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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Honolulu County

Hawaii · 1,016,508 residents · 600.786 sq mi
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Honolulu County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,722. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $702,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,016,508
+16%since 2000
from 876,156 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,692 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 1,458 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+11%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
818K872K926K980K1.0M1990201020202024Honolulu County
20241.0M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,722
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,914 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,288
+74%since 2000
from $21,998 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$702,300
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $274,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,779
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $802 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
43.7% rent
Afford Score
8.0
+51%since 2000
from 5.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic20%(175,633)
Black2.2%(19,583)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(58,729)
Asian45.3%(396,531)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.3%(598,442)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.3%(175,530)
Black1.9%(19,356)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(92,322)
Asian42.2%(429,410)
Other28%(284,906)
Diversity Score87%(883,924)
Segregation Score39.1%(397,470)
Diversity Score
87
+27%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
39
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+46%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.5%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
19.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Honolulu County, Hawaii?

Honolulu County, Hawaii has about 1,016,508 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Honolulu County, Hawaii earns about $87,722 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 $702,300, and the typical rent is about $1,779 a month.

How educated are people in Honolulu County, Hawaii?

About 35.7% 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 8.4% 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 180,277 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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