Honolulu County, HI

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2021 Population
1.02M
3.62% 1-year growth
US Senator
Brian Schatz
Democratic Party
US Senator
Mazie Hirono
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
38.4
0.524% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
8.6%
2.05% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$92,600
5.56% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$726,800
3.49% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
473,065
1.95% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Honolulu County, HI had a population of 1.02M people with a median age of 38.4 and a median household income of $92,600. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Honolulu County, HI grew from 979,682 to 1.02M, a 3.62% increase and its median household income grew from $87,722 to $92,600, a 5.56% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Honolulu County, HI are Asian (Non-Hispanic) (41.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (18.3%), White (Non-Hispanic) (17.7%), Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (9.52%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (5.13%).

None of the households in Honolulu County, HI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.7% of the residents in Honolulu County, HI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Honolulu County, HI are University of Hawaii at Manoa (4,461 degrees awarded in 2021), Leeward Community College (1,293 degrees), and Kapiolani Community College (1,084 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Honolulu County, HI was $726,800, and the homeownership rate was 58.4%.

Most people in Honolulu County, HI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Honolulu County, HI was 2 cars per household.

Honolulu County, HI borders .

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Honolulu County, HI is home to a population of 1.02M people, from which 92.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 19.5% of Honolulu County, HI residents were born outside of the country (198k people).

In 2021, there were 2.27 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (422k people) in Honolulu County, HI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 185k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 180k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

92.7%
2021 Citizenship
92.4%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 92.7% of Honolulu County, HI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Honolulu County, HI was 92.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Honolulu County, HI
  1. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    422k ± 3.55k
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    185k ± 3.96k
  3. White (Non-Hispanic)
    180k ± 566
10.2%
Hispanic Population
104k people

In 2021, there were 2.27 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (422k people) in Honolulu County, HI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 185k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 180k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

10.2% of the people in Honolulu County, HI are hispanic (104k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Honolulu County, HI as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Philippines
    116,814 ± 8,047 people
  2. Japan
    23,136 ± 3,705 people
  3. China
    20,905 ± 3,524 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Hawaii was Philippines, the natal country of 116,814 Hawaii residents, followed by Japan with 23,136 and China with 20,905.

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Foreign-Born Population

19.5%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
198k people
19.5%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
191k people

As of 2021, 19.5% of Honolulu County, HI residents (198k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Honolulu County, HI was 19.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    26,747 ± 1,212
  2. Vietnam
    19,594 ± 1,011
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    8,197 ± 679

Honolulu County, HI has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.37 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Honolulu County, HI employs 473k people. The largest industries in Honolulu County, HI are Health Care & Social Assistance (60,235 people), Accommodation & Food Services (54,011 people), and Retail Trade (51,562 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($81,926), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($73,542), and Public Administration ($67,150).

Males in Hawaii have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,765. The income inequality in Hawaii (measured using the Gini index) is 0.431, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

473k
2021 Value
± 5,034
1.95%
1 Year growth
± 1.46%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Honolulu County, HI grew at a rate of 1.95%, from 464k employees to 473k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Honolulu County, HI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (60,018 people), Sales & Related Occupations (49,595 people), and Management Occupations (46,516 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Honolulu County, HI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

473k
2021 Value
± 5,034
1.95%
1 Year growth
± 1.46%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Honolulu County, HI grew at a rate of 1.95%, from 464k employees to 473k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Honolulu County, HI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (60,235 people), Accommodation & Food Services (54,011 people), and Retail Trade (51,562 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Honolulu County, HI, though some of these residents may live in Honolulu County, HI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$53,361
Median earning men ± $565
$39,445
Median earning women ± $538

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($75,870), Information ($65,386), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,017).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($56,691), Information ($55,250), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,660).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Hawaii. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Hawaii.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 10,622
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 4,875
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
  3. 4,698
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $10M
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. $4.35M
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. $3.27M
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Hawaii to other states, or from other states to Hawaii.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $5.11B
  2. $3.18B
  3. $1.98B

In 2020, the top outbound Hawaii product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $5.11B, followed by Electronics ($3.18B) and Mixed freight ($1.98B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Hawaii products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$29.7B
2020 Value in Hawaii
$52.8B
Projected 2050 Value in Hawaii
77.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Hawaii trade was $29.7B. This is expected to increase 77.5% to $52.8B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Hawaii trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Hawaii to other states, or from other states to Hawaii.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $1.51B
  2. $962M
  3. $363M

In 2020, the top outbound Hawaii domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $1.51B, followed by Texas with $962M and Tennessee and $363M.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Hawaii shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Honolulu County, HI went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 62.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (35.7%), followed by Other (0.929%).

Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono are the senators currently representing the state of Hawaii. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Hawaii is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Hawaii

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Brian Schatz
Senator from Hawaii3
Assumed office on December 26, 2012
Appointed to the seat following the death of Daniel Inouye.
Mazie Hirono
Senator from Hawaii1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono are the senators currently representing Hawaii.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Hawaii over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Hawaii

Hawaii is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Hawaii have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Honolulu County, HI awarded 11,252 degrees. The student population of Honolulu County, HI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 18,880 male students and 31,901 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Honolulu County, HI are Asian (3,699 and 36.1%), followed by Two or More Races (2,566 and 25%), White (1,776 and 17.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (1,177 and 11.5%).

The largest universities in Honolulu County, HI by number of degrees awarded are University of Hawaii at Manoa (4,461 and 39.6%), Leeward Community College (1,293 and 11.5%), and Kapiolani Community College (1,084 and 9.63%).

The most popular majors in Honolulu County, HI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,427 and 12.7%), General Business Administration & Management (813 and 7.23%), and Registered Nursing (378 and 3.36%).

The median tuition costs in Honolulu County, HI are $19,610 for private four year colleges, and $9,324 and $26,820 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Honolulu County, HI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 50,781 (37.2% men and 62.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 50,781 students enrolled in Honolulu County, HI, 37.2% men and 62.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Asian with 14,815 records, of which 60.2% were women and 39.8% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 628 degrees awarded
  2. 321 degrees awarded
  3. 308 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Honolulu County, HI was General Business Administration & Management with 628 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Honolulu County, HI according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 4,461 degrees awarded
  2. 1,293 degrees awarded
  3. 1,084 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Hawaii at Manoa with 4,461 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 4,504 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Honolulu County, HI, which is 0.667 times less than the 6,748 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Asian students. These 3,699 degrees mean that there were 1.44 times more degrees awarded to Asian students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 2,566 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 2-year ($25,387) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($650) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,754) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.796% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.873% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (327k), Some college (251k), and Bachelors Degree (237k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Honolulu County, HI was $726,800 in 2021, which is 2.97 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $702,300 to $726,800, a 3.49% increase. The homeownership rate in Honolulu County, HI is 58.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Honolulu County, HI have an average commute time of 27.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Honolulu County, HI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Honolulu County, HI is $92,600. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Honolulu County, HI was Census Tract 1.14 with a value of $191,250, followed by Census Tract 3.01 and Census Tract 109.01, with respective values of $175,278 and $173,458.

In 2022, 27.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Honolulu County, HI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.888%.

Property

$726,800
Median Property Value 2021
±$7,291
$193,041
Median Property Taxes
±$3,080

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Honolulu County, HI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Honolulu County, HI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

58.4%
Homeownership
2021
74.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 58.4% of the housing units in Honolulu County, HI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.5%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 1.14
  2. Census Tract 3.01
  3. Census Tract 109.01

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Honolulu County, HI was Census Tract 1.14 with a value of $191,250, followed by Census Tract 3.01 and Census Tract 109.01, with respective values of $175,278 and $173,458.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Honolulu County, HI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$92,600
Median Household Income
± $1,155
330k
Number of Households
± 4,130

In 2021, the median household income of the 330k households in Honolulu County, HI grew to $92,600 from the previous year's value of $87,722.

The following chart displays the households in Honolulu County, HI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Honolulu County, HI is from Hawaii.
0.431
2021 Wage GINI in Hawaii
0.428
2020 Wage GINI in Hawaii

In 2021, the income inequality in Hawaii was 0.431 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.735% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Hawaii was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Hawaii in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (65.4%)
  2. Carpooled (13.2%)
  3. Worked At Home (6.38%)

In 2021, 65.4% of workers in Honolulu County, HI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.2%) and those who worked at home (6.38%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

27.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Honolulu County, HI have a longer commute time (27.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.59% of the workforce in Honolulu County, HI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Honolulu County, HI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Honolulu County, HI have 2 cars.

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 27.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Honolulu County, HI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.888%.

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Poverty & Diversity

8.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Honolulu County, HI (84.4k out of 982k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Honolulu County, HI is Asian, followed by Two Or More and Pacific Islander.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2022, 9.1% of the children was living in poverty in Honolulu County, HI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.2%.

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Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 238 in Honolulu County, HI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 26.3 per 100,000 population.

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96.5% of the population of Honolulu County, HI has health coverage, with 49.7% on employee plans, 12.9% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 15.5% on non-group plans, and 5.99% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Honolulu County, HI see 1056 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.04% decrease from the previous year (1078 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 994 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 348 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,056 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Honolulu County, HI

Primary care physicians in Honolulu County, HI see an average of 1,056 patients per year. This represents a 2.04% decrease from the previous year (1,078 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Honolulu County, HI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

3.51%
Uninsured
49.7%
Employer Coverage
12.9%
Medicaid
12.4%
Medicare
15.5%
Non-Group
5.99%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Honolulu County, HI grew by 4.63% from 3.36% to 3.51%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Honolulu County, HI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 48.2 in Honolulu County, HI.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 25.4% in Honolulu County, HI.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 4.37% in Honolulu County, HI.

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