Hawaii
StatePopulation: 1,435,138 (2023 estimate)
Demographic, economic, and housing data for Hawaii from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024). Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).
Quick Facts — Hawaii
- What is the median household income in Hawaii?
- The median household income in Hawaii is $98,317 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Hawaii?
- The poverty rate in Hawaii is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Hawaii?
- $808,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Hawaii?
- The median gross rent in Hawaii is $1,938 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Hawaii residents have a college degree?
- 35.5% of adults in Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,445,635
Median Income
$98,317
Median Home Value
$808,200
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment (Dec 2025)
2.2%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$17,042 (+21%)
Home Value:
+$192,900 (+31.4%)
Poverty Rate:
+0.5 pp (+7.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.5 pp (+7.6%)
Unemployment:
+0.7 pp (+16.3%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,445,635
Median Age
40.0
Female
49.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
White (non-Hisp.) 21.1%
Black 1.9%
Asian 37.3%
Two or More 26.0%
Other 1.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
14.5%
Japanese
11.8%
Chinese
4.1%
Korean
1.5%
Vietnamese
0.8%
Indian
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.3%
Puerto Rican
3.3%
Cuban
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$98,317
±$980
Per Capita Income
$120,193
Median Family Income
$115,643
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Child Poverty Rate
10.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
11.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
30.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.4%
$10–15k
2.6%
$15–25k
4.7%
$25–35k
4.8%
$35–50k
7.9%
$50–75k
13.7%
$75–100k
12.8%
$100–150k
19.9%
$150–200k
11.8%
$200k+
17.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
564,905
Owner-Occupied
62.6%
Renter-Occupied
37.4%
Vacancy Rate
13.4%
Median Home Value
$808,200
Median Gross Rent
$1,938
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
31.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
46.1%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year
+7.1%
5-Year
+43.0%
HPI (2025 Q4)
930.8
Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.4%
$50–100k
1.2%
$100–200k
1.4%
$200–300k
4.0%
$300–500k
15.3%
$500k–$1M
43.4%
$1M+
32.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.2%
$500–1k
8.2%
$1–1.5k
18.3%
$1.5–2k
21.0%
$2–2.5k
15.7%
$2.5–3.5k
10.5%
$3.5k+
21.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.2%
1 vehicle
32.7%
2 vehicles
35.1%
3+
24.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
53.7%
Single-fam. att.
9.0%
2–4 units
2.3%
5–19 units
6.2%
20+ units
20.0%
Mobile home
0.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.2%
1940–1969
3.3%
1970–1999
23.0%
2000–2009
12.4%
2010+
7.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
35.5%
Graduate Degree
13.0%
Some College / Associate
19.8%
Less Than High School
3.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
64.0%
Unemployment Rate
5.0%
Work from Home
8.8%
Self-Employed
7.0%
Government Workers
21.3%
Private For-Profit
71.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.4%
Arts/Entmt.
15.0%
Retail
10.9%
Prof. Services
10.8%
Public Admin
8.6%
Construction
7.3%
Transportation
6.5%
Finance
6.4%
Manufacturing
2.9%
Wholesale
2.2%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture
1.2%
Occupation
Management
38.7%
Food Prep
22.0%
Sales
21.4%
Construction
8.9%
Production
8.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
26.4 min
Drove Alone
65.9%
Carpool
13.8%
Public Transit
4.1%
Work from Home
8.8%
Walked
4.2%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
488,991
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
50.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
17.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.7%
5–9
5.8%
10–14
6.1%
15–19
5.4%
20–24
6.0%
25–34
13.5%
35–44
13.2%
45–54
11.9%
55–64
6.2%
65–74
6.5%
75–84
11.3%
85+
5.9%
Under 18: 20.9%
Working age (18–64): 79.1%
65 and over: 19.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
18.1%
Naturalized Citizen
60.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
10.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
76.8%
Europe
4.9%
Latin America
4.3%
Africa
0.9%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.1%
With a Disability
12.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
96.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
91.0%
Has a Computer
95.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
87.4%
Moved from Abroad
1.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023