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Halawa, HI

Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii.

Population

14,385

Land area

2.4sq mi

People per sq mi

6,022

ZIP codes

0

Halawa and its ZIP codes

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Halawa at a glance

  • Halawa is about 27 times as dense as Hawaii as a whole.
  • It is the 20th most populous of 163 cities and towns in Hawaii.
  • Households here earn a median of $110,400 a year, 10% more than the Hawaii figure of $100,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,051,900 (25% above Hawaii) and median rent is $1,739 a month.

Local data for Halawa, HI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Halawa, HI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$110,400

Poverty rate

9.3%

Median home value

$1,051,900

Median rent

$1,739/mo

Homeownership

66.6%

Bachelor's or higher

31.3%

Median age

45.7

Average commute

23.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Japanese Americans (2,550), Filipino Americans (2,492), Chinese Americans (563).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Honolulu County. PPP loans are for Halawa.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.9%

Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$73,144

455,202 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$74,681

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$10.5B

FY 2026, $10,325 per person

Honolulu County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Halawa, HI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone62.4%
  • Carpooled20.2%
  • Public transit4.3%
  • Walked2.9%
  • Bicycle0.6%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.6%
  • Worked from home5.0%

Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Halawa, HI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

2,733

Countywide, mostly high surf

Flood insurance policies

6,934

4.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 67°F

16.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Halawa, HI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

24.8%

U.S. 33.3% -8.5 pts

Diabetes

14.1%

U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts

Smoking

10.7%

U.S. 12.8% -2.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.6%

U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts

Cities near Halawa

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
AieaCensus-designated place0.8 mi1.7
WaimaluCensus-designated place1.5 mi1.8
Pearl CityCensus-designated place2.9 mi9.1
Hickam HousingCensus-designated place3.6 mi4.6
Iroquois PointCensus-designated place5.3 mi0.8
WaipioCensus-designated place5.5 mi1.2
WaikeleCensus-designated place5.7 mi1.1
HonoluluCensus-designated place5.8 mi60.6
WaipahuCensus-designated place5.9 mi2.7
West Loch EstateCensus-designated place6.8 mi0.7
Ewa BeachCensus-designated place6.9 mi1.2
AhuimanuCensus-designated place6.9 mi2.7
HeeiaCensus-designated place7.2 mi3.2
Ewa GentryCensus-designated place7.2 mi2.1
KahaluuCensus-designated place7.4 mi3.5
Royal KuniaCensus-designated place7.4 mi3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Halawa, HI in?
Halawa is in Honolulu County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Halawa, HI?
About 14,385 people live in Halawa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Halawa?
Nearby places include Aiea (0.8 mi), Waimalu (1.5 mi), Pearl City (2.9 mi), Hickam Housing (3.6 mi), Iroquois Point (5.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023