Hawaii

State

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2019 Population

1.42M

0.325% 1-year decline

US Senator

Brian Schatz

Democratic Party

US Senator

Mazie Hirono

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

39.6

0.763% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

9.44%

5.03% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$83,102

3.6% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$669,200

5.94% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

680,636

0.0413% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Hawaii had a population of 1.42M people with a median age of 39.6 and a median household income of $83,102. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Hawaii declined from 1.42M to 1.42M, a −0.325% decrease and its median household income grew from $80,212 to $83,102, a 3.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hawaii are Asian (Non-Hispanic) (38.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (21.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (17.5%), Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (9.93%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.84%). 0% of the households in Hawaii speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

92.1% of the residents in Hawaii are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hawaii are University of Hawaii at Manoa (4,519 degrees awarded in 2020), Kapiolani Community College (1,100 degrees), and Leeward Community College (1,087 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Hawaii was $669,200, and the homeownership rate was 60.2%. Most people in Hawaii drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Hawaii was 2 cars per household.

Hawaii borders .

Photo by Christian Arballo

United States

Diversity

Hawaii is home to a population of 1.42M people, from which 92.1% are citizens. As of 2019, 18.5% of Hawaii residents were born outside of the country (262k people).

In 2019, there were 1.77 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (539k people) in Hawaii than any other race or ethnicity. There were 305k White (Non-Hispanic) and 248k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hawaii

Asian (Non-Hispanic)
539k ± 10.9k
White (Non-Hispanic)
305k ± 686
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
248k ± 10.3k

10.7%

Hispanic Population

151k people

10.7% of the people in Hawaii are hispanic (151k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hawaii as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

18.5%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

262k people

18.3%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

260k people

As of 2019, 18.5% of Hawaii residents (262k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hawaii was 18.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hawaii compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.8

In 2019, the median age of all people in Hawaii was 39.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 36, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 50. But people in Hawaii are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Hawaii residents was 39.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
125,404 ± 8,300 people
Japan
21,231 ± 3,550 people
China
15,212 ± 3,012 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Hawaii was Philippines, the natal country of 125,404 Hawaii residents, followed by Japan with 21,231 and China with 15,212.

Citizenship

92.1%

2019 Citizenship

92.2%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 92.1% of Hawaii residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Hawaii was 92.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hawaii compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
29,185 ± 2,386
Gulf War (2001-)
25,810 ± 2,623
Gulf War (1990s)
10,174 ± 1,726

Hawaii has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.13 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Hawaii, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Hawaii.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Hawaii (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Hawaii.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Hawaii. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Hawaii across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Hawaii is $83,102. In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Hawaii was Honolulu County, HI with a value of $87,470, followed by Kauai County, HI and Maui County, HI, with respective values of $81,971 and $80,754.

Males in Hawaii have an average income that is 1.14 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,650. The income inequality in Hawaii (measured using the Gini index) is 0.416, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Hawaii employs 681k people. The largest industries in Hawaii are Restaurants & Food Services (54,881 people), Construction (46,532 people), and Traveler accommodation (36,874 people), and the highest paying industries are Broadcasting (except internet) ($186,142), Nondepository credit & related activities ($140,120), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($116,995).

Wages

Median Household Income

$83,102

2019 value

± $2,138

3.6%

1 Year Growth

± 3.47%

Households in Hawaii have a median annual income of $83,102, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $80,212 in 2018, which represents a 3.6% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Hawaii compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$63,170

Average Male Salary in Hawaii

± $2,289

$55,650

Average Female Salary in Hawaii

± $2,097

In 2019, full-time male employees in Hawaii made 1.14 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Hawaii by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Hawaii

White
$62,799 ± $3,796
Black
$52,412 ± $5,754
Asian
$52,402 ± $2,127

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Hawaii workers was White. These workers were paid 1.2 times more than Black workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Hawaii.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Hawaii by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.416

2019 Wage GINI in Hawaii

0.43

2018 Wage GINI in Hawaii

In 2019, the income inequality in Hawaii was 0.416 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.22% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

This chart shows the number of workers in Hawaii across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hawaii was Honolulu County, HI with a value of $87,470, followed by Kauai County, HI and Maui County, HI, with respective values of $81,971 and $80,754.

The following map shows all of the counties in Hawaii colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

9.44% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hawaii (131k out of 1.38M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Two Or More
33,532 ± 1,495
Asian
32,381 ± 1,201
White
32,169 ± 1,328

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hawaii is Two Or More, followed by Asian and White.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

681k

2019 Value

0.0413%

1 Year growth

± 0.0413%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Hawaii grew at a rate of 0.0413%, from 680k employees to 681k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hawaii, are Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (16,759 people), Retail salespersons (16,077 people), and Other managers (15,379 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hawaii.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Hawaii, by number of employees, are Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (16,759 people), Retail salespersons (16,077 people), and Other managers (15,379 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other states, Hawaii has an unusually high number of residents working as Tour & travel guides (11.6 times higher than expected), Military officer special & tactical operations leaders (11.1 times), and Atmospheric & space scientists (11 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Hawaii, by average salary, are Physicians ($208,243), Dentists ($193,626), and Chief executives & legislators ($176,079).

Industries

Employment by Industries

681k

2019 Value

0.0413%

1 Year growth

± 0.0413%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Hawaii grew at a rate of 0.0413%, from 680k employees to 681k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hawaii, are Restaurants & Food Services (54,881 people), Construction (46,532 people), and Traveler accommodation (36,874 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hawaii, though some of these residents may live in Hawaii and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Hawaii, by number of employees, are Restaurants & Food Services (54,881 people), Construction (46,532 people), and Traveler accommodation (36,874 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other states, Hawaii has an unusually high number of Scenic & sightseeing transportation (23.9 times higher than expected), U. S. Marines (11.3 times), and U. S. Army (11.2 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Hawaii, by average salary, are Broadcasting (except internet) ($186,142), Nondepository credit & related activities ($140,120), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($116,995).

Domestic Trade

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

In 2020, the top outbound Hawaii product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $6.5B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($2.19B) and Other foodstuffs ($2.12B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$32.4B

2020 Value in Hawaii

$52.7B

Projected 2050 Value in Hawaii

62.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Hawaii trade was $32.4B. This is expected to increase 62.8% to $52.7B by 2050.

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

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

California
$674M
Texas
$274M
Florida
$262M

In 2020, the top outbound Hawaii domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $674M, followed by Texas with $274M and Florida and $262M.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Hawaii went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.955%). The most partisan county was Hawaii County, HI with 66.9% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

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.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.955%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Hawaii went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.955%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Hawaii for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Hawaii

63.1% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Hawaii

Hawaii County, HI
66.9% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Maui County, HI
66.6% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Kauai County, HI
63.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Hawaii was Hawaii County, HI with 66.9% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Hawaii colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Hawaii

Brian Schatz

Senator from Hawaii

Assumed office on December 26, 2012
Appointed to the seat following the death of Daniel Inouye.

Mazie Hirono

Senator from Hawaii

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.

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.

Education

In 2020, universities in Hawaii awarded 13,577 degrees. The student population of Hawaii is skewed towards women, with 22,609 male students and 37,345 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hawaii are Asian (4,401 and 34.9%), followed by Two or More Races (3,286 and 26.1%), White (2,245 and 17.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (1,447 and 11.5%).

The largest universities in Hawaii by number of degrees awarded are University of Hawaii at Manoa (4,519 and 33.3%), Kapiolani Community College (1,100 and 8.1%), and Leeward Community College (1,087 and 8.01%).

The most popular majors in Hawaii are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,816 and 13.4%), General Business Administration & Management (851 and 6.27%), and Registered Nursing (540 and 3.98%).

The median tuition costs in Hawaii are $19,100 for private four year colleges, and $7,344 and $20,304 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
639 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
371 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
356 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Hawaii was General Business Administration & Management with 639 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Hawaii at Manoa
4,519 degrees awarded
Kapiolani Community College
1,100 degrees awarded
Leeward Community College
1,087 degrees awarded

$7,344

Median In-State Public

$19,100

Median Private

In 2020, the Hawaii institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Hawaii at Manoa with 4,519 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

5,533

Degrees Awarded to Men

8,044

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 5,533 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hawaii, which is 0.688 times less than the 8,044 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Hawaii by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Asian
4,401 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
3,286 degrees awarded
White
2,245 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Hawaii was Asian students. These 4,401 degrees mean that there were 1.34 times more degrees awarded to Asian students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 3,286 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hawaii was $669,200 in 2019, which is 2.78 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $631,700 to $669,200, a 5.94% increase. The homeownership rate in Hawaii is 60.2%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Hawaii have an average commute time of 26.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hawaii is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$669,200

2019 Median

± $10,116

$631,700

2018 Median

± $7,721

In 2019, the median property value in Hawaii grew to to $669,200 from the previous year's value of $631,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Hawaii compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hawaii the largest share of households have a property value in the $500k - $750k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$83,102

Median Household Income

± $2,138

465k

Number of Households

± 10,923

In 2019, the median household income of the 465k households in Hawaii grew to $83,102 from the previous year's value of $80,212.

The following chart displays the households in Hawaii 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 $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Hawaii distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hawaii the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

60.2%

2019 Homeownership

58.3%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 60.2% of the housing units in Hawaii were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Hawaii compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

26.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hawaii have a longer commute time (26.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 3.18% of the workforce in Hawaii have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hawaii compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (69.3%)
Carpooled (13.3%)
Public Transit (5.37%)

In 2019, 69.3% of workers in Hawaii drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.3%) and those who used public transit to get to work (5.37%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

95.8% of the population of Hawaii has health coverage, with 50.1% on employee plans, 14.6% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 3.81% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Hawaii was $7,299 in 2014. This is a 4.95% increase from the previous year ($6,955).

Primary care physicians in Hawaii see 1127 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.31% decrease from the previous year (1142 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1110 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 383 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Honolulu County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (11.3%). Additionally, Hawaii County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (25.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,127 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hawaii

Primary care physicians in Hawaii see an average of 1,127 patients per year. This represents a 1.31% decrease from the previous year (1,142 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Hawaii.

$7,299

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Hawaii

$4,222

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,087

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,592

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Hawaii (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.95%, from $6,955 to $7,299.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

4.16%

Uninsured

50.1%

Employer Coverage

14.6%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

3.81%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hawaii grew by 1.95% from 4.08% to 4.16%.

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

Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

Honolulu County
11.3% prevalence
Hawaii County
11.2% prevalence
Kalawao County
11.1% prevalence

Honolulu County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Hawaii, at 11.3%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Hawaii by county over multiple years.

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