‘Ō‘ōkala / Paauhau, HI

Neighborhood

Demographics of ‘Ō‘ōkala / Paauhau

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

29.4%

Households with Children

44.6%

School Enrollment K-12

172

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.9%
School Age (5-17): 12.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 15.3%
Working Age (35-54): 29.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.1%
Seniors (65+): 21.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 10.3%
High School / GED: 27.9%
Some College or Associate's: 32.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 29.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 28.3%
Single Parents: 16.3%
Couples & Adults: 35.1%
Living Alone: 20.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 31.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 10.8%
Asian: 20.4%
Black or African American: 0.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 29.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 6.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 37.6%
South Asian: 0.0%
Southeast Asian: 51.5%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 10.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 13.9%
Puerto Rican: 40.9%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 29.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 16.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 62.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.6%
Other White: 36.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Pacific Islander Population by Origin

Includes communities from Hawaii, Samoa, Guam, and other Pacific islands.

Polynesian: 19.9%
Micronesian: 24.8%
Melanesian: 55.3%
Other Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 58.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 29.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 8.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 80.0%
Spanish: 1.8%
European & Indo-European: 1.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 12.7%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 4.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.1%
Elementary (1-4): 4.6%
Middle School (5-8): 2.4%
High School (9-12): 4.9%
College / Graduate: 9.7%
Not Enrolled: 75.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

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