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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Honolulu County

Hawaii · 876,156 residents · 600.786 sq mi
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Honolulu County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,914. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $274,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
876,156
+5%since 1990
from 836,231 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,458 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 1,392 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.7
+11%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
818K872K926K980K1.0M1990201020202024Honolulu County
20241.0M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,914
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,581 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,998
+35%since 1990
from $16,256 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.9%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$274,600
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $281,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$802
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $663 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
54.6%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 52.0% in 1990
45.4% rent
Afford Score
5.3
−24%since 1990
from 6.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic31.7%(264,767)
Black3.1%(25,711)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(54,680)
Asian63.1%(527,410)
Diversity Score69.5%(581,394)
2000
White, non-Hispanic20%(175,633)
Black2.2%(19,583)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(58,729)
Asian45.3%(396,531)
Diversity Score68.3%(598,442)
Diversity Score
68
−2%since 1990
from 70 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 24.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.8%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 81.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
−21%since 1990
from 24.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Honolulu County, Hawaii?

Honolulu County, Hawaii has about 876,156 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Honolulu County, Hawaii earns about $51,914 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Honolulu County, Hawaii expensive?

In Honolulu County, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $274,600, and the typical rent is about $802 a month.

How educated are people in Honolulu County, Hawaii?

About 27.9% of adults age 25 and over in Honolulu County, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Honolulu County, Hawaii?

About 9.9% of people in Honolulu County, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Honolulu County, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Honolulu County, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 39,925 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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