Honolulu County, Hawaii
HI · FIPS 15003 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,001,146 | — | #48 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $106,195 | +41.3% | #118 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.8 years | +2.3% | #2,167 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $897,500 | +218.4% | #18 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,083 | +79.1% | #36 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% | -26.7% | #624 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Honolulu County has a population of 1,001,146, making it the #48 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.8 years, which is 2.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Honolulu County is $106,195, ranking #118 out of 3,222 counties — 41.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.2% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Honolulu County is $897,500 (+218.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $2,083/mo and the homeownership rate is 59.8%.
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96.7% of residents in Honolulu County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.5% above the national rate.
About Honolulu County, Hawaii
Honolulu County, Hawaii has a total population of 1,001,146, making it the 48th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Honolulu County is 39.8 years, which is 2.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Honolulu County is $106,195, which ranks #118 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 41.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Honolulu County is $897,500, 218.4% above the national median. Renters in Honolulu County pay a median gross rent of $2,083 per month. The homeownership rate is 59.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Honolulu County, 38.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 14.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.8 min.
Honolulu County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Asian (non-Hispanic) at 41.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (20.1%) and White (non-Hispanic) (17.2%).
All data for Honolulu 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.