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Honolulu

Hawaii · 337,256 residents · 60.622 sq mi
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Honolulu has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,951. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $539,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
337,256
+1%vs 2011
vs 335,282 in 2011
2010 – 2025
Population density
5,563 / sq mi
+1%vs 2011
vs 5,531 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 41.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
334K339K343K348K353K201020202024Honolulu
2024345K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,951
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $56,939 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,002
−1%vs 2011
vs $30,269 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
+1%vs 2011
vs 0.458 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$539,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $545,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,135
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,185 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.9%
−17.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.8% in 2011
56.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.6
+1%vs 2011
vs 9.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic17.1%(57,174)
Black1.5%(5,058)
Hispanic / Latino5%(16,615)
Asian55%(184,504)
Other21.5%(71,931)
Diversity Score77.4%(259,586)
2010
White, non-Hispanic16.5%(55,762)
Black1.4%(4,642)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(18,301)
Asian54.2%(182,792)
Other21%(70,711)
Diversity Score77.6%(261,598)
Diversity Score
78
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 77 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.7%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
−1%vs 2011
vs 22.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
56.8%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
12.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.5% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.4% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.2% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.6%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.1% in 2011
Female
50.6%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.9% in 2011
Foreign born
28.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.3% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Honolulu, Hawaii?

Honolulu, Hawaii has about 337,256 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Honolulu, Hawaii?

The typical household in Honolulu, Hawaii earns about $55,951 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Honolulu, Hawaii expensive?

In Honolulu, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $539,500, and the typical rent is about $1,135 a month.

How educated are people in Honolulu, Hawaii?

About 33.3% of adults age 25 and over in Honolulu, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Honolulu, Hawaii?

About 11.3% of people in Honolulu, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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