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Aiea, HI


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Aiea, Hawaii

Aiea, Hawaii, in Honolulu county, is 6 miles NW of Honolulu, Hawaii. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Honolulu metropolitan area. Aiea contains a population of approximately 9,019.

The People and Families of Aiea

In Aiea, about 49% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Aiea, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling.

Aiea boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Aiea had a median family income of $75,992. The typical family in Aiea is better off than most in Hawaii. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Aiea. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Aiea favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $20,350. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Aiea Housing

Aiea has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 73% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Hawaii, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Aiea, 86% of commuters drive to work. In Aiea, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

Aiea strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Hawaii):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyAiea Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 6%Aiea People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 11%Aiea Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Aiea Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 18%Aiea College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Aiea Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Aiea, HI

Comparing Aiea to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Hawaii (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population109
Racial Diversity95
Male Share of the Population82
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women68
Female Share of the Population39
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty89
College Educated Adults89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Housing Recently Built42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
People Living Alone13
Affordability of Rents11

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