Rank #41 by Population · Updated April 2026
Hawaii Population 2026
The population of Hawaii is 1,445,635 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 41st-most populous state in the United States. The median household income is $98,317, the median home value is $808,200, and the median age is 40.6.
Hawaii's population has grown 653.6% since 1910 (191,909 → 1,446,146).
1,445,635
Population
225
People / sq mi
$98,317
Median Income
40.6
Median Age
Hawaii covers 6,423 sq mi of land at a density of 225.1 people per square mile.
About Hawaii
Housing cost is the defining feature of Hawaii: the median home is valued at $808,200. With 1,445,635 residents, Hawaii is a US state. It ranks #41 among US states by population.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US states: median income is $98,317, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 6.9%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $808,200, with typical rent around $1,938.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US states: 35.5% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 8.8% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Hawaii — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Hawaii, #41 by population
Hawaii Population History (1910-2024)
The state of Hawaii had a population of 191,909 in 1910 and 1,446,146 in 2024, a 7.5× growth over 114 years. The peak was 1,455,271 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 1.34%.
1,446,146
Population (2024)
191,909
Population (1910)
1,455,271
Peak (2020)
1.34%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1910 | 191,909 |
| 1920 | 255,912 |
| 1930 | 368,336 |
| 1940 | 423,330 |
| 1950 | 499,794 |
| 1960 | 632,772 |
| 1970 | 768,561 |
| 1980 | 964,691 |
| 1990 | 1,108,229 |
| 2000 | 1,211,537 |
| 2010 | 1,360,301 |
| 2020 | 1,455,271 |
| 2020 | 1,451,252 |
| 2021 | 1,447,029 |
| 2022 | 1,440,359 |
| 2023 | 1,441,387 |
| 2024 | 1,446,146 |
Age Distribution
Male: 50.3% · Female: 49.7%
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 22.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 6.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% |
Economy & Income
$98,317
Median Household Income
$44,823
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
$128,123
Mean Household Income
56.8%
Employment Rate
Cost of Living
Hawaii's overall price level is 110.0 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 10.0% higher the US average. Adjusting for cost of living, Hawaii's median household income of $98,317 has the buying power of $89,419 in average-priced areas.
110.0
Price Level (US = 100)
$89,419
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$98,317
Nominal Median Income
Education
92.9%
High School Graduate+
35.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
Births & Fertility
15,535
Live Births (2022)
10.7
Birth Rate (per 1,000)
60.3%
Births to Married Mothers
Births by Mother's Age
Births by Mother's Race
| White | 25.7% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% |
Housing
$808,200
Median Home Value
$1,938
Median Rent
564,905
Total Housing Units
62.6%
Owner-Occupied
37.4%
Renter-Occupied
13.4%
Vacant
Languages Spoken at Home
74.9% of Hawaii residents age 5+ speak only English at home. The most common non-English languages spoken at home in Hawaii:
| # | Language | Speakers | % of pop. 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tagalog (incl. Filipino) | 28,201 | 2.07% |
| 2 | Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) | 20,352 | 1.49% |
| 3 | Japanese | 16,076 | 1.18% |
| 4 | Korean | 8,699 | 0.64% |
| 5 | Vietnamese | 6,336 | 0.46% |
| 6 | Spanish | 6,078 | 0.45% |
| 7 | Thai, Lao, or other Tai-Kadai | 2,526 | 0.19% |
| 8 | French (incl. Cajun) | 649 | 0.05% |
| 9 | Polish | 578 | 0.04% |
| 10 | German | 525 | 0.04% |
Commute
4.1%
Drive Alone
4.2%
Carpool
8.8%
Work From Home
26.4 min
Avg Commute
Largest Cities in Hawaii
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Honolulu | 346,323 |
| 2 | East Honolulu | 50,961 |
| 3 | Hilo | 48,223 |
| 4 | Pearl City | 45,079 |
| 5 | Waipahu | 39,871 |
| 6 | Kailua Cdp (Honolulu County) | 39,762 |
| 7 | Kaneohe | 35,945 |
| 8 | Mililani Town | 27,495 |
| 9 | Kahului | 27,068 |
| 10 | Ewa Gentry | 26,738 |
| 11 | Kapolei | 23,033 |
| 12 | Kihei | 22,564 |
| 13 | Mililani Mauka | 21,967 |
| 14 | Kailua Cdp (Hawaii County) | 21,851 |
| 15 | Makakilo | 20,372 |
| 16 | Wahiawa | 17,515 |
| 17 | Schofield Barracks | 16,755 |
| 18 | Ocean Pointe | 16,276 |
| 19 | Wailuku | 15,754 |
| 20 | Ewa Beach | 15,388 |
Counties in Hawaii
| # | County | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honolulu County | 1,003,666 | $104,264 |
| 2 | Hawaii County | 203,684 | $77,215 |
| 3 | Maui County | 164,632 | $95,076 |
| 4 | Kauai County | 73,610 | $93,612 |
| 5 | Kalawao County | 43 | $86,250 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hawaii has a population of 1,445,635 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 41st-most populous state in the United States.
Hawaii is gaining population, with a +653.6% change over the available historical Census record. Hawaii's population has grown 653.6% since 1910 (191,909 → 1,446,146).
The median household income in Hawaii is $98,317, with a per capita income of $44,823. 6.9% of the population lives below the federal poverty level.
22.5% of Hawaii's population identifies as White (Census ACS 2023). 1.9% is Black or African American, 0.0% is Asian, and 2.6% is Hispanic or Latino (any race, counted separately under Census methodology).
Hawaii is 22.5% White, 1.9% Black or African American, 0.0% Asian, and 2.6% Hispanic or Latino (any race). Hispanic/Latino is counted as an ethnicity separate from race under Census methodology, so totals may exceed 100% in some breakdowns.
The median age in Hawaii is 40.6 years. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.
Hawaii's population has grown 653.6% since 1910 (191,909 → 1,446,146).
Across recent Census Population Estimates, West Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Illinois have shown the largest sustained population declines. Hawaii's own trend is gaining. National state-by-state rankings are published annually by the Census Population Estimates Program.
Demographic data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. Birth statistics from the CDC National Vital Statistics System via Data Commons. California does not report marital status on birth certificates. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.