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CITY · 2020 ACS

Honolulu

Hawaii · 350,964 residents · 60.622 sq mi
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Honolulu has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,454. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $707,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
350,964
+1%since 2019
from 348,985 in 2019
2010 – 2025
Population density
5,789 / sq mi
+1%since 2019
from 5,757 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+3%since 2019
from 41.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
334K339K343K348K353K201020202024Honolulu
2024345K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,454
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $71,465 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,235
+4%since 2019
from $37,834 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 47.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 10.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$707,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $683,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,520
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,491 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 44.7% in 2019
55.8% rent
Afford Score
9.8
+2%since 2019
from 9.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic15.4%(53,661)
Black2%(6,822)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(25,628)
Asian52.3%(182,349)
Other23.1%(80,525)
Diversity Score80.5%(281,073)
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.4%(54,137)
Black1.6%(5,663)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(21,982)
Asian52.3%(183,712)
Other23.5%(82,394)
Diversity Score79.6%(279,265)
Diversity Score
80
−1%since 2019
from 81 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 37.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 89.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 13.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
−2%since 2019
from 23.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 57.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.6%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 16.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 65.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 36.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 49.8% in 2019
Female
49.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 50.2% in 2019
Foreign born
27.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 27.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Neighborhoods in Honolulu

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Honolulu, Hawaii?

Honolulu, Hawaii has about 350,964 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Honolulu, Hawaii?

The typical household in Honolulu, Hawaii earns about $72,454 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 $707,400, and the typical rent is about $1,520 a month.

How educated are people in Honolulu, Hawaii?

About 37.8% 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 10.7% 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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