Urban Honolulu, HI

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    1M
    US Senator
    Brian Schatz
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Mazie Hirono
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    39.8
    1.02% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    9.23%
    1.08% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $106,195
    1.85% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $897,500
    2.81% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    461,470
    0.251% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Urban Honolulu, 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.

    92.8% of the residents in Urban Honolulu, HI are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Urban Honolulu, HI are University of Hawaii at Manoa (4,499 degrees awarded in 2024), Leeward Community College (1,024 degrees), and Kapiolani Community College (840 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Urban Honolulu, HI was $897,500, and the homeownership rate was 59.8%.

    Most people in Urban Honolulu, HI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Urban Honolulu, HI was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Urban Honolulu, HI is home to a population of 1M people, from which 92.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 19.2% of Urban Honolulu, HI residents were born outside of the country (193k people).

    In 2024, there were 2.11 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (417k people) in Urban Honolulu, HI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 198k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 172k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    92.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    92.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 92.8% of Urban Honolulu, HI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Urban Honolulu, HI was 92.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Urban Honolulu, HI
    1. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      417k ± 3.53k
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      198k ± 4.18k
    3. White (Non-Hispanic)
      172k ± 803
    9.42%
    Hispanic Population
    94.3k people

    In 2024, there were 2.11 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (417k people) in Urban Honolulu, HI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 198k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 172k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    9.42% of the people in Urban Honolulu, HI are hispanic (94.3k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Urban Honolulu, HI as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Hawaii.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Philippines
      114,478 ± 7,971 people
    2. Japan
      24,963 ± 3,845 people
    3. China
      21,479 ± 3,571 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Hawaii was Philippines, the natal country of 114,478 Hawaii residents, followed by Japan with 24,963 and China with 21,479.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    19.2%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    193k people
    19.2%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    193k people

    As of 2024, 19.2% of Urban Honolulu, HI residents (193k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Urban Honolulu, HI was 19.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      25,957 ± 1,290
    2. Vietnam
      16,692 ± 801
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      7,673 ± 615

    Urban Honolulu, HI has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.56 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Urban Honolulu, HI.

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    Health

    96.7% of the population of Urban Honolulu, HI has health coverage, with 47.8% on employee plans, 13.8% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 15.9% on non-group plans, and 5.8% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Hawaii see 1,122 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,122 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1111 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 320 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,122 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hawaii

    Primary care physicians in Hawaii see an average of 1,122 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,122 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.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    3.27%
    Uninsured
    47.8%
    Employer Coverage
    13.8%
    Medicaid
    13.5%
    Medicare
    15.9%
    Non-Group
    5.8%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Urban Honolulu, HI declined by 4.54% from 3.43% to 3.27%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Urban Honolulu, HI employs 461k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Urban Honolulu, HI were Health Care & Social Assistance (61,401 people), Accommodation & Food Services (50,165 people), and Retail Trade (48,007 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($96,469), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($86,339), and Public Administration ($78,571).

    Employment

    Occupations

    461k
    2024 Value
    ± 4,949
    −0.251%
    1 Year decline
    ± 1.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Urban Honolulu, HI declined at a rate of −0.251%, from 463k employees to 461k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Urban Honolulu, HI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (55,428 people), Management Occupations (47,042 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (43,620 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Urban Honolulu, HI.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    461k
    2024 Value
    ± 4,949
    −0.251%
    1 Year decline
    ± 1.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Urban Honolulu, HI declined at a rate of −0.251%, from 463k employees to 461k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Urban Honolulu, HI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (61,401 people), Accommodation & Food Services (50,165 people), and Retail Trade (48,007 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Urban Honolulu, HI, though some of these residents may live in Urban Honolulu, 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

    $60,945
    Median earning men ± $583
    $46,112
    Median earning women ± $749

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($87,307), Manufacturing ($76,696), and Construction ($71,557).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($65,710), Construction ($62,269), and Information ($61,844).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    3.99%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 634k people employed in Hawaii. This represents a 3.99% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 22.4%.

    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. 1,562
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 1,529
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 1,345
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $3.76M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $1.91M
      Construction
    3. $1.86M
      Accommodation and Food Services

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Hawaii went to Kamala Harris with 60.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.849%).

    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 Elections

    Voting results are not available for Urban Honolulu, HI. Showing the available data for Hawaii.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (60.6%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
      Republican Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.849%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Hawaii went to Kamala Harris with 60.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.849%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Hawaii for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Hawaii

    Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Hawaii.
    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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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Urban Honolulu, HI awarded 10,328 degrees. The student population of Urban Honolulu, HI in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 20,141 male students and 32,330 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Urban Honolulu, HI are Asian (3,111 and 32.7%), Two or More Races (2,518 and 26.5%), White (1,740 and 18.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (1,254 and 13.2%).

    The largest universities in Urban Honolulu, HI by number of degrees awarded are University of Hawaii at Manoa (4,499 and 43.6%), Leeward Community College (1,024 and 9.91%), and Kapiolani Community College (840 and 8.13%).

    The most popular majors in Urban Honolulu, HI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,204 and 11.7%), General Business Administration & Management (650 and 6.29%), and Registered Nursing (409 and 3.96%).

    The median tuition costs are $21,920 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.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Urban Honolulu, HI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 52,471 (38.4% men and 61.6% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 52,471 students enrolled in Urban Honolulu, HI, 38.4% men and 61.6% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Asian with 15,088 records, of which 59.1% were women and 40.9% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      495 degrees awarded
    2. General Psychology
      331 degrees awarded
    3. Registered Nursing
      331 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Urban Honolulu, HI was General Business Administration & Management with 495 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. University of Hawaii at Manoa
      4,499 degrees awarded
    2. Leeward Community College
      1,024 degrees awarded
    3. Kapiolani Community College
      840 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Hawaii at Manoa with 4,499 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 3,880 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Urban Honolulu, HI, which is 0.602 times less than the 6,448 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Asian students. These 3,111 degrees mean that there were 1.24 times more degrees awarded to Asian students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 2,518 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private for-profit, 2-year ($25,387) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($960) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,350) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Urban Honolulu, HI was $897,500 in 2024, which is 2.7 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $873,000 to $897,500, a 2.81% increase. The homeownership rate in Urban Honolulu, HI is 59.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Urban Honolulu, HI have an average commute time of 26.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Urban Honolulu, HI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $897,500
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$6,414
    $202,604
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$3,036

    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 Urban Honolulu, HI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    59.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    74.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 59.8% of the housing units in Urban Honolulu, HI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.5%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Urban Honolulu, HI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $106,195
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,953
    339k
    Number of Households
    ± 4,321

    In 2024, the median household income of the 339k households in Urban Honolulu, HI grew to $106,195 from the previous year's value of $104,264.

    The following chart displays the households in Urban Honolulu, 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 Urban Honolulu, HI is from Hawaii.
    0.436
    2024 Wage GINI in Hawaii
    0.433
    2023 Wage GINI in Hawaii

    In 2024, the income inequality in Hawaii was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.688% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Hawaii was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (63.4%)
    2. Carpooled (13.8%)
    3. Worked At Home (9.15%)

    In 2024, 63.4% of workers in Urban Honolulu, HI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.8%) and those who worked at home (9.15%).

    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

    26.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Urban Honolulu, HI have a longer commute time (26.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.94% of the workforce in Urban Honolulu, 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 Urban Honolulu, HI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Urban Honolulu, HI have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    9.23% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Urban Honolulu, HI (89.5k out of 970k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 75+.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Urban Honolulu, 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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