Honolulu County, Hawaii Income Statistics
Honolulu County Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a county's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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Honolulu County Around averageWealthiest county in Hawaii
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Honolulu County | Hawaii Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $106,569 | $100,437 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $63,747 | $61,841 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.1% | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 16.2% | 14.9% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 20.0% | 18.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Honolulu County is about 6% higher than in Hawaii. Income has been growing slower in Honolulu County (4.1%/yr) than in Hawaii (4.2%/yr).
About 16% of adults in Honolulu County earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the Hawaii average of 15%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Honolulu County, Hawaii grew by 58.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $106,569 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.1% per year.
Honolulu County has been far above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024. Even at its closest, in 2009, its income was 32% higher. The gap has held fairly steady over the period.
Income Distribution in Honolulu County
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Households by income, 2024
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About 178,942 households (52.9% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 14.3% of households in Honolulu County had an income under $35,000 and 32.9% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Honolulu County has a larger share of households earning $200,000 or more (20.0% vs 13.2%) and a smaller share earning $25,000 to $34,999 (4.0% vs 6.7%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 13,495 | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7,813 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13,502 | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13,456 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 25,351 | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 44,447 | 13.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 41,133 | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 67,743 | 20.0% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 43,460 | 12.9% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 67,739 | 20.0% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 338,139 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 133,802 residents (16.2% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 18.3% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 11.3% of Honolulu County residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 24.9% had some income but less than $25,000, and 25.9% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Honolulu County has a larger share of residents earning $100,000 or more (16.2% vs 13.9%) and a smaller share with no personal income (11.3% vs 12.8%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 93,349 | 11.3% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 84,777 | 10.3% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 45,421 | 5.5% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 75,096 | 9.1% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 74,282 | 9.0% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 105,419 | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 132,292 | 16.0% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 80,079 | 9.7% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 133,802 | 16.2% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 824,519 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 11.3% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Honolulu County
| Metric | Honolulu County | Hawaii Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.527 | 0.529 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $72,069 | $70,324 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $60,718 | $58,751 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 15.8% | 16.5% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Honolulu County, it is 0.527, about the same as Hawaii's 0.529, so income here is about as evenly distributed as there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 19% more than women's income in Honolulu County, Hawaii. Over a 35-year career, a 19% wage gap accumulates to roughly $397,285 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Honolulu County, Hawaii has narrowed from about 20% to 16% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 20% in 2011, and was narrowest at 15% in 2023. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $2,043 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Honolulu County | Hawaii Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 9.1% | 9.6% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 22,717 people are unemployed in Honolulu County, Hawaii.
The average commute time in Honolulu County is 23 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Hawaii.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Honolulu County, Hawaii has fallen from 5.1% to 4.3% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 5.6% in 2013 and fell as low as 3.7% in 2019.
Honolulu County has stayed well below the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never risen above it. It came closest in 2023, at 0.8 points lower. The gap has narrowed from 3.6 points in 2011 to 1.0 point in 2024.
Honolulu County, HI Wealth Compared With Nearby Counties
Honolulu County, HI is the largest of the 6 counties compared here, 997,376 residents against a local median of 73,731. Honolulu County, HI's median household income, at $106,569, runs 35% above the $79,154 typical of the counties around it. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
Unemployment tells the same story from another angle: 4.3% against a local median of 5.5%, 22% below it. Every measure here with a clear better direction points the same way, so Honolulu County, HI is not trading one advantage for another, it reads stronger than its neighbours across the board. The counties themselves spread $28,062 on median household income, so Honolulu County, HI sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Honolulu County, HI has the highest median household income of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu County, HI | 997,376 | $106,569 #1/6 | 4.1%/yr #4/6 | 4.3% #3/6 | 0.527 #5/6 |
| Kauai County, HI | 73,731 | $96,900 | 4.5%/yr | 3.8% | 0.515 |
| Kalawao County, HI | 67 | $75,000 | 2.0%/yr | 1.0% | 0.429 |
| Maui County, HI | 164,522 | $97,704 | 4.5%/yr | 5.5% | 0.516 |
| Hawaii County, HI | 204,351 | $79,154 | 4.9%/yr | 6.0% | 0.546 |
| Aleutians East Borough, AK | 3,491 | $69,642 | 1.0%/yr | 8.3% | 0.487 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Honolulu County, Hawaii has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Hawaii, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Honolulu County, Hawaii.
How Rich Is Honolulu County, Hawaii?
Honolulu County has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $106,569, about 6% higher than the Hawaii average of $100,437.
How fast is household income rising in Honolulu County, Hawaii?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Honolulu County, Hawaii rose 58%, from $67,431 to $106,569. Over the same years, income here outpaced Hawaii as a whole: +58% against +54%.
What was the median household income in Honolulu County in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Honolulu County, Hawaii was $104,362, up 5% from $99,819 in 2022. The Hawaii median that year was $98,432.
What was the median household income in Honolulu County in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Honolulu County, Hawaii was $88,631. By 2024 it had risen 20% to $106,569.
What is the Gini coefficient in Honolulu County, Hawaii?
The Gini coefficient in Honolulu County is 0.527. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Honolulu County, Hawaii?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Honolulu County, Hawaii has narrowed from about 20% to 16% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 20% in 2011, and was narrowest at 15% in 2023. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $2,043 since 2009.
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