Hawaii County, Hawaii
Located in Hawaii, Hawaii County has a population of 205,769 residents and a median age of 44.3 years, making it the #343 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 14.9%. The median home value is $519,300, and the median household income is $78,639, which is 5% above the national median.
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
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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
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Industry of Employment
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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 Trend
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Education
In Hawaii County, 31.4% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 6.8% below the national average, ranking #660 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Hawaii County is 79.5 years. 16.1% of adults report poor or fair health and 5.5% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
13.8% of adults in Hawaii County smoke , 26.0% are obese , and 23.8% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 15.8 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Hawaii County is 3.8 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 22.0 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 13.4 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
20.6% of children in Hawaii County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 6.0 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 18.7 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Hawaii County is 60.2%. The mean commute time is 30.1 min, which is 9.1% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Hawaii County voted Democratic with a margin of 28.3%. The vote was 63% Dem / 34.7% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 8.0 toward Republicans .
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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.