Hawaii County, Hawaii
HI · FIPS 15001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 205,769 | — | #343 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $78,639 | +4.6% | #642 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.3 years | +13.9% | #863 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $519,300 | +84.2% | #126 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,510 | +29.8% | #238 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.9% | +18.6% | #1,936 / 3,222 | |
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.
Population Trend
Rankings →Year-over-Year Population Growth
Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
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 Trend
Rankings →Poverty Rate Trend
Rankings →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 Trend
Rankings →Health
95.5% of residents in Hawaii County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.1% above the national rate.
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.