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Population Review

Urban Honolulu, Hawaii Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Urban Honolulu, Hawaii is 346,323 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 55th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Hawaii. The median household income is $85,428, the median home value is $834,100, and the median age is 42.9.

The population has grown 1.7% since 2010 (339,121 → 344,967).

346,323

Population

5713

People / sq mi

$85,428

Median Income

$834,100

Median Home Value

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Urban Honolulu covers 60.6 sq mi of land at 5713 people per square mile.

About Urban Honolulu, HI

In Urban Honolulu, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $834,100. With 346,323 residents, Urban Honolulu is a city in Hawaii. It is the #1-largest of all cities in Hawaii nationally.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $85,428 — above the US median of $78,538. About 7.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $834,100, with typical rent around $1,783.

40.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 8.9%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.

High housing values reframe the income picture in Urban Honolulu — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.

Urban Honolulu Cdp Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Urban Honolulu Cdp had a population of 339,121 in 2010 and 344,967 in 2024, a 1.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 351,747 in 2016. Average annual growth rate: 0.12%.

2016 · 352K20102024
Urban Honolulu Cdp population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

344,967

Population (2024)

339,121

Population (2010)

351,747

Peak (2016)

0.12%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010339,121
2011343,059
2012346,845
2013349,237
2014349,561
2015351,571
2016351,747
2017349,750
2018346,945
2019345,064
2020348,442
2021346,580
2022343,974
2023343,531
2024344,967

Race & Ethnicity

White17.0%
Black or African American1.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.7%
Two or More Races3.0%

Economy & Income

$85,428

Median Household Income

$48,465

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$834,100

Median Home Value

$1,783

Median Rent

48.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

90.9%

High School+

40.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

7.9%

Drive Alone

55.7%

Public Transit

8.9%

Work From Home

22.3 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

20.9%

Foreign Born

65.0%

Non-English at Home

6.5%

Veterans

12.5%

With Disability

96.2%

Health Insurance

94.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management22.9%
Education, Health Care & Social Services15.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate11.9%
Public Administration8.1%
Information7.2%
Retail Trade6.3%
Construction5.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.8%
Manufacturing2.7%
Transportation & Warehousing1.7%
Agriculture & Mining0.6%

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Common questions about Urban Honolulu, HI

Frequently Asked Questions

Urban Honolulu, Hawaii has a population of 346,323 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 55th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Hawaii.

The median household income in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii is $85,428, with 7.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii is $834,100, with median monthly rent at $1,783 and a homeownership rate of 48.6%.

The median age in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii is 42.9 years. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

The population has grown 1.7% since 2010 (339,121 → 344,967).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.