Hawaii County, Hawaii Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hawaii County is located in Hawaii with a total population of 203,684. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 5 in Hawaii.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hawaii County is 44.1 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 40.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hawaii County is $77,215. This is 21% lower than the state median of $98,317. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.6%. This is 46% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $486,400. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $808,200. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 62.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hawaii County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Asian residents account for 20.8%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

30.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 35.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.1%.