Hawaii

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2022 Population

1.45M

0.2% 1-year decline

US Senator

N/ABrian Schatz

Democratic Party

US Senator

N/AMazie Hirono

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

39.9

0.758% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

9.61%

1.65% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$94,814

7.74% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$764,800

15.5% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

680,352

0.573% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Hawaii had a population of 1.45M people with a median age of 39.9 and a median household income of $94,814. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Hawaii declined from 1.45M to 1.45M, a −0.2% decrease and its median household income grew from $88,005 to $94,814, a 7.74% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hawaii are Asian (Non-Hispanic) (36.5%), White (Non-Hispanic) (21%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (19.6%), Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (9.71%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (5.97%).

25.7% of the households in Hawaii reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.8% of the residents in Hawaii are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hawaii are University of Hawaii at Manoa (4,692 degrees awarded in 2022), Leeward Community College (1,193 degrees), and Kapiolani Community College (943 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Hawaii was $764,800, and the homeownership rate was 61.8%.

Most people in Hawaii drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Hawaii was 2 cars per household.

Hawaii borders .

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Population & Diversity

Hawaii is home to a population of 1.45M people, from which 92.8% are citizens. As of 2022, 17.6% of Hawaii residents were born outside of the country (255k people).

In 2022, there were 1.73 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (529k people) in Hawaii than any other race or ethnicity. There were 305k White (Non-Hispanic) and 284k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Hawaii are Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages (125,872 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (59,171 households), and Japanese (37,522 households).

Population & Diversity

Population by Location

Sex

RACE/ETHNICITY

The 3 PUMAS with the highest resident population

Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI
238,383
Hawaii County PUMA, HI
202,399
Honolulu County--Moanalua to Pearl City PUMA, HI
149,266

In 2022 there were 1,450,589 residents in Hawaii.

The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) with the highest resident population were Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL (180,852 people), Limestone County PUMA, AL (107,704 people), and Morgan & Lawrence Counties--Decatur City PUMA, AL (156,100 people).

The following map shows all of the states in Hawaii colored by the resident population.

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

718,767

Women

49.6%

731,822

Men

50.4%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 1,450,589 inhabitants, with 50.4% men, and 49.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

92.8%

2022 Citizenship

92.6%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 92.8% of Hawaii residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Hawaii was 92.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hawaii compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hawaii

Asian (Non-Hispanic)
529k ± 4.07k
White (Non-Hispanic)
305k ± 935
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
284k ± 4.99k

11%

Hispanic Population

159k people

11% of the people in Hawaii are hispanic (159k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hawaii as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
116,410 ± 8,033 people
Japan
22,739 ± 3,673 people
China
21,015 ± 3,533 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Hawaii was Philippines, the natal country of 116,410 Hawaii residents, followed by Japan with 22,739 and China with 21,015.

Foreign-Born Population

17.6%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

255k people

18.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

265k people

As of 2022, 17.6% of Hawaii residents (255k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hawaii was 18.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hawaii compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages
125,872 households (9.21%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
59,171 households (4.33%)
Japanese
37,522 households (2.75%)

25.7% of the households in Hawaii reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Hawaii was Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages. 9.21% of the households in Hawaii reported speaking Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
30,190 ± 1,186
Vietnam
29,090 ± 1,221
Gulf War (1990s)
10,883 ± 785

Hawaii has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.04 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hawaii employs 680k people. The largest industries in Hawaii are Restaurants & Food Services (53,292 people), Construction (44,989 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (43,911 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer & peripheral equipment manufacturing ($332,265), Commercial & service industry machinery manufacturing ($267,708), and Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($224,420).

Males in Hawaii have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,644. The income inequality in Hawaii (measured using the Gini index) is 0.434, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

315,667

Women

46.8%

359,270

Men

53.2%

The workforce of Hawaii in 2020 was 674,937 people, with 46.8% woman, and 53.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Hawaii.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Workforce and Wage by Location

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

In 2022 there were 680,352 people working in Hawaii. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL (76,240 people), Limestone County PUMA, AL (50,166 people), and Morgan & Lawrence Counties--Decatur City PUMA, AL (63,996 people).

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Hawaii colored by workforce or average wage.

With the upper buttons you can see the yearly change and add a filter by race.

Occupations

680k

2022 Value

−0.573%

1 Year decline

± −0.573%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Hawaii declined at a rate of −0.573%, from 684k employees to 680k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hawaii, are Retail salespersons (16,914 people), Military, rank not specified (16,681 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (15,889 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hawaii.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Hawaii (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

680k

2022 Value

−0.573%

1 Year decline

± −0.573%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Hawaii declined at a rate of −0.573%, from 684k employees to 680k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hawaii, are Restaurants & Food Services (53,292 people), Construction (44,989 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (43,911 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hawaii, though some of these residents may live in Hawaii and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,374

Median earning men ± $873

$41,516

Median earning women ± $394

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($80,592), Manufacturing ($67,436), and Construction ($64,048).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($59,784), Information ($58,914), and Construction ($54,135).

Employment by Industry Sector

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The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in N/A.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

29,980
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
14,852
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
14,192
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Civics

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Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono are the senators currently representing the state of Hawaii. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Hawaii is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Popular Vote for N/A

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In the N/A presidential election, the most partisan county in Hawaii was N/A with N/A% of the vote going to N/A running for the N/A Party.

The following map shows the counties in Hawaii colored by their party leaning.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Hawaii

N/ABrian Schatz

Senator from Hawaii

Assumed office on December 26, 2012
Appointed to the seat following the death of Daniel Inouye.

N/AMazie Hirono

Senator from Hawaii

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono are the senators currently representing Hawaii.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Hawaii over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Hawaii

Hawaii is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Hawaii have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Hawaii awarded 13,182 degrees. The student population of Hawaii in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 22,035 male students and 37,099 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hawaii are Asian (4,088 and 33.3%), followed by Two or More Races (3,369 and 27.4%), White (2,116 and 17.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (1,592 and 13%).

The largest universities in Hawaii by number of degrees awarded are University of Hawaii at Manoa (4,692 and 35.6%), Leeward Community College (1,193 and 9.05%), and Kapiolani Community College (943 and 7.15%).

The most popular majors in Hawaii are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,717 and 13%), General Business Administration & Management (870 and 6.6%), and Registered Nursing (512 and 3.88%).

The median tuition costs in Hawaii are $20,155 for private four year colleges, and $7,344 and $20,304 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Hawaii, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 59,134 (37.3% men and 62.7% women).

The map shows the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

The line chart below shows the annual evolution of the indicator by gender.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 59,134 students enrolled in Hawaii, 37.3% men and 62.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Asian with 16,522 records, of which 60.3% were women and 39.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
697 degrees awarded
General Psychology
395 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
363 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Hawaii was General Business Administration & Management with 697 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Hawaii according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Hawaii at Manoa
4,692 degrees awarded
Leeward Community College
1,193 degrees awarded
Kapiolani Community College
943 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Hawaii at Manoa with 4,692 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 4,935 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hawaii, which is 0.598 times less than the 8,247 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Asian students. These 4,088 degrees mean that there were 1.21 times more degrees awarded to Asian students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 3,369 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 2-year ($25,387) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($810) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,350) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.828% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.916% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Hawaii in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (325k), Some college (249k), and Bachelors Degree (237k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hawaii was $764,800 in 2022, which is 2.71 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $662,100 to $764,800, a 15.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Hawaii is 61.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Hawaii have an average commute time of 26.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hawaii is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Hawaii is $94,814. In 2022, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Hawaii was Honolulu County, HI with a value of $99,816, followed by Maui County, HI and Kauai County, HI, with respective values of $95,379 and $88,869.

In 2023, 26.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hawaii. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.09%.

Housing

Property

$764,800

Median Property Value 2022

±$7,039

$298,816

Median Property Taxes

±$3,955

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hawaii the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hawaii compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.8%

Homeownership

2022

74.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 61.8% of the housing units in Hawaii were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hawaii compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hawaii was Honolulu County, HI with a value of $99,816, followed by Maui County, HI and Kauai County, HI, with respective values of $95,379 and $88,869.

The following map shows all of the counties in Hawaii colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$94,814

Median Household Income

± $994

484k

Number of Households

± 5,176

In 2022, the median household income of the 484k households in Hawaii grew to $94,814 from the previous year's value of $88,005.

The following chart displays the households in Hawaii distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.434

2022 Wage GINI in Hawaii

0.431

2021 Wage GINI in Hawaii

In 2022, the income inequality in Hawaii was 0.434 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.662% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Hawaii was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Hawaii in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Hawaii across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (66.5%)
Carpooled (13.8%)
Worked At Home (7.99%)

In 2022, 66.5% of workers in Hawaii drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.8%) and those who worked at home (7.99%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hawaii have a shorter commute time (26.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.44% of the workforce in Hawaii have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hawaii compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hawaii distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hawaii have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 26.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hawaii. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.09%.

The map show the severe housing problems rate in the counties of California. The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.61% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hawaii (136k out of 1.41M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hawaii is Two Or More, followed by Asian and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 12.9% of the children was living in poverty in Hawaii. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.3%.

The map show the children in poverty rate in the counties of California. The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the percentage of children in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.1% of the population of Hawaii has health coverage, with 48.4% on employee plans, 15% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 14.7% on non-group plans, and 4.43% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hawaii see 1078 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.88% decrease from the previous year (1110 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1141 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 352 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,078 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hawaii

Primary care physicians in Hawaii see an average of 1,078 patients per year. This represents a 2.88% decrease from the previous year (1,110 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hawaii in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.9%

Uninsured

48.4%

Employer Coverage

15%

Medicaid

13.7%

Medicare

14.7%

Non-Group

4.43%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hawaii declined by 2.78% from 4.01% to 3.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hawaii changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 46.4 in Hawaii.

The map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Hawaii and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Hawaii.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 25% in Hawaii.

The map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Hawaii and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Hawaii.

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 4.69% in Hawaii.

The map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Hawaii and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Hawaii.

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