Hawaii County, Hawaii

HI · FIPS 15001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 205,769 #343 / 3,222
89th
Median Household Income $78,639 +4.6% #642 / 3,222
80th
Median Age 44.3 years +13.9% #863 / 3,222
73th
Median Home Value $519,300 +84.2% #126 / 3,222
96th
Median Gross Rent $1,510 +29.8% #238 / 3,222
93th
Poverty Rate 14.9% +18.6% #1,936 / 3,222
40th

Demographics

Hawaii County has a population of 205,769, making it the #343 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.3 years, which is 13.9% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

88.2%
Native Born
11.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Hawaii County is $78,639, ranking #642 out of 3,222 counties — 4.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 14.9% and unemployment stands at 6.0%.

Median Household Income
$78,639 +4.6% vs nat'l
Rank #642 of 3,222
80th percentile
Per Capita Income
$39,739 −3.7% vs nat'l
Rank #851 of 3,222
74th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.9% +18.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,936 of 3,222
40th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.0% +12.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,528 of 3,222
22th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.4% −6.8% vs nat'l
Rank #660 of 3,222
80th percentile
Mean Commute Time
30.1 min +9.1% vs nat'l
Rank #866 of 3,222
73th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Hawaii County is $519,300 (+84.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,510/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.0%.

Median Home Value
$519,300 +84.2% vs nat'l
Rank #126 of 3,222
96th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,510 +29.8% vs nat'l
Rank #238 of 3,222
93th percentile
Homeownership Rate
74.0% +14.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,715 of 3,222
47th percentile
74.0% Homeownership

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Health

95.5% of residents in Hawaii County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.1% above the national rate.

95.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.5% +4.1% vs nat'l
Rank #449 of 3,222
86th percentile

About Hawaii County, Hawaii

Hawaii County, Hawaii has a total population of 205,769, making it the 343rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hawaii County is 44.3 years, which is 13.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Hawaii County is $78,639, which ranks #642 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0%.

The median home value in Hawaii County is $519,300, 84.2% above the national median. Renters in Hawaii County pay a median gross rent of $1,510 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Hawaii County, 31.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.1 min.

Hawaii County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 29.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (24.9%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (20.2%).

All data for Hawaii County, Hawaii comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.