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Honolulu County, Hawaii Demographics 2026

Honolulu County, Hawaii has a population of 1,001,146, the 1st most populous county in Hawaii. The median household income is $106,195 and the median home value is $897,500. The poverty rate is 9.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Honolulu County Quick Facts

Population 1,001,146
Median Household Income $106,195
Median Home Value $897,500
Poverty Rate 9.2%
Unemployment Rate 4.7%
Median Age 39.8 years
Homeownership Rate 59.8%
Affordability Ratio 8.5x
Bachelor's Degree+ 38.5%
High School Graduation 93.2%
Cities/Places 55
Population 1,001,146 1st of 5
Median Income $106,195 6% higher than state
Poverty Rate 9.2%
Unemployment 4.7%

How Honolulu County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population1,003,6661,001,146-0.3%
Median household income$104,264$106,195+1.9%
Median home value$873,000$897,500+2.8%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.3%
$25K-$50K 11.5%
$50K-$100K 25.3%
$100K+ 52.9%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.0%
$10K-$15K
2.3%
$15K-$20K
1.7%
$20K-$25K
2.3%
$25K-$30K
1.8%
$30K-$35K
2.2%
$35K-$40K
2.2%
$40K-$45K
2.5%
$45K-$50K
2.7%
$50K-$60K
5.5%
$60K-$75K
7.7%
$75K-$100K
12.2%
$100K-$125K
11.1%
$125K-$150K
8.9%
$150K-$200K
12.9%
$200K+
20.0%

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%
65.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 59.8%
Renter 40.2%
Affordability Index Very Expensive
8.5x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $2,083/mo 23.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

74out of 100
Very High Diversity

This community is exceptionally diverse, with no single racial or ethnic group dominating the population.

State average: 76 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Honolulu County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Urban Honolulu345,482$86,50411.9%$843,400
East Honolulu51,360$159,5185.3%$1,212,000
Pearl City44,547$118,1125.8%$901,500
Waipahu40,482$103,89512.0%$868,600
Kailua (Honolulu County)39,640$148,5824.0%$1,353,700
Kaneohe37,355$125,6139.7%$1,029,700
Mililani Town27,668$127,3633.2%$923,900
Ewa Gentry26,563$135,6842.9%$816,000
Kapolei22,232$128,3246.3%$744,200
Mililani Mauka21,278$138,9423.3%$988,100
Makakilo20,735$118,5509.2%$867,200
Wahiawa17,996$87,14316.3%$806,200
Ocean Pointe17,085$149,7672.1%$900,200
Schofield Barracks16,270$80,3882.6%N/A
Halawa14,385$110,4009.3%$1,051,900
Ewa Beach14,376$124,3234.9%$748,800
Royal Kunia13,555$135,3614.7%$862,400
Waimalu13,061$89,2326.8%$597,800
Waianae12,918$81,73316.2%$518,300
Nanakuli12,383$86,59718.2%$488,600
Maili11,570$111,54211.3%$640,600
Kaneohe Base10,919$69,41810.0%$352,000
Waipio10,870$109,8775.7%$749,500
Makaha10,066$64,97025.0%$394,000
Hickam Housing9,425$121,6671.9%N/A
Aiea9,087$140,3085.3%$1,065,700
Ahuimanu8,452$135,4386.4%$910,600
East Kapolei7,551$118,9045.3%$697,300
Waikele7,528$120,5253.7%$704,700
Ewa Villages7,415$88,81315.3%$867,600
Waimanalo6,054$116,58114.9%$799,200
Laie5,699$125,20212.2%$940,800
Kahaluu5,619$142,0456.9%$1,213,400
West Loch Estate5,544$122,4228.3%$855,100
Waipio Acres5,332$94,8616.6%$753,900
Iroquois Point5,158$109,56114.9%N/A
Heeia5,144$176,2503.3%$1,200,200
Haleiwa4,948$97,7809.7%$1,091,700
Pupukea4,679$100,36814.8%$1,436,000
Waimanalo Beach4,505$127,4506.8%$852,300
Whitmore Village4,105$104,90011.2%$829,900
Hauula3,548$115,8658.1%$897,900
Kalaeloa3,342$90,31322.0%N/A
Waialua3,050$88,26910.0%$997,200
Helemano2,691$83,19712.4%N/A
Kahuku2,375$75,0668.0%$910,000
Wheeler AFB2,097$91,6671.4%N/A
Maunawili2,024$177,1431.6%$1,511,300
Ko Olina1,670$132,6366.8%$931,700
Mokuleia1,655$88,75015.0%$1,057,200
Kaaawa1,328$131,75011.0%$973,300
Punaluu950$86,95317.1%$888,200
Waiahole-Waikane829$85,5007.5%N/A
Kawela Bay376$74,2057.2%$912,700
Makaha Valley163$136,25011.0%$1,679,700

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Population Overview

Honolulu County is located in Hawaii with a total population of 1,001,146. It is the 1st most populous county out of 5 in Hawaii. The county encompasses 55 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Honolulu County is 39.8 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Honolulu County is $106,195. This is 6% higher than the state median of $100,389. It is also 32% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.2%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $897,500. Housing costs are 7% higher than the state median of $839,100. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.5x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 59.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 63.0%.

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 17.2%.

Education

38.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 36.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Honolulu County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Hawaii and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Honolulu County, Hawaii?

Honolulu County has a population of 1,001,146, making it the 1st most populous county in Hawaii.

What is the median income in Honolulu County?

The median household income in Honolulu County is $106,195 with a poverty rate of 9.2%.

How many cities are in Honolulu County, Hawaii?

Honolulu County contains 55 Census-designated places.