Urban Honolulu, HI Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Urban Honolulu | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 336,284 | 1,409,851 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4912.6 | 127.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.11% | 0.28% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.6 | 40.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 135,302 | 487,829 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Urban Honolulu grew by 7.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 343,819 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Urban Honolulu has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Urban Honolulu | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,096 | $98,332 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.38% | 4.52% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Urban Honolulu is about 12% lower than in Hawaii.
Housing
| Metric | Urban Honolulu | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $598,852 | $555,557 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,782 | $1,937 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 48.3% | 62.5% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Urban Honolulu is about 28.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,782 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Urban Honolulu spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 170 hours, about 7.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Urban Honolulu | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.4 | 22.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.8 | 45.8 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 170 | 191 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,273 | $5,909 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.9% | 8.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 17,948 | 17,245 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,708 | 2,478 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Urban Honolulu is 20 minutes, shorter 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
Urban Honolulu has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Urban Honolulu | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.7% | 32.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | 2.87 | 2.54 |
Health
Urban Honolulu has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Urban Honolulu | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.7 | 81.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.8% | 13.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.2% | 14.4% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Urban Honolulu, Hawaii.
What is the population of Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?
The population of Urban Honolulu, Hawaii is 336,284, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?
The population density of Urban Honolulu, Hawaii is 4912.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?
The median household income in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii is $86,096, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?
The median home price in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii is $598,852, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?
The unemployment rate in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii is 4.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.