Hawaii Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Hawaii Population Density Map and Area Scores
State Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above averageAmong the top 3 healthiest states in the US
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B
Income Around average
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B
Education Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Hawaii | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,440,047 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 130.5 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.34% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 41.6 | 37.3 |
| Households | 491,258 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Hawaii grew by 8.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 1,440,047 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Hawaii is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 22.2% of residents. That is about the same share as the US.
- Gen Z 13–28 280,996 19.5% -1.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 320,022 22.2% on par
- Gen X 45–60 278,672 19.4% -0.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 265,133 18.4% +1.5 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below the US, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.7% of the people living in Hawaii and men 50.3%.
- Women 49.7% the US 50.5%
- Men 50.3% the US 49.5%
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Economy
Hawaii has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Hawaii | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $100,437 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.23% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Hawaii is about 25% higher than in US.
Housing
| Metric | Hawaii | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $529,214 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,970 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 63.0% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Hawaii is about 22.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,970 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Hawaii spend about 46 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 190 hours, about 7.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Hawaii | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.8 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 190 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,883 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 9.6% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 17,245 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,478 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Hawaii:
Kalawao County (4.4 min), Maui County (18.9 min), Kauai County (21.4 min).
Slowest:
Honolulu County (23.5 min), Hawaii County (21.4 min), Kauai County (21.4 min).
The average commute time in Hawaii is 23 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in US.
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
Hawaii has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Hawaii | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.84 | 2.53 |
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
Hawaii has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Hawaii | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 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).
Hawaii Compared With Nearby States
Hawaii is the 4th largest of the 5 states compared here, 1,440,047 residents against a local median of 3,718,004. Where Hawaii breaks from the states next to it is median home price, sitting 38% above the local median of $382,181 at $529,214.
The states themselves spread $330,178 on median home price, so Hawaii sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Hawaii has the 2nd highest median home price of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 1,440,047 | $100,437 #1/5 | $529,214 #2/5 | 22.8 min #4/5 |
| California | 39,245,658 | $99,161 | $650,794 | 23.5 min |
| Alaska | 735,577 | $93,666 | $320,616 | 16.1 min |
| Oregon | 4,252,306 | $83,617 | $406,603 | 20.1 min |
| Nevada | 3,183,702 | $78,637 | $357,758 | 22.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hawaii.
How big is Hawaii by population?
About 1,440,047 people live in Hawaii, in 491,258 households of 2.8 people on average. The median age is 41.6, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
Is Hawaii mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Hawaii has 131 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is about 1.5 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Hawaii?
The median home costs 5.3 times the median household income ($529,214 against $100,437), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,970 a month takes about 24% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
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