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Pearl City, Oahu
Pearl City is located on Oahu’s southern coast, about 11 miles (18 km) west of Honolulu downtown in the state of Hawaii. The town's main attraction is Pearl Harbor, the site of the Japanese surprise attack and the beginning of World War II for the United States on December 7, 1941. Pearl City is situated right on the harbor's shore. The city encompasses 5.8 square miles (15.0 km²). According to the 2000 census, it had a population of 30,976 people. The population density was 6,215.5 people per square mile (2,401.6/km²).
The racial makeup was the following: 17.24% White, 2.71% African American, 0.27% Native American, 53.42% Asian, 6.15% Pacific Islander, 1.41% from other races and 18.81% from two or more races. 7.30% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The median household income was $62,036. 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 lived below the poverty line.
Pearl City Overview
- Pearl City's main attraction is Pearl Harbor
- City is located right on the harbor's shore
Location: Pearl City is located on Oahu’s southern coast, along the north shore of near Pearl Harbor, about 11 miles (18 km) west of Honolulu downtown
