Honolulu County, HI Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Honolulu County | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 963,408 | 1,409,851 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 438.3 | 127.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.18% | 0.28% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.1 | 40.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 335,900 | 487,829 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Honolulu County grew by 3.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 1,000,498 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Honolulu County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Honolulu County | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $104,221 | $98,332 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.30% | 4.52% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Honolulu County is about 6% higher than in Hawaii.
Housing
| Metric | Honolulu County | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $682,688 | $555,557 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,054 | $1,937 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 59.5% | 62.5% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Honolulu County is about 27.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,054 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Honolulu County spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 197 hours, about 8.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Honolulu County | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.7 | 22.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 47.3 | 45.8 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 197 | 191 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,112 | $5,909 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 8.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 19,538 | 17,245 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,939 | 2,478 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Hawaii:
Kalawao County (8.8 min), Maui County (18.8 min), Kauai County (20.8 min).
Slowest:
Honolulu County (23.7 min), Hawaii County (21.6 min), Kauai County (20.8 min).
The average commute time in Honolulu County is 24 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Hawaii.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Honolulu County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Honolulu County | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.7% | 32.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.88 | 2.87 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Hawaii:
Honolulu County (0.3), Hawaii County (0.3), Kauai County (0.3).
Lowest:
Kalawao County (0.2), Maui County (0.3), Kauai County (0.3).
Health
Honolulu County has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Honolulu County | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.3 | 81.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.8% | 13.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.1% | 14.4% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Hawaii:
Honolulu County (0.8), Kauai County (0.8), Maui County (0.8).
Lowest:
Hawaii County (0.8), Maui County (0.8), Kauai County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Honolulu County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Honolulu County, Hawaii?
The population of Honolulu County, Hawaii is 963,408, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Honolulu County, Hawaii?
The population density of Honolulu County, Hawaii is 438.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Honolulu County, Hawaii?
The median household income in Honolulu County, Hawaii is $104,221, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Honolulu County, Hawaii?
The median home price in Honolulu County, Hawaii is $682,688, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Honolulu County, Hawaii?
The unemployment rate in Honolulu County, Hawaii is 4.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.