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Hawaii

1,455,271 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 $83,173. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $636,400.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,455,271
+20%since 2000
from 1,211,537 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
227 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 189 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+13%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.1M1.2M1.3M1.4M1.5M1990201020202024Hawaii
20241.4M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,173
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,820 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,013
+72%since 2000
from $21,525 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$636,400
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $249,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,651
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $779 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
41.2% rent
Afford Score
7.7
+53%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.6%(314,365)
Black1.5%(21,877)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(138,923)
Asian36.5%(531,558)
Other29.1%(424,151)
Diversity Score89.5%(1,302,823)
Diversity Score
90
+25%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+46%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.7%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
18.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 1,455,271 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hawaii?

The typical household in Hawaii earns about $83,173 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hawaii expensive?

In Hawaii, the median home is worth about $636,400, and the typical rent is about $1,651 a month.

How educated are people in Hawaii?

About 33.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hawaii?

About 9.3% 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 347,042 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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Largest cities
HonoluluEast HonoluluHiloPearl CityWaipahuKailua CDP (Honolulu County)KaneoheKahului
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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