Urban Honolulu, Hawaii Income Statistics
Urban Honolulu Wealth Score
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Urban Honolulu Around average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Urban Honolulu | Hawaii Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $87,698 | $100,437 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $62,084 | $61,841 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.0% | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 15.2% | 14.9% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 16.0% | 18.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Urban Honolulu is about 13% lower than in Hawaii. Income has been growing slower in Urban Honolulu (4.0%/yr) than in Hawaii (4.2%/yr).
About 15% of adults in Urban Honolulu earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, about the same as the Hawaii average of 15%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii grew by 61.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $87,698 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.0% per year.
Urban Honolulu has stayed above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never fallen below it. The gap has widened from 6.2% in 2009, the closest it has been, to 9.0% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Urban Honolulu
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Households by income, 2024
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About 59,922 households (43.9% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 18.8% of households in Urban Honolulu had an income under $35,000 and 26.5% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Urban Honolulu has a larger share of households earning $200,000 or more (16.0% vs 13.2%) and a smaller share earning $25,000 to $34,999 (4.8% vs 6.7%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 7,500 | 5.5% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4,333 | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7,362 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6,509 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12,232 | 9.0% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21,716 | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17,077 | 12.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23,663 | 17.3% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14,431 | 10.6% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 21,828 | 16.0% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 136,651 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 45,259 residents (15.2% 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 17.0% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 10.6% of Urban Honolulu residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 27.2% had some income but less than $25,000, and 24.5% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Urban Honolulu has a larger share of residents earning $50,000 to $74,999 (16.3% vs 14.3%) and a smaller share with no personal income (10.6% vs 12.8%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 31,491 | 10.6% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 33,843 | 11.4% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 18,638 | 6.3% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 28,544 | 9.6% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 25,962 | 8.7% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 37,557 | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 48,462 | 16.3% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 27,684 | 9.3% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 45,259 | 15.2% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 297,441 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 10.6% 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 Urban Honolulu
| Metric | Urban Honolulu | Hawaii Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.530 | 0.529 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $71,352 | $70,324 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $59,649 | $58,751 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 16.4% | 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 Urban Honolulu, it is 0.530, 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 20% more than women's income in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii. Over a 35-year career, a 20% wage gap accumulates to roughly $409,605 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii has narrowed from about 17% to 16% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 19% in 2013, and was narrowest at 14% in 2019. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $4,250 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Urban Honolulu | Hawaii Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 9.8% | 9.6% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 20 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 8,812 people are unemployed in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii.
The average commute time in Urban Honolulu is 20 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Hawaii.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii has fallen from 4.7% to 4.6% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 5.2% in 2013 and fell as low as 3.5% in 2019.
Urban Honolulu 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 0.5 points lower. The gap has narrowed from 4.0 points in 2011 to 0.6 points in 2024.
Urban Honolulu, HI Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Urban Honolulu, HI compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu, HI | 344,859 | $87,698 #2/2 | 4.0%/yr #1/2 | 4.6% #2/2 | 0.530 #1/2 |
| Kaneohe, HI | 33,643 | $123,845 | 3.8%/yr | 4.2% | 0.535 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it about on par with Hawaii, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii.
How Wealthy Is Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?
Urban Honolulu 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 $87,698, about 13% lower than the Hawaii average of $100,437.
How has median household income changed in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii rose 62%, from $54,297 to $87,698. Over the same years, income here outpaced Hawaii as a whole: +62% against +54%.
What was the median household income in Urban Honolulu in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii was $86,362, up 3% from $83,723 in 2022. The Hawaii median that year was $98,432.
What was the median household income in Urban Honolulu in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii was $72,337. By 2024 it had risen 21% to $87,698.
What is the Gini coefficient in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?
The Gini coefficient in Urban Honolulu is 0.530. 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 Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii has narrowed from about 17% to 16% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 19% in 2013, and was narrowest at 14% in 2019. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $4,250 since 2009.
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