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Pearl City, HI


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Pearl City, Hawaii

Pearl City, Hawaii, in Honolulu county, is 9 miles NW of Honolulu, Hawaii. Part of the surrounding Honolulu metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Pearl City is home to some 30,976 residents.

The People and Families of Pearl City

In Pearl City, about 45% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Pearl City are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses.

The people of Pearl City are more likely male than female. You'll see many senior citizens in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pearl City had a median family income of $67,246. More so than most places, the people in Pearl City generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in Pearl City are poor than in most places in Hawaii.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($4,475) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Pearl City. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Pearl City Housing

According to the 2000 census, 70% of the housing in Pearl City was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Pearl City, 82% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the town it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Pearl City Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Pearl City Affordability of Property Taxes
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 14%Pearl City Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 18%Pearl City Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 18%Pearl City People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 19%Pearl City Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Pearl City, HI

Comparing Pearl City 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population76
Racial Diversity77
Well-Paid Single Men79
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size107
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better79
People Above Poverty79
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home75
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Housing Recently Built52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Affordability of Rents34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
People Living Alone13

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