Honolulu County, Hawaii Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Honolulu County is located in Hawaii with a total population of 1,003,666. It is the 1st most populous county out of 5 in Hawaii.

Age Demographics

The median age in Honolulu County is 39.4 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 40.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Honolulu County is $104,264. This is 6% higher than the state median of $98,317. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 33% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.1%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $873,000. Housing costs are 8% higher than the state median of $808,200. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.4x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 59.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 62.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Honolulu County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 17.4%.

Education

37.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% higher 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 92.9%.