Honomu, Hawaii Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 376, Honomu's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Honomu is a small community located in Hawaii, within Hawaii County. The total population is 376. It ranks as the 145th most populous out of 163 Census-designated places in Hawaii.

Age Demographics

The median age in Honomu is 51.3 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. 11.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Honomu is $67,500. This is 33% lower than the state median of $100,389. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.3%. This is 58% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Honomu, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $427,600. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $839,100. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 63.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Honomu is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Asian residents account for 23.4%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

39.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% 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 95.0%. Notably, 16.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Honomu, Hawaii is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Hawaii state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 163 Census-designated places in Hawaii. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.