Ocean Pointe, Hawaii facts for kids
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Ocean Pointe
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Approximate location in Honolulu County and the state of Hawaiʻi; this CDP is immediately west of the one highlighted
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| Country | United States |
| State | Hawaiʻi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.14 sq mi (5.54 km2) |
| • Land | 2.02 sq mi (5.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,965 |
| • Density | 7,393.77/sq mi (2,854.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−10 (Hawaii–Aleutian) |
| ZIP code |
96706
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| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-56685 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583427 |
Ocean Pointe is a planned community and a special area called a census-designated place (CDP). It is located in the ʻEwa District of Honolulu County on the island of Oʻahu in Hawaiʻi. It is about 15 miles (24 km) from Honolulu.
In 2010, about 8,361 people lived here. By 2020, the population grew to 14,965. This area was once known simply as ʻEwa. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, ʻEwa was a big center on Oʻahu. Its main industry was growing sugar cane. The ʻEwa Mill was a large employer that built villages for its workers.
Today, sugar cane is no longer grown on the ʻEwa Plain. Ocean Pointe is now part of Oʻahu's new suburban area. This area stretches south to ʻEwa Beach, north to Honouliuli, and west to Kalaeloa and Kapolei. People often call this region Oʻahu's "Second City." Its main downtown area is in Kapolei.
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Where is Ocean Pointe Located?
Ocean Pointe is found at 21°18'38" North and 158°2'11" West. It is inland from ʻEwa Beach. The main road nearby is Fort Weaver Road (Hawaii Route 76). This road goes north past ʻEwa to Waipahu. There, it connects to Farrington Highway (State Rte. 90) and the H-1 freeway. Kapolei Parkway is another important road that links to Kapolei City Center.
The area is west of Fort Weaver Road and south of Keaunui Drive. It is also east and south of Essex Road. The Pacific Ocean is to the north. According to the United States Census Bureau, Ocean Pointe covers about 2.14 square miles (5.54 km2). Most of this area, 2.03 square miles (5.24 km2), is land. A small part, 0.11 square miles (0.29 km2), is water.
Who Lives in Ocean Pointe?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 8,361 | — | |
| 2020 | 14,965 | 79.0% | |
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In 2010, there were 8,361 people living in Ocean Pointe. There were 2,658 households, and 2,194 families. The population density was about 4,119 people per square mile (1,590/km2). There were 2,928 homes.
People from many different backgrounds live here:
- 34.6% White
- 7.4% African American
- 0.6% Native American
- 30.5% Asian
- 4.1% Pacific Islander
- 1.6% from other races
- 21.3% from two or more races
- 10.7% of the people were Hispanic or Latino (of any race).
Many households had children under 18 (46.8%). Most families (70.0%) were married couples living together. The average household had 3.14 people, and the average family had 3.40 people.
The population includes people of all ages:
- 30.2% were under 18 years old.
- 6.9% were from 18 to 24 years old.
- 38.5% were from 25 to 44 years old.
- 19.6% were from 45 to 64 years old.
- 4.8% were 65 years or older.
The average age was 32.1 years.
How Ocean Pointe Was Built
The company that built Ocean Pointe is called Haseko Corporation. They bought 1,100 acres (445 hectares) of land in 1988. They sold the first homes ten years later. The last of Ocean Pointe's 2,500 homes were finished in 2008. After that, building continued in the nearby Hoakalei area.
Fun and Recreation
A golf course, designed by famous golfer Ernie Els, opened at the next-door Hoakalei Resort in 2009. A large marina was planned since 1997. In 2011, these plans changed to a smaller recreational lagoon. This 52-acre (21-hectare) lagoon and its shops opened to the public in February 2023. It is called Wai Kai. It has a big wave pool for water fun and entertainment.
Shopping and Services
Safeway built the Laulani Village Shopping Center on 20 acres (8.1 hectares) of land. A special ceremony to start building was held on November 3, 2011. City Mill, a local chain of hardware stores, is one of the main stores there. Petco opened in November 2012. Walgreens and Ross opened in 2013.
A new 12,000 square foot (1,115 m2) Fire Station for ʻEwa Beach was built in Ocean Pointe. Construction started in late 2010 on 1 acre (0.4 hectares) of land. The fire station officially opened on January 29, 2013.
Schools in Ocean Pointe
The Hawaiʻi Department of Education runs the public schools. The schools located within Ocean Pointe are:
- Ewa Makai Middle School (opened in 2011)
- Keoneʻula Elementary School (opened in 2007)
- ʻEwa Beach Elementary School (opened in 1959)
Most neighborhoods in Ocean Pointe send their children to the newer elementary school. There is also a private school called the Seagull School at Ocean Pointe.
See also
In Spanish: Ocean Pointe (Hawái) para niños
