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Honolulu County, Hawaii
Honolulu County, Hawaii. Honolulu County had 988,703 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.7% since 2020, a steeper fall than Hawaii's (−1.5%). It holds 55 places (55 census-designated) and 330 census tracts. GEOID 15003.
Honolulu County is the county of the Urban Honolulu, HI metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
988,703
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,016,508 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,001,146
Median household income
$106,195
±$1,953 (90% margin)
Hawaii: $100,389
Median home value
$897,500
±$6,414 (90% margin)
Hawaii: $839,100
Median gross rent
$2,083
±$30 (90% margin)
Hawaii: $1,971
How many people live in Honolulu County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 1,016,508 residents in Honolulu County. The Census Bureau estimates 988,703 for July 1, 2025, down 2.7% since 2020, a steeper fall than Hawaii's (−1.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 1,001,146 over 601 square miles of land.
| Measure | Honolulu County | Hawaii | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,001,146 | 1,445,235 | +16,325 |
| Households | 338,868±1,631 | 492,453 | +26,073 |
| Average household size | 2.85±0.01 | 2.85 | −0.18 |
| Housing units | 374,304±211 | 567,896 | +23,733 |
Honolulu County's population since 2000
From 876,156 in 2000 to 988,703 in 2025: up 12.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Honolulu County?
Honolulu County holds 55 places: 55 census-designated places. The largest is Urban Honolulu with 341,868 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Urban Honolulu | 350,964 | $86,504 |
|---|---|---|
| East Honolulu | 50,922 | $159,518 |
| Pearl City | 45,295 | $118,112 |
| Waipahu | 43,485 | $103,895 |
| Kailua (Honolulu County) | 40,514 | $148,582 |
| Kaneohe | 37,430 | $125,613 |
| Mililani Town | 28,121 | $127,363 |
| Ewa Gentry | 25,707 | $135,684 |
| Kapolei | 21,411 | $128,324 |
| Mililani Mauka | 21,075 | $138,942 |
| Makakilo | 19,877 | $118,550 |
| Wahiawa | 18,658 | $87,143 |
| Ewa Beach | 16,415 | $124,323 |
| Halawa | 15,016 | $110,400 |
| Ocean Pointe | 14,965 | $149,767 |
| Schofield Barracks | 14,904 | $80,388 |
| Royal Kunia | 14,896 | $135,361 |
| Waimalu | 13,817 | $89,232 |
| Waianae | 13,614 | $81,733 |
| Nanakuli | 12,195 | $86,597 |
| Waipio | 12,082 | $109,877 |
| Maili | 11,535 | $111,542 |
| Aiea | 10,408 | $140,308 |
| Makaha | 9,916 | $64,970 |
| Kaneohe Base | 9,483 | $69,418 |
| Ahuimanu | 8,969 | $135,438 |
| Ewa Villages | 7,825 | $88,813 |
| Hickam HousingGEOID 1514200 | 7,581 | $121,667 |
| Waikele | 7,509 | $120,525 |
| Waimanalo | 6,057 | $116,581 |
| Laie | 5,963 | $125,202 |
| Waipio Acres | 5,531 | $94,861 |
| West Loch Estate | 5,523 | $122,422 |
| East Kapolei | 5,299 | $118,904 |
| Kahaluu | 5,241 | $142,045 |
| Pupukea | 5,130 | $100,368 |
| Heeia | 5,001 | $176,250 |
| Haleiwa | 4,941 | $97,780 |
| Whitmore Village | 4,887 | $104,900 |
| Waimanalo Beach | 4,823 | $127,450 |
| Iroquois Point | 4,549 | $109,561 |
| Waialua | 4,062 | $88,269 |
| Hauula | 4,018 | $115,865 |
| Kahuku | 2,852 | $75,066 |
| HelemanoGEOID 1513970 | 2,549 | $83,197 |
| Wheeler AFBGEOID 1580600 | 2,412 | $91,667 |
| Kalaeloa | 2,364 | $90,313 |
| Maunawili | 2,026 | $177,143 |
| Ko Olina | 1,999 | $132,636 |
| Mokuleia | 1,816 | $88,750 |
| Kaaawa | 1,421 | $131,750 |
| Punaluu | 1,374 | $86,953 |
| Waiahole-WaikaneGEOID 1572957 | 728 | $85,500 |
| Kawela Bay | 325 | $74,205 |
| Makaha ValleyGEOID 1547560 | 198 | $136,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Honolulu County?
The median resident of Honolulu County is 39.8 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 19.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Asian residents at 41.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 20.1%. 19.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Honolulu County | Hawaii | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8±0.2 | 40.9 | +1.9 |
| Under 18 years | 20.6% | 20.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.6% | 20.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.4% | 9.9% | −0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 17.2%±0.1 pts | 20.9% | −1.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.2%±0.1 pts | 1.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 41.6%±0.4 pts | 36.4% | 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 | 9.1%±0.1 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 20.1%±0.4 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 19.6%±0.4 pts | 17.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 26.0%±0.5 pts | 24.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7%±0.3 pts | 8.0% | – |
| With a disability | 12.5%±0.2 pts | 12.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.3%±0.2 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.2%±0.2 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 38.5%±0.4 pts | 36.1% | +3.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.3%±0.3 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.4%±0.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
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 Honolulu County earn?
Half of Honolulu County's 338,868 households earn less than $106,195 a year (±$1,953), against $100,389 in Hawaii. In 2015-2019 it was $105,664 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Honolulu County | Hawaii | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $106,195±$1,953 | $100,389 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $136,601±$1,804 | $131,053 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,516±$597 | $46,005 | +$2,207 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.2%±0.4 pts | 10.0% | +0.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.3%±0.8 pts | 12.1% | +1.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.2%±0.4 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.4%±0.3 pts | 92.0% | – |
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 Honolulu County?
Owners occupy 59.8% of Honolulu County's occupied homes and renters 40.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $897,500 by its owner (±$6,414). The median renter pays $2,083 a month including utilities, and 47.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Honolulu County | Hawaii | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $897,500±$6,414 | $839,100 | +$62,843 |
| Median gross rent | $2,083±$30 | $1,971 | −$65 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.2%±1.0 pts | 46.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,111±$32 | $2,904 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.8%±0.6 pts | 63.0% | +3.6 pts |
| Housing units | 374,304±211 | 567,896 | +23,733 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.6%±0.5 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 45.3%±0.5 pts | 53.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.0%±0.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
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 many new homes is Honolulu County building?
Builders took permits for 1,446 new housing units across Honolulu County in 2025 (607 single-family), 1.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Honolulu County get to work?
63.4% of Honolulu County's workers drive alone and 9.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Honolulu County | Hawaii | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.2%±0.3 pts | 63.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7%±0.2 pts | 4.9% | +0.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 63.4%±0.6 pts | 65.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.8%±0.4 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 4.9%±0.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Walked | 5.2%±0.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.2%±0.3 pts | 9.6% | +5.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.7 min±0.2 | 26.2 min | −2.4 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 are Honolulu County's census tracts?
Honolulu County is divided into 330 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $24,158 (Tract 56.01) to $239,063 (Tract 4.02).
All 330 census tracts of Honolulu County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Honolulu County compare with Hawaii's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 1st of 5 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 5th of 5 |
| Residents per square mile | 1st of 5 |
| Median household income | 1st of 5 |
| Median home value | 2nd of 4 |
| Median gross rent | 1st of 5 |
| Poverty rate | 2nd of 4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1st of 5 |
| Median age | 4th of 5 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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