the highest paying industries are Nondepository credit & related activities ($182,931), Public finance activities ($176,526), and Scientific research & development services ($117,769).

Males in Ewa PUMA, HI have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,710. The income inequality in Ewa PUMA, HI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.381, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,677

Women

48%

33,246

Men

52%

The workforce of Ewa PUMA, HI in 2020 was 63,923 people, with 48% woman, and 52% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Ewa PUMA, HI.

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Occupations

68.1k

2021 Value

6.54%

1 Year growth

± 6.54%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ewa PUMA, HI grew at a rate of 6.54%, from 63.9k employees to 68.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ewa PUMA, HI, are Registered nurses (2,251 people), Cashiers (1,754 people), and Office clerks, general (1,656 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ewa PUMA, HI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Hawaii (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

68.1k

2021 Value

6.54%

1 Year growth

± 6.54%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ewa PUMA, HI grew at a rate of 6.54%, from 63.9k employees to 68.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ewa PUMA, HI, are Construction (5,642 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,922 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,393 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ewa PUMA, HI, though some of these residents may live in Ewa PUMA, HI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$55,239

Median earning men ± $1,885

$40,408

Median earning women ± $1,551

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($83,309), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,085), and Manufacturing ($63,704).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($110,188), Public Administration ($60,733), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,936).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Hawaii. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Hawaii.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Hawaii to other states, or from other states to Hawaii.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Gasoline
$5.11B
Electronics
$3.18B
Mixed freight
$1.98B

In 2020, the top outbound Hawaii product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $5.11B, followed by Electronics ($3.18B) and Mixed freight ($1.98B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Hawaii products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$29.7B

2020 Value in Hawaii

$52.8B

Projected 2050 Value in Hawaii

77.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Hawaii trade was $29.7B. This is expected to increase 77.5% to $52.8B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Hawaii trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Hawaii to other states, or from other states to Hawaii.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$1.51B
Texas
$962M
Tennessee
$363M

In 2020, the top outbound Hawaii domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $1.51B, followed by Texas with $962M and Tennessee and $363M.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Hawaii shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Hawaii went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.955%).

Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono are the senators currently representing the state of Hawaii. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Hawaii is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.955%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Hawaii went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.955%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Hawaii for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Hawaii

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Brian Schatz

Senator from Hawaii

Assumed office on December 26, 2012
Appointed to the seat following the death of Daniel Inouye.

Mazie Hirono

Senator from Hawaii

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono are the senators currently representing Hawaii.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Hawaii over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Hawaii

Hawaii is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Hawaii have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Ewa PUMA, HI awarded 758 degrees. The student population of Ewa PUMA, HI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,036 male students and 2,034 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ewa PUMA, HI are Asian (283 and 37.5%), followed by Two or More Races (249 and 33%), Hispanic or Latino (82 and 10.9%), and White (73 and 9.67%).

The largest universities in Ewa PUMA, HI by number of degrees awarded are University of Hawaii-West Oahu (706 and 93.1%) and University of Phoenix-Hawaii (420042) (52 and 6.86%).

The most popular majors in Honolulu County--Ewa PUMA, HI are General Business Administration & Management (297 and 39.2%), Public Administration (139 and 18.3%), and General Social Sciences (134 and 17.7%).

The median tuition cost in Honolulu County--Ewa PUMA, HI for a public four year colleges is $7,344 for in-state students and $20,304 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Ewa PUMA, HI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 94.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 31.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,070 (33.7% men and 66.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,070 students enrolled in Ewa PUMA, HI, 33.7% men and 66.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Asian with 1,164 records, of which 63.7% were women and 36.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Social Sciences
134 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
289 degree-majors awarded
Public Administration
139 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Honolulu County--Ewa PUMA, HI was General Social Sciences with 134 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Honolulu County--Ewa PUMA, HI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Hawaii-West Oahu
706 degrees awarded
University of Phoenix-Hawaii (420042)
52 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Hawaii-West Oahu with 706 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 280 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ewa PUMA, HI, which is 0.586 times less than the 478 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Asian students. These 283 degrees mean that there were 1.14 times more degrees awarded to Asian students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 249 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($9,552) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($240) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,340) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.941% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.898% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Ewa PUMA, HI in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (28.8k), Some college (22.3k), and Bachelors Degree (21.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Ewa PUMA, HI was $640,100 in 2021, which is 2.61 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $617,500 to $640,100, a 3.66% increase. The homeownership rate in Ewa PUMA, HI is 67%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Ewa PUMA, HI have an average commute time of 36.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ewa PUMA, HI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Ewa PUMA, HI is $109,168. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Ewa PUMA, HI was Koolaupoko PUMA, HI with a value of $118,370, followed by East Honolulu to Kapahulu PUMA, HI and Ewa PUMA, HI, with respective values of $114,079 and $109,168.

Housing

Property

$640,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,119

$25,692

Median Property Taxes

±$1,182

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Ewa PUMA, HI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Ewa PUMA, HI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67%

Homeownership

2021

74.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67% of the housing units in Ewa PUMA, HI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ewa PUMA, HI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ewa PUMA, HI was Koolaupoko PUMA, HI with a value of $118,370, followed by East Honolulu to Kapahulu PUMA, HI and Ewa PUMA, HI, with respective values of $114,079 and $109,168.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Ewa PUMA, HI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$109,168

Median Household Income

± $3,488

38.4k

Number of Households

± 1,477

In 2021, the median household income of the 38.4k households in Ewa PUMA, HI grew to $109,168 from the previous year's value of $105,420.

The following chart displays the households in Ewa PUMA, HI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $150k - $200k range.

Wage Distribution

0.381

2021 Wage GINI in Ewa PUMA, HI

0.388

2020 Wage GINI in Ewa PUMA, HI

In 2021, the income inequality in Ewa PUMA, HI was 0.381 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.82% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ewa PUMA, HI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ewa PUMA, HI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ewa PUMA, HI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (70.3%)
Carpooled (15%)
Public Transit (5.94%)

In 2021, 70.3% of workers in Ewa PUMA, HI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15%) and those who used public transit to get to work (5.94%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

36.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ewa PUMA, HI have a longer commute time (36.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.75% of the workforce in Ewa PUMA, HI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Ewa PUMA, HI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Ewa PUMA, HI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Ewa PUMA, HI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.21% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ewa PUMA, HI (9.82k out of 136k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ewa PUMA, HI is Two Or More, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.6% of the population of Ewa PUMA, HI has health coverage, with 52.7% on employee plans, 13.6% on Medicaid, 6.66% on Medicare, 16.2% on non-group plans, and 7.41% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hawaii see 1110 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.51% decrease from the previous year (1127 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1117 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 359 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Hawaii.

1,110 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hawaii

Primary care physicians in Hawaii see an average of 1,110 patients per year. This represents a 1.51% decrease from the previous year (1,127 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hawaii in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.3% under 18 years, 21.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.41%

Uninsured

52.7%

Employer Coverage

13.6%

Medicaid

6.66%

Medicare

16.2%

Non-Group

7.41%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ewa PUMA, HI grew by 0.171% from 3.4% to 3.41%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Ewa PUMA, HI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.