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STATE · ADMITTED 1959 · 2010 ACS

Hawaii

1,360,301 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 $66,420. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $537,400.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,360,301
+12%since 2000
from 1,211,537 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
212 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 189 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
+7%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.1M1.2M1.3M1.4M1.5M1990201020202024Hawaii
20241.4M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,420
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,820 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,882
+34%since 2000
from $21,525 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$537,400
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $249,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,260
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $779 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.8%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
42.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.1
+62%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic22.7%(309,343)
Black1.5%(19,904)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(120,842)
Asian37.7%(513,294)
Other28.4%(386,814)
Diversity Score89.1%(1,211,829)
Diversity Score
89
+24%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.2%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
17.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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 1,360,301 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hawaii?

The typical household in Hawaii earns about $66,420 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hawaii expensive?

In Hawaii, the median home is worth about $537,400, and the typical rent is about $1,260 a month.

How educated are people in Hawaii?

About 29.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hawaii?

About 9.6% of people in Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 252,072 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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Largest cities
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All 5 counties
Honolulu CountyHawaii CountyMaui CountyKauai CountyKalawao County
Metro areas
HonoluluHiloKahuluiKapaa
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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