STATE · ADMITTED 1959 · 1990 CENSUS
Hawaii
1,108,229 residents · 5 counties · 163 cities · 461 census tracts
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Hawaii is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $38,829. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $242,600.
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 1990 – 2024
20241.4M
Section 02
Income & economy
$38,829
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,820 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Section 03
Housing
$242,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $249,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2000
White, non-Hispanic22.9%(277,091)
Black1.7%(20,829)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(87,699)
Asian40.8%(494,149)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.9%(870,516)
1990
White, non-Hispanic33.4%(370,270)
Black2.4%(26,669)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(78,742)
Asian61.9%(686,391)
Other2.2%(24,899)
Diversity Score70.4%(779,843)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
80.1%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
No data for the years selected.
Section 08
People & community
No data for the years selected.
Section 02
Largest cities
1.Urban Honolulu341,868
2.East Honolulu51,360
3.Hilo50,404
4.Pearl City44,547
5.Waipahu40,482
6.Kailua CDP (Honolulu County)39,640
7.Kaneohe37,355
8.Kahului28,288
9.Mililani Town27,668
10.Ewa Gentry26,563
11.Kapolei22,232
12.Kailua CDP (Hawaii County)21,818
Frequently asked
How many people live in Hawaii?
Hawaii has about 1,108,229 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Hawaii?
The typical household in Hawaii earns about $38,829 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Hawaii expensive?
In Hawaii, the median home is worth about $242,600, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.
How educated are people in Hawaii?
About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Hawaii?
About 8.3% of people in Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024