Honolulu County, Hawaii's estimated 2024 population is 983,988 with a growth rate of -0.55% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Honolulu County, Hawaii is the largest county in Hawaii. The 2010 population was 956,320 and has seen a growth of 2.89% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 956,888 | -5,420 | -0.56% |
| 2028 | 962,308 | -5,420 | -0.56% |
| 2027 | 967,728 | -5,420 | -0.56% |
| 2026 | 973,148 | -5,420 | -0.55% |
| 2025 | 978,568 | -5,420 | -0.55% |
| 2024 | 983,988 | -5,420 | -0.55% |
| 2023 | 989,408 | -5,420 | -0.54% |
| 2022 | 994,828 | -9,335 | -0.93% |
| 2021 | 1,004,163 | -8,236 | -0.81% |
| 2020 | 1,012,399 | 38,908 | 4% |
| 2019 | 973,491 | -7,585 | -0.77% |
| 2018 | 981,076 | -5,897 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 986,973 | -6,071 | -0.61% |
| 2016 | 993,044 | 1,289 | 0.13% |
| 2015 | 991,755 | 3,753 | 0.38% |
| 2014 | 988,002 | 1,508 | 0.15% |
| 2013 | 986,494 | 8,199 | 0.84% |
| 2012 | 978,295 | 10,785 | 1.11% |
| 2011 | 967,510 | 11,190 | 1.17% |
| 2010 | 956,320 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 836,231 | 73,666 | 9.66% |
| 1980 | 762,565 | 133,389 | 21.2% |
| 1970 | 629,176 | 128,767 | 25.73% |
| 1960 | 500,409 | 147,389 | 41.75% |
| 1950 | 353,020 | 95,324 | 36.99% |
| 1940 | 257,696 | 54,809 | 27.01% |
| 1930 | 202,887 | 79,391 | 64.29% |
| 1920 | 123,496 | 41,503 | 50.62% |
| 1910 | 81,993 | 23,489 | 40.15% |
| 1900 | 58,504 | -898,384 | -93.89% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 426,815 | 42.25% |
| Two or more races | 243,062 | 24.06% |
| White | 195,246 | 19.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 101,542 | 10.05% |
| Black or African American | 25,438 | 2.52% |
| Other race | 15,556 | 1.54% |
| Native American | 2,441 | 0.24% |
Asian
Two or more races
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 333,700 | 2.93 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Married | 169,591 | 3.65 | 66.5 | 33.5 |
| Non Family | 104,216 | 1.32 | 47.2 | 52.8 |
| Female | 41,846 | 3.67 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
| Male | 18,047 | 3.7 | 61.9 | 38.1 |
3.51
Average Family Size
2.93
Average Household Size
58.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 26,173 | 3.7% |
| Associates Degree | 78,639 | 11.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 164,506 | 23.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 94,374 | 13.36% |
| High School Graduate | 179,627 | 25.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25,359 | 3.59% |
| Some College | 137,908 | 19.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 342,787 | 309,297 | 130,295 |
| 2+ Races | 132,086 | 126,211 | 40,148 |
| White | 129,217 | 126,236 | 66,307 |
| Islander | 63,696 | 56,332 | 9,071 |
| Hispanic | 52,243 | 49,351 | 15,312 |
| Black | 16,540 | 16,034 | 5,294 |
| Other Race | 10,465 | 9,868 | 3,510 |
| Native American | 1,374 | 1,241 | 575 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.69%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 51.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,292 | $74,243 | $54,001 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,484 | $99,748 | $73,263 |
| High School Graduate | $40,926 | $46,584 | $33,906 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,247 | $36,271 | $26,873 |
| Overall | $52,850 | $60,287 | $45,410 |
| Some College | $48,527 | $57,325 | $41,778 |
$52,850
Average Earnings
$60,287
Average Male
$45,410
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.47% of Honolulu County, Hawaii residents speak only English, while 26.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 22.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 420,712 | 26,529 | 6.31% |
| Multiple | 239,216 | 22,904 | 9.57% |
| Islander | 98,679 | 18,164 | 18.41% |
| White | 163,977 | 13,875 | 8.46% |
| Hispanic | 98,176 | 10,567 | 10.76% |
| Black | 22,922 | 1,718 | 7.49% |
| Other | 13,707 | 1,232 | 8.99% |
| Native | 2,160 | 475 | 21.99% |
8.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.13%
Male Poverty Rate
9.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Honolulu County, Hawaii is Native, with 21.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Honolulu County, Hawaii is Asian, with 6.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.75% |
| High School | 11.42% |
| Some College | 7.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.59% |
| Female Unemployed | 22.42% |
| Female Employed | 4.35% |
| Male Employed | 3.18% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $117,769 | $144,644 |
| Households | $99,816 | $128,036 |
| Married Families | $130,582 | $159,186 |
| Non Families | $59,757 | $79,732 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
68,811
Number of Veterans
60,532
Male Veterans
8,279
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 26,118 |
| Vietnam | 20,019 |
| First Gulf War | 17,604 |
| Korea | 3,902 |
| World War II | 1,014 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 17,633 |
| 75+ | 16,111 |
| 65 to 74 | 14,098 |
| 55 to 64 | 11,036 |
| 18 to 34 | 9,933 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 23,548 | 6.43% |
| White | 22,379 | 16.53% |
| 2+ Races | 11,310 | 7.44% |
| Hispanic | 6,028 | 10.57% |
| Islander | 4,764 | 6.57% |
| Black | 4,719 | 35.37% |
| Other Race | 1,816 | 18.4% |
| Native American | 275 | 16.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.8%
Labor Force Participation
57%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.07%
Born in Honolulu County, Hawaii
80.61%
Native Born
19.39%
Foreign Born
7.27%
Non Citizen
12.12%
Naturalized
80.61% of Honolulu County, Hawaii residents were born in the United States, with 53.07% having been born in Hawaii. 7.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.