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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Hawaii County

Hawaii · 120,317 residents · 4,028.431 sq mi
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Hawaii County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,712. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 28,360 residents. Median home value is $111,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
120,317
−19%vs 2000
vs 148,677 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.3
−11%vs 2000
vs 38.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
112K137K163K189K214K1990201020202024Hawaii County
2024206K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,712
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,805 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,169
−30%vs 2000
vs $18,791 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
14.2%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,400
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $155,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$490
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $645 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
61.1%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.5% in 2000
38.9% rent
Afford Score
3.7
−4%vs 2000
vs 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hawaii County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29.7%(44,223)
Black0.4%(602)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(14,111)
Asian25.8%(38,378)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.1%(114,647)
1990
White, non-Hispanic39.8%(47,903)
Black0.3%(358)
Hispanic / Latino9%(10,861)
Asian57.2%(68,852)
Other2.7%(3,204)
Diversity Score73%(87,785)
Diversity Score
73
−5%vs 2000
vs 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.7%
−6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+31%vs 2000
vs 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Hawaii County to nearby counties

HAWAII COUNTY VS
Maui County
Income$97,161+227%
Home value$904,700+712%
Population160,592−24%
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HAWAII COUNTY VS
Kalawao County
Income$73,750+148%
Home value$0
Population82−100%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hawaii County, Hawaii?

Hawaii County, Hawaii has about 120,317 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Hawaii County, Hawaii?

The typical household in Hawaii County, Hawaii earns about $29,712 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hawaii County, Hawaii expensive?

In Hawaii County, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $111,400, and the typical rent is about $490 a month.

How educated are people in Hawaii County, Hawaii?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hawaii County, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hawaii County, Hawaii?

About 14.2% of people in Hawaii County, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

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60 census tracts (top 20 by population)
Census Tract 210.14Census Tract 208.02Census Tract 210.03Census Tract 218Census Tract 206Census Tract 211.08Census Tract 215.04Census Tract 205Census Tract 212.03Census Tract 213Census Tract 215.13Census Tract 217.05Census Tract 209Census Tract 210.16Census Tract 215.02Census Tract 201Census Tract 208.01Census Tract 207.01Census Tract 210.13Census Tract 210.15
28 ZIP codes
ZIP 96720ZIP 96740ZIP 96749ZIP 96778ZIP 96743ZIP 96738ZIP 96771ZIP 96704ZIP 96725ZIP 96727ZIP 96785ZIP 96737ZIP 96760ZIP 96755ZIP 96750ZIP 96772ZIP 96783ZIP 96781ZIP 96719ZIP 96777ZIP 96776ZIP 96774ZIP 96764ZIP 96780ZIP 96728ZIP 96710ZIP 96726ZIP 96773
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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