Royal Hawaiian Estates CDP, Hawaii Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Royal Hawaiian Estates CDP is a small community located in Hawaii. The total population is 889. It ranks as the 130th most populous out of 163 cities and towns in Hawaii.

Age Demographics

The median age in Royal Hawaiian Estates CDP is 47.9 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 40.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Royal Hawaiian Estates CDP is $61,477. This is 37% lower than the state median of $98,317. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.5%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 1.8%. This is 63% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $243,800. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $808,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 62.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Royal Hawaiian Estates CDP is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (19.7% vs 9.8%). The Asian population (6.9%) is well below the state average of 36.7%.

Education

18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 35.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Royal Hawaiian Estates CDP, Hawaii is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. 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. For official data, visit data.census.gov.