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Pearl City, Hawaii

Coordinates: 21°24′30″N 157°58′1″W / 21.40833°N 157.96694°W / 21.40833; -157.96694
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Pearl City, Hawaii
Unincorporated community
Pearl City
Pearl City
Location in Honolulu County and the state of Hawaii
Location in Honolulu County and the state of Hawaii
Pearl City is located in Hawaii
Pearl City
Pearl City
Location in Hawaii
Coordinates: 21°24′30″N 157°58′1″W / 21.40833°N 157.96694°W / 21.40833; -157.96694
Country United States
State Hawaii
CountyHonolulu
Area
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 • Total
10.06 sq mi (26.05 km2)
 • Land9.12 sq mi (23.62 km2)
 • Water0.94 sq mi (2.42 km2)
Elevation
89 ft (27 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
45,295
 • Density4,966.56/sq mi (1,917.62/km2)
Time zoneUTC−10:00 (Hawaii-Aleutian)
ZIP Code
96782
Area code808
FIPS code15-62600
GNIS feature ID0363226

Pearl City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in the ʻEwa District and City & County of Honolulu on the island of Oʻahu, in the U.S. state of Hawaii. As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 45,295. Pearl City sits along the north shore of Pearl Harbor. Waimalu borders Pearl City to the east and Waipahu borders the west. The U.S. postal code for Pearl City is 96782.

History

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Early-day Pearl City had an array of rice paddies and fields that were plowed with water buffalo that hauled a 9 two-wheeled cart. In the early 1880s, Pearl City was the final stop for Benjamin Franklin Dillingham's Oahu Railway, a mud wagon driven by a four-horse team. Lots for a yet-to-exist "Pearl City" went on sale in 1889, after completion of the rail line.[2] Near the outskirts of Pearl City, the Remond Grove, an area where people were entertained by piano, banjo, trumpet, and saxophone performances, was a popular entertainment spot in the early 1900s.

Geography

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Pearl City is located at 21°24'30" North, 157°58'1" East (21.408333, −157.966902).[3]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has an area of 5.8 square miles (15 km2), of which 5.0 square miles (13 km2) is land and 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2) is water. The total area is 14.29% water.

  • Average winter high (January 28): 79 degrees[4]
  • Average winter low (January 28): 66 degrees
  • Average summer high (August 23): 87 degrees
  • Average summer low (August 23): 74 degrees
  • Average annual precipitation: 64 inches

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
197019,552—
198042,575117.8%
199030,993−27.2%
200030,976−0.1%
201047,69854.0%
202045,295−5.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1790–1960[6] 1900–1990[7]
1990–2000[8] 2010–2015[citation needed]

As of the census[9] of 2020, there were 45,295 people, 14,987 households, and 7,288 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 4,966 inhabitants per square mile (1,917/km2). There were 9,181 housing units at an average density of 1,842.2 units per square mile (711.3 units/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 54.6% Asian, 9.9% White, 1.6% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.41% from other races, 6.5% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, and 24.4% from two or more races. 9.9% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 8,922 households, of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.3% were non-families. 14.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.17 and the average family size was 3.48.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 18.8% under the age of 18, 13.7% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37. For every 100 females, there were 115.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $62,036, and the median income for a family was $67,246. Males had a median income of $30,712 versus $28,408 for females. The per capita income was $21,683. 6.2% of the population and 4.0% of families were below the poverty line. Of the total population, 11.7% of those under the age of 18 and 4.1% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Government and infrastructure

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The Honolulu Police Department operates the Pearl City Substation in Pearl City.[10]

The United States Postal Service operates the Pearl City Post Office in Pearl City.[11]

Education

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The Hawai'i Department of Education operates public schools in Pearl City,[12] including the Pearl City Complex public schools that include elementary, intermediate, and high schools.

Elementary schools in the CDP include Manana,[13] Momilani,[14] Palisades,[15] Pearl City,[16] Pearl City Highlands,[17] Waimalu,[18] and Waiau.[19] Two secondary schools, Highlands Intermediate School and Pearl City High School, are also in the CDP.[20][21] Momilani, Waimalu, and Waiau elementary schools and Pearl City High were in the Waimalu CDP as of the 2000 U.S. census,[22] but as of the 2010 U.S. census are in the Pearl City CDP.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Honolulu operates Our Lady of Good Counsel School in the CDP,[23] which opened in 1964.[24]

The University of Hawaii–Leeward Community College, a branch of the University of Hawaiʻi System, is adjacent to the CDP, with a Pearl City address.[25]

Hawaii State Public Library System operates the Pearl City Library. Originally known as the Pearl City Regional Library, it began operations on November 15, 1969.[26]

Sports and recreation

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In 1988, a Pearl City baseball team—Pearl City Little League (District 7)—represented the U.S. and made it to the Little League World Series World Championship game, where it lost to the team from Taiwan.[27] In 2007, it won the Junior League World Series, after winning the West Region, then defeating the Central Region and Southwest Region champions to become the U.S. champion, and finally defeating the International champion (Asia-Pacific Region), Illam Central LL (Makati, Philippines), 6–2.

The Hawaii Hawks won the 2003 Field Hockey World Cup 10–7.

In 2017, a Pearl City youth baseball team, the Pearl City KRU, represented the Pacific Southwest region in the Cal Ripken Baseball 10U (age 10 and under) World Series. This series was held in Hammond, Indiana, which hosted nine other teams from across the country. The KRU team won all of its games in pool play, and made it to the World Series finals, where they lost to the team from West Raleigh, North Carolina, 5–3.[28]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  2. ^ Leong, Lavonne (November 2012). "Honolulu in 1888: The City That Made the Magazine". Honolulu Magazine: 102. Retrieved May 25, 2016.
  3. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  4. ^ "Average Weather in Pearl City Hawaii, United States", Weather Spark, retrieved 6 March 2019.
  5. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  6. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  7. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  8. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  10. ^ "Contacting HPD Archived 2010-05-31 at the Wayback Machine." Honolulu Police Department. Retrieved on May 19, 2010.
  11. ^ "Post Office Location – PEARL CITY Archived 2011-02-18 at the Wayback Machine." United States Postal Service. Retrieved on May 19, 2010.
  12. ^ 2010 Map: "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Pearl City CDP, HI" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
    2000 Maps: "CENSUS 2000 BLOCK MAP: PEARL CITY CDP" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 9, 2020. - pages 1 and 2 - Compare these maps to addresses of the schools.
  13. ^ "Contact Us". Manana Elementary School. Retrieved October 9, 2020. 1147 Kumano Street Pearl City, HI 96782
  14. ^ "Home". Momilani Elementary School. Retrieved October 9, 2020. 2130 Hookiekie Street, Pearl City, HI 96782
  15. ^ "Home". Palisades Elementary School. Retrieved October 9, 2020. 2306 Auhuhu Street Pearl City, HI, 96782
  16. ^ "Home". Pearl City Elementary School. Retrieved October 9, 2020. 1090 Waimano Home Road, Pearl City, HI 96782
  17. ^ "Home". Pearl City Highlands Elementary School. Retrieved October 9, 2020. 1419 Waimano Home Road Pearl City, HI 96782
  18. ^ "Home". Waimalu Elementary School. Retrieved October 9, 2020. 98-825 Moanalua Road Aiea, HI 96701
  19. ^ "Home". Waiau Elementary School. Retrieved October 9, 2020. 98-450 Hookanike Street, Pearl City, HI 96782
  20. ^ "Home". Highlands Intermediate School. Retrieved October 9, 2020. 1460 Hoolaulea Street, Pearl City, HI 96782
  21. ^ "Home". Pearl City High School. Retrieved October 9, 2020. Pearl City High School 2100 Hookiekie St. Pearl City, HI 96782
  22. ^ 2010 Map: "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Waimalu CDP, HI" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
    2000 Map: "CENSUS 2000 BLOCK MAP: WAIMALU CDP" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 8, 2020. - Compare this map to addresses of schools
  23. ^ "Contact Us". Our Lady of Good Counsel School. Retrieved October 9, 2020. 1530 Hoolana Street Pearl City, HI 96782-1698
  24. ^ Our Lady of Good Counsel School, History, accessed 21 September 2023
  25. ^ "[1]." Retrieved on October 23, 2014. "96-045 Ala Ike, Pearl City, Hawaii 96782"
  26. ^ "Pearl City". Hawaii State Public Library System. Retrieved October 9, 2020. 1138 Waimano Home Rd, Pearl City, HI 96782, United States
  27. ^ "Far East beats (US) West in 1988 LLWS Championship (Game 8)". LittleLeague.org. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
  28. ^ Ball, Payton. "Crown Point wins Iron Bracket; West Raleigh captures 10u Championship". nwitimes.com. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
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