Hawaii
5 counties, 163 cities and towns, and 97 ZIP codes.
Population
1,445,235
Land area
6,423sq mi
People per sq mi
225
Cities and towns
163
Largest cities in Hawaii
Hawaii at a glance
- The median household income is $100,389, 24% above the U.S. median of $80,734.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $839,100 (about 2.5 times the U.S. figure) and median rent is $1,971 a month.
- Its largest cities are Honolulu (345,482), East Honolulu (51,360) and Hilo (50,404).
Local data for Hawaii
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals23
- Emergency Rooms21
- Nursing Homes43
- Schools396
- Colleges20
- Libraries51
- Banks214
- Post Offices109
- Parks1,243
- Grocery Stores561
- Restaurants5,634
- Affordable Housing105
- Home Health Agencies18
- Hospice Care11
- Dialysis Centers41
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Community Health Centers126
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment95
- National Cemeteries1
- Private Schools100
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools11
- Superfund Sites4
- Toxic Release Facilities36
- Historic Places209
Housing and community stats
Hawaii, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$100,389
Poverty rate
10.0%
Median home value
$839,100
Prices +5.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,971/mo
Homeownership
63.0%
Bachelor's or higher
36.1%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Filipino Americans (207,012), Japanese Americans (168,487), German Americans (83,954).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,649
644,391 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,019
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$14.8B
FY 2026, $10,145 per person
PPP loans
$3.8B
44,564 loans, 413,453 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$8.4M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
Hawaii, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
High-risk counties
2
of 5 rated by FEMA
Storm events since 1996
15,391
178 deaths
Flood insurance policies
11,829
$167M paid since 1978
Superfund sites
4
36 toxic release facilities
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone209 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hawaii, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.6%
U.S. 33.3% -7.7 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.0%
U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
Largest cities in Hawaii
| Name | Population | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 345,482 | 60.6 |
| East Honolulu | 51,360 | 23 |
| Hilo | 50,404 | 53.6 |
| Pearl City | 44,547 | 9.1 |
| Waipahu | 40,482 | 2.7 |
| Kailua | 39,640 | 7.8 |
| Kaneohe | 37,355 | 6.5 |
| Kahului | 28,288 | 14.4 |
| Mililani Town | 27,668 | 4 |
| Ewa Gentry | 26,563 | 2.1 |
| Kapolei | 22,232 | 4.4 |
| Kailua | 21,818 | 13.8 |
| Kihei | 21,567 | 9.4 |
| Mililani Mauka | 21,278 | 4 |
| Makakilo | 20,735 | 3.8 |
| Wahiawa | 17,996 | 2.3 |
| Ocean Pointe | 17,085 | 2 |
| Wailuku | 16,926 | 5.3 |
| Schofield Barracks | 16,270 | 2.8 |
| Halawa | 14,385 | 2.4 |
| Ewa Beach | 14,376 | 1.2 |
| Royal Kunia | 13,555 | 3 |
| Hawaiian Paradise Park | 13,203 | 15.3 |
| Waimalu | 13,061 | 1.8 |
| Waianae | 12,918 | 5.4 |
Counties, cities and towns in Hawaii
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- How many counties are in Hawaii?
- Hawaii has 5 counties, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
- What is the largest city in Hawaii?
- Honolulu is the largest city in Hawaii, with a population of about 345,482.
- What is the population of Hawaii?
- Hawaii has about 1,445,235 residents, based on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hawaii?
- There are 97 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in Hawaii.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey)