Hawaii Demographic Analytics
Family Composition & Community Impact Factors
Dual-Military
Dual-Military Marriages
Active-duty members married to another active-duty or reserve member. These households receive TWO BAH entitlements, affecting housing market differently.
Source: DoD Demographics Report 2023, Exhibit 5.20
7.2%
~3,100 households
Single Parents
Single Parent Service Members
Active-duty members with children but not married. Require family housing on single income. Higher housing stress risk.
Source: DoD Demographics Report 2023, Exhibit 5.05
3.9%
~1,700 households
Avg Children
Children Per Family
Active-duty members with children have an average of 2.0 children. Drives bedroom entitlement beyond base marital status.
Source: DoD Demographics Report 2023, Exhibit 5.48
2.0
Per family w/ kids
Divorce Rate
Annual Divorce Rate
Estimated percentage of married members who divorced in past year. Affects housing churn as divorced members re-enter housing market.
Source: DoD Demographics Report 2023, Exhibit 5.25
3.0%
Housing churn factor
Dependent Children by Age (Hawaii)
2023
📈 +20% growth in school-age children (6-18)
School Capacity Impact
Children ages 6-18 grew from 13,759 (2022) to 16,614 (2023). This 20.7% increase directly impacts DoDEA schools and off-base school district capacity.
Source: Calculated from DoD Demographics 2022-2023
Family Status by Service Branch
National
| Branch | % Married | % w/ Children | Avg Age 1st Child |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Army
U.S. Army
Highest percentage with children (40.2%). Largest family housing demand per capita.
Source: DoD Demographics 2023, Exhibit 5.08
|
52.6% | 40.2% | 25.5 |
|
Navy
U.S. Navy
Strong presence at JBPHH. 31.7% with children.
Source: DoD Demographics 2023, Exhibit 5.08
|
48.1% | 31.7% | 26.0 |
|
Marine Corps
U.S. Marine Corps
Youngest families - average age 24.6 at first child. MCB Hawaii presence.
Source: DoD Demographics 2023, Exhibit 5.08
|
38.7% | 23.9% | 24.6 |
|
Air Force
U.S. Air Force
Highest marriage rate. Hickam presence at JBPHH.
Source: DoD Demographics 2023, Exhibit 5.08
|
53.4% | 36.8% | 26.8 |
Housing Stress Risk Factors
Watch List
Single Parents (E1-E4)
High Risk Population
Junior enlisted single parents have lowest BAH but require family housing. 1.8% of E1-E4 are single with children.
Source: DoD Demographics 2023, Exhibit 5.06
Low BAH + family housing need
1.8%
E5-E6 Married w/ Children
Market Competition
Largest segment competing for 2-3BR rentals in $2,500-$3,500 range. 36.4% of E5-E6 are married with children.
Source: DoD Demographics 2023, Exhibit 5.06
Peak competition for mid-range rentals
36.4%
Dual-Military w/ Children
Complex Housing Needs
Families with two service members and children. Joint assignment challenges affect housing stability.
Source: DoD Demographics 2023, Exhibit 5.22
Joint assignment + childcare complexity
2.5%
Annual Divorces
Housing Churn
~19,700 active-duty divorces annually. Each divorce typically creates demand for one additional housing unit.
Source: DoD Demographics 2023, Exhibit 5.25
Creates sudden housing demand
~590/yr
Community Service Demand
Hawaii 2023
16,614
School-age children (6-18)
+20.7%
12,293
Childcare-age (0-5)
+11.2%
20,098
Military spouses (employment)
+12.7%
43,280
Total households
+10.2%