Hawaii

HI · 5 counties Democrat

With a population of 1,445,235, Hawaii is the #41 most populous state in the U.S., spanning 5 counties. The median age of residents is 40.9 years. Households earn a median income of $100,389, 34% above the national median, with a poverty rate of 10.0% and a median home value of $839,100.

1,445,235
Population
#41 of 52
$100,389
Median Income
+33.6% #5 of 52
40.9 years
Median Age
+5.1% #9 of 52
10.0%
Poverty Rate
-20.3% #11 of 52

Demographics

Hawaii has a population of 1,445,235, making it the #41 most populous state. The median age is 40.9 years.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

82.1%
Native Born
17.9%
Foreign Born

Language at Home

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Hawaii is $100,389, ranking #5 among all states. The poverty rate is 10.0% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.

Income#5
$100,389
+33.6%
vs nation
92th percentile
Per Capita#17
$46,005
+11.5%
vs nation
69th percentile
Poverty#11
10.0%
-20.3%
vs nation
80th percentile
Unemployment#19
4.6%
-13.3%
vs nation
65th percentile
Education#19
36.1%
+7.2%
vs nation
65th percentile
Commute#15
29.1 min
+5.6%
vs nation
73th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Hawaii is $839,100. Renters pay a median of $1,971/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.0%.

Home Value#1
$839,100
+197.7%
vs nation
100th percentile
Rent#2
$1,971
+69.5%
vs nation
98th percentile
Homeownership#45
63.0%
-2.2%
vs nation
14th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Hawaii, 36.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 7.2% above the national average, ranking #19 out of 52 states.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
36.1% +7.2% vs nation
Rank #19 of 52
65th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Hawaii is 81.4 years. 15.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 4.3% lack health insurance. 96.4% of residents have health insurance coverage (ACS). Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Health Insurance Coverage
96.4% +5.1% vs nation
Rank #2 of 52
98th percentile
Life Expectancy#1
81.4
+8.4%
vs nation
100th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#23
15.8%
-19.3%
vs nation
56th percentile
Diabetes#34
10.8%
-2.5%
vs nation
34th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#51
47.1%
+26.1%
vs nation
0th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#3
4.6
-18.3%
vs nation
96th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#2
3.4
-24.0%
vs nation
98th percentile
Uninsured Rate#3
4.3%
-58.8%
vs nation
96th percentile
Physical Inactivity#15
21.4%
-18.7%
vs nation
72th percentile
Food Insecurity#25
12.6%
-12.7%
vs nation
52th percentile

Substance Use

12.4% of adults in Hawaii smoke , 25.8% are obese , and 22.2% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 19.3 per 100,000.

Adult Smoking#8
12.4%
-30.8%
vs nation
86th percentile
Adult Obesity#2
25.8%
-32.0%
vs nation
98th percentile
Excessive Drinking#43
22.2%
+11.6%
vs nation
16th percentile
Drug Overdose Deaths#8
19.3
-40.3%
vs nation
86th percentile

Safety

The homicide rate in Hawaii is 2.7 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 14.2 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 7.6 per 100,000.

Homicide Rate#8
2.7
-66.0%
vs nation
86th percentile
Suicide Rate#15
14.2
-27.9%
vs nation
71th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#2
4.3
-75.8%
vs nation
98th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#7
7.6
-62.7%
vs nation
88th percentile

Families & Children

11.8% of children in Hawaii live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.5 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 14.3 per 1,000 females age 15-19.

Infant Mortality#18
5.5
-18.8%
vs nation
65th percentile
Teen Birth Rate#22
14.3
-34.5%
vs nation
57th percentile
Child Poverty#11
11.8%
-38.0%
vs nation
80th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Hawaii is 56.3%. The mean commute time is 29.1 min, which is 5.6% above the national average.

Voter Turnout
56.3% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
29.1 min +5.6% vs nation
Rank #15 of 52
73th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Hawaii voted Democratic with a margin of 23.1%. The vote was 60.6% Dem / 37.5% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 6.3 toward Republicans .

2024 DEM +23.1%
60.6% 37.5%
Dem 516,701 votes Rep
2020 DEM +29.4%
63.7% 34.3%
Dem 574,469 votes Rep
2016 DEM +32.2%
62.2% 30%
Dem 428,825 votes Rep
2012 DEM +42.8%
70.6% 27.8%
Dem 429,494 votes Rep
2008 DEM +45.2%
71.8% 26.6%
Dem 452,742 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

Counties in Hawaii

Hawaii has 5 counties. The highest median income county is Honolulu County at $106,195.

Highest Income Counties

1 Honolulu County $106,195
2 Kauai County $97,668
3 Maui County $97,161
4 Hawaii County $78,639
5 Kalawao County $73,750

Lowest Income Counties

5 Kalawao County $73,750
4 Hawaii County $78,639
3 Maui County $97,161
2 Kauai County $97,668
1 Honolulu County $106,195

About Hawaii

All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.