Hawaii

1.4 million people live in Hawaii. Its population shrank 1.5% since 2020, one of 7 places that lost residents. The typical household earns $105,013 a year, 24% above the national median, and the median home is worth $901,500, 2.4 times the U.S. median.

Population: 1.4 million; 12th lowest of 51
Median household income: $105,013; 24% higher than the U.S. ($84,780)
Median home value: $901,500; 2.4 times the U.S. ($371,100)
Poverty rate: 9.3%; 2.5 points below the U.S. (11.8%)

Economy

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Median household income

$105,013 per year

24% higher than the U.S. ($84,780). 6th highest of 51.

Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.

Income per person

$49,530 per year

5% higher than the U.S. ($47,171). 15th highest of 51.

Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.

Poverty rate

9.3%

2.5 points below the U.S. (11.8%). 9th lowest of 51.

Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.

Average commute

27.1 min one way

1% lower than the U.S. (27.4 min). 15th highest of 51.

Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.

Housing

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Median home value

$901,500

2.4 times the U.S. ($371,100). Highest of 51.

For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.

Median rent

$2,009 per month

29% higher than the U.S. ($1,557). 3rd highest of 51.

Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.

Homeownership rate

62.7%

2.6 points below the U.S. (65.3%). 7th lowest of 51.

Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.

People

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Population

1,432,820

0.42% of the U.S. total. 12th lowest of 51.

Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.

Population change since 2020

−1.5%

4.6 points below the U.S. (+3.1%). 2nd lowest of 51.

Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.

Under 18

19.7%

1.4 points below the U.S. (21.1%). 13th lowest of 51.

Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.

65 and older

22.6%

3.7 points above the U.S. (18.9%). 6th highest of 51.

Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.

Born abroad

18.0%

3.3 points above the U.S. (14.7%). 8th highest of 51.

Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.

Race and ethnicity

Asian largest group

Asian residents are the largest group in Hawaii, at 35.7%. Nationwide they are 6.6%.

White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.

White 21.5% U.S. 56.1%
Black 1.8% U.S. 12.3%
Asian 35.7% U.S. 6.6%
Other 30.4% U.S. 4.5%
Hispanic 10.6% U.S. 20.5%

Education

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Bachelor's degree or higher

38.9%

1.5 points above the U.S. (37.4%). 17th highest of 51.

Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.

Health

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Without health insurance

5.2%

5.0 points below the U.S. (10.2%). 5th lowest of 51.

Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.