Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Hawaiian Ocean View is a small community located in Hawaii, within Hawaii County. The total population is 4,431. It ranks as the 64th most populous out of 163 Census-designated places in Hawaii.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hawaiian Ocean View is 53.9 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. 12.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hawaiian Ocean View is $45,043. This is 55% lower than the state median of $100,389. It is also 44% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 25.4%. This is 153% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 17.2%. This is 250% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $318,200. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $839,100. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 63.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hawaiian Ocean View is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (35.7% vs 20.9%). The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (2.7% vs 1.8%). The Asian population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 36.4%.

Education

16.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 36.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Hawaii state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 163 Census-designated places in Hawaii. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.