Census-designated place · Hawaii
Urban Honolulu, Hawaii
Urban Honolulu, census-designated place, in Honolulu County, Hawaii. Urban Honolulu is the Census Bureau's name for Honolulu. Urban Honolulu had 341,868 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 350,964 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 345,482 (±70). GEOID 1571550.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
341,868
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 350,964 · ACS 2020-2024: 345,482 ±70
Median household income
$86,504
±$1,705 (90% margin)
Hawaii: $100,389
Median home value
$843,400
±$17,359 (90% margin)
Hawaii: $839,100
Median gross rent
$1,823
±$25 (90% margin)
Hawaii: $1,971
Where is Urban Honolulu and what county is it in?
Urban Honolulu is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It covers 60.6 square miles of land, 5,789 residents per square mile in 2020.
Urban Honolulu is in the Urban Honolulu, HI metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Urban Honolulu, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 341,868 people lived in Urban Honolulu on July 1, 2025, down 2.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than Hawaii's (−1.5%). The 2020 Census counted 350,964 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 345,482 (±70).
| Measure | Urban Honolulu | Honolulu County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 345,482 ±70 | 1,001,146 | −3,503 |
| Households | 136,902 ±1,760 | 338,868 | +7,883 |
| Average household size | 2.45 ±0.03 | 2.85 | −0.15 |
| Housing units | 157,303 ±1,296 | 374,304 | +5,164 |
Urban Honolulu's population since 2010
From 337,256 in 2010 to 341,868 in 2025: up 1.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Urban Honolulu as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Urban Honolulu?
The median resident of Urban Honolulu is 43.0 years old; 16.5% are under 18 and 22.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Asian residents at 51.8%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 16.1%. 27.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Urban Honolulu | Honolulu County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0 ±0.4 | 39.8 | +1.5 |
| Under 18 years | 16.5% ±0.3 pts | 20.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.0% ±0.5 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Male | 49.9% ±0.4 pts | 50.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.9% ±0.4 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 16.1% ±0.5 pts | 17.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±0.2 pts | 2.2% | −0.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 51.8% ±0.8 pts | 41.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 7.9% ±0.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 15.5% ±0.6 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 27.6% ±0.8 pts | 19.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 35.0% ±1.0 pts | 26.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4% ±0.3 pts | 8.7% | – |
| With a disability | 13.0% ±0.5 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.6% ±0.3 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.2% ±0.4 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 41.5% ±0.7 pts | 38.5% | +4.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.6% ±0.6 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.4% ±0.7 pts | 86.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.2% ±0.3 pts | 4.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Urban Honolulu earn?
Half of Urban Honolulu's 136,902 households earn less than $86,504 a year (±$1,705), against $106,195 in Honolulu County and $100,389 in Hawaii. In 2015-2019 it was $87,952 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Urban Honolulu | Honolulu County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,504 ±$1,705 | $106,195 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $123,293 ±$2,662 | $136,601 | – |
| Per capita income | $49,569 ±$1,061 | $47,516 | +$3,007 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.9% ±0.7 pts | 9.2% | +1.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.9% ±1.7 pts | 11.3% | +2.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.7% ±0.7 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% ±0.4 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.2% ±0.7 pts | 92.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Urban Honolulu?
Owners occupy 48.9% of Urban Honolulu's occupied homes and renters 51.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $843,400 by its owner (±$17,359). The median renter pays $1,823 a month including utilities, and 44.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Urban Honolulu | Honolulu County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $843,400 ±$17,359 | $897,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,823 ±$25 | $2,083 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.6% ±1.5 pts | 47.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,030 ±$72 | $3,111 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 48.9% ±1.0 pts | 59.8% | +4.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 51.1% ±1.0 pts | 40.2% | – |
| Housing units | 157,303 ±1,296 | 374,304 | +5,164 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.0% ±0.8 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 27.1% ±0.7 pts | 45.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9% ±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.0% ±0.6 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.8% ±0.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 16.6% ±0.8 pts | 9.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Urban Honolulu work and get to work?
55.1% of Urban Honolulu's workers drive alone and 9.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Urban Honolulu | Honolulu County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.8% ±0.7 pts | 65.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% ±0.4 pts | 4.7% | +1.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 55.1% ±0.9 pts | 63.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.4% ±0.7 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 7.3% ±0.5 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Walked | 8.1% ±0.5 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.8% ±0.6 pts | 9.2% | +5.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.9 min ±0.4 | 26.7 min | −1.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Urban Honolulu?
132 census tracts lie mostly in Urban Honolulu, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $24,158 (Tract 56.01) to $204,375 (Tract 31.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 67.04Honolulu County | 7,306 | $81,760 |
| Tract 64.02Honolulu County | 6,466 | $162,147 |
| Tract 60Honolulu County | 5,559 | $94,621 |
| Tract 45Honolulu County | 5,437 | $130,000 |
| Tract 68.13Honolulu County | 5,047 | $113,523 |
| Tract 62.03Honolulu County | 5,012 | $90,369 |
| Tract 53Honolulu County | 4,962 | $54,392 |
| Tract 69Honolulu County | 4,844 | $108,929 |
| Tract 38.02Honolulu County | 4,840 | $124,417 |
| Tract 27.02Honolulu County | 4,776 | $93,944 |
| Tract 34.04Honolulu County | 4,708 | $69,569 |
| Tract 38.01Honolulu County | 4,623 | $79,180 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Urban Honolulu) · Census block assignment files
How does Urban Honolulu compare with other places in Hawaii?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Urban Honolulu is the 56th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the most populous of 1 in Hawaii.
Urban Honolulu ranks 91st of 125 places in Hawaii with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 1st | 1 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1st | 1 |
| Residents per square mile | 15th | 126 |
| Median household income | 91st | 125 |
| Per capita income | 27th | 126 |
| Median home value | 58th | 120 |
| Median gross rent | 74th | 119 |
| Poverty rate | 39th | 99 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23rd | 125 |
| Median age | 53rd | 126 |
| Owner-occupied share | 115th | 119 |
| Work from home | 44th | 86 |
| Travel time to work | 99th | 126 |
Urban Honolulu's figures with every place in Hawaii (CSV)
Every place in Hawaii, sortable · Compare Urban Honolulu with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Urban Honolulu?
1 of the 57 figures for Urban Honolulu on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Urban Honolulu are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.