Hawaii County, Hawaii Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 2nd-largest in Hawaii

The population of Hawaii County, Hawaii is 203,684 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 2nd-largest county in Hawaii. The median household income is $77,215, the median home value is $486,400, and the median age is 44.1.

The population of Hawaii County has grown 13.2% since 2010 (185,361 → 209,790), a +0.89% annualized rate.

Hawaii County within Hawaii · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

203,684

Population

+0.89%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$77,215

Median Income

$486,400

Median Home Value

Hawaii County covers 4,028 sq mi of land at 50.6 people per square mile.

About Hawaii County, HI

Hawaii County is a county in Hawaii with a population of 203,684. It ranks #2 among counties in Hawaii by population. The median age is 44.1, older than the national median. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

The median household income in Hawaii County is $77,215, near the US median of $74,580. 10.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $486,400, with monthly rent averaging $1,411. The homeownership rate of 73.1% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Hawaii County reflects 30.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 27.7 minutes each way.

Hawaii County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Hawaii County had a population of 185,361 in 2010 and 209,790 in 2024, a 13.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 209,790 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.89%.

209,790

Population (2024)

185,361

Population (2010)

209,790

Peak (2024)

0.89%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	185,361	-	-	estimate
2011	187,101	+1,740	+0.94%	estimate
2012	189,199	+2,098	+1.12%	estimate
2013	191,521	+2,322	+1.23%	estimate
2014	193,812	+2,291	+1.20%	estimate
2015	196,111	+2,299	+1.19%	estimate
2016	198,583	+2,472	+1.26%	estimate
2017	200,400	+1,817	+0.91%	estimate
2018	202,263	+1,863	+0.93%	estimate
2019	202,165	-98	-0.05%	estimate
2020	200,754	-1,411	-0.70%	estimate
2021	203,933	+3,179	+1.58%	estimate
2022	206,324	+2,391	+1.17%	estimate
2023	208,043	+1,719	+0.83%	estimate
2024	209,790	+1,747	+0.84%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	31.1%
Black or African American	0.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	4.0%
Two or More Races	9.2%

Age & Sex

44.1

Median Age

50.3%

Female

49.7%

Male

23.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.3%

5–9

5.6%

10–14

6.5%

15–19

5.4%

20–24

4.7%

25–34

11.2%

35–44

12.6%

45–54

11.6%

55–59

6.3%

60–64

7.7%

65–74

14.7%

75–84

6.2%

85+

2.2%

Children (under 15): 17.4% · Seniors (65+): 23.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$77,215$-21,102 vs state
Mean household income	$103,758
Per-capita income	$38,406
Poverty rate	10.8%+3.9% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.5%
Employment-to-population	53.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.9%

Education & health care

16.2%

Finance & real estate

10.9%

Construction

8.1%

Public administration

6.8%

Information

5.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.5%

Retail trade

4.2%

The largest employment sector in Hawaii County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.9% of workers.

How residents commute

0.8%

Drive alone

1.9%

Carpool

68.5%

Public transit

10.9%

Work from home

27.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$486,400$-321,800 vs state

Median home value

$1,411

Median rent

73.1%

Homeownership rate

89,786

Total housing units

81.3%

Occupied

18.7%

Vacant

26.9%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.8%

With health insurance

94.7%

With broadband internet

30.7%

Foreign-born

7.9%

Veterans (18+)

15.7%

With a disability

74.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.1%

High School+

30.9%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Hawaii

Urban Honolulu (346,323)East Honolulu (50,961)Hilo (48,223)Pearl City (45,079)Waipahu (39,871)Kailua Cdp (Honolulu County) (39,762)Kaneohe (35,945)Mililani Town (27,495)Kahului (27,068)Ewa Gentry (26,738)All Hawaii cities →

Other counties in Hawaii

Honolulu County (1,003,666)Maui County (164,632)Kauai County (73,610)Kalawao County (43)All Hawaii counties →

Part of Hawaii

Hawaii demographic profile All Hawaii data →

Metro areas in Hawaii

Urban Honolulu (1,003,666)Kahului (164,675)All US metros →

County rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hawaii County, Hawaii has a population of 203,684 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 2nd-largest county in Hawaii. Population density is 51 people per square mile.

The population of Hawaii County has grown 13.2% since 2010 (185,361 → 209,790), a +0.89% annualized rate.

The median household income in Hawaii County, Hawaii is $77,215, with mean (average) household income of $103,758 and per-capita income of $38,406. 10.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Hawaii County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (31.1%), Two or more races (9.2%), Hispanic or Latino (4.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Hawaii County, Hawaii is 44.1 years. Residents are 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

The median home value in Hawaii County is $486,400 and median monthly rent is $1,411. 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 89,786 total housing units, 18.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Hawaii County, Hawaii is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

Urban Honolulu is among the largest cities associated with Hawaii County, Hawaii, with a population of 346,323.