HI
Hawaii
FIPS 15 · Population 1,445,235
6 Sources
Updated June 22, 2026
1.4M ▲
Population
334,922,499 U.S.
$100,389 ▲
Median Income
$80,734 national
$117.6B
GDP
2.8%
Unemployment
4% national
County Map
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Demographics & Population
Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 · 5-Year Estimates
Household Income
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates
Median Household
$100,389
Per Capita
$46,005
Mean Household
$131,053
Poverty Rate
10% ▲
Age & Race / Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Tables B01001, B02001, B03003
Cohorts
Under 18 · 20.7%
18-34 · 21.3%
35-54 · 25.1%
55-64 · 12.4%
65+ · 20.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnic category and overlaps with the race categories above.
Educational Attainment
Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Table B15003 · Population 25+
93.2%
High School+
National: 89.6%
▲ +3.6 pts
36.1%
Bachelor's+
National: 35.7%
▲ +0.4 pts
13.3%
Graduate+
National: 14.1%
▼ 0.8 pts
Employment Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates
1,445,235
Population
750,762
Labor Force
Employed
667,178
Unemployment Rate BLS LAUS 2024 annual
2.8%
Mean Commute
26.2 min
Work From Home vs 15.1% national
9.6%
Hawaii's median household income sits 24% above the national median. At 10%, its poverty rate runs 2.5 pts below the ~12.5% national level, relevant for federal funding eligibility narratives. Bachelor's-or-higher attainment of 36.1% exceeds the national average of 35.7%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates (released December 2025). Figures reflect the most recent Census release, older news reports may cite prior vintages.
Key Takeaways
- Income premium: Households earn well above the national median, supporting strong consumer markets statewide.
Economy & Industry
Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW · Bureau of Economic Analysis
Key Takeaways
- Largest sector: Accommodation and Food Services employs 106,366 workers (24.3% of the tracked sectors), at an average wage of $47,536.
- Economic scale: State GDP of $117.6B (2024).
Source: BLS QCEW + BEA Regional GDP.
Industry Concentration
Location Quotient measures regional specialization vs. national average. LQ > 1.0 = concentrated.
Attraction Opportunities - Below-Average Industries
LQ < 0.5, below-average employment, potential attraction targets. Source: BLS QCEW · 3-digit NAICS sub-sector
0.05x
Paper Manufacturing
79 employed
0.05x
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
304 employed
0.06x
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
235 employed
0.08x
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
228 employed
0.09x
Wood Product Manufacturing
149 employed
0.11x
Chemical Manufacturing
396 employed
0.12x
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
862 employed
0.17x
Warehousing and Storage
1,298 employed
Key Takeaways
- Top specialization: Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation concentrates at 28.83x the national norm, top-decile concentration, the kind of signature sector that defines a region's economic identity.
- Cluster depth: 10 sub-sectors register LQ ≥ 1.5, suggesting an interconnected industrial base across the state.
- Attraction whitespace: 8 sub-sectors register LQ < 0.5, candidates for diversification or recruitment.
Source: BLS QCEW sub-sector Location Quotients.
Housing & Affordability
Census ACS · HUD Fair Market Rents FY2026
Housing Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates · Tables B25001, B25077, B25064
$839,100 ▲
Median Home Value vs 2019
$1,971 ▲
Rent/Mo
63% ▲
Owner-Occ
13.3% ▼
Vacancy
8.4x
Home Value to Income Ratio - Stretched
vs. ~4.1x national average
HUD Fair Market Rents (Statewide)
Renter-household-weighted average across 5 Fair Market Rent areas · Source: HUD · Fair Market Rents FY2026
Studio
$1,844/mo$1,592 to $1,896
1 Bedroom
$1,961/mo$1,603 to $2,016
2 Bedroom
$2,568/mo$2,076 to $2,642
3 Bedroom
$3,501/mo$2,622 to $3,674
4 Bedroom
$4,211/mo$3,024 to $4,432
30% of monthly median household income (~$2,510/mo) · rents above this line are typically considered cost-burdened.
Key Takeaways
- Stretched market: Home value to income ratio of 8.4x is well above the ~4.1x national average; attainable workforce housing may be a recruitment friction.
- Elevated vacancy: 13.3% vacancy rate; potential redevelopment opportunity.
Source: Census ACS housing tables.
Workforce Pipeline
Labor force readiness, commuting, and workforce composition
Labor Market Overview
Source: Census ACS 2024 · Tables B01001, B23025, B08303, B08301
851,074 ▼
Working Age (18-64) vs 2019
▼ vs 2019
Mean Commute
26.2 min
Work From Home
9.6%
Education & Talent Pipeline
Source: Census ACS 2024 · Table B15003 · College Scorecard
Bachelor's+
36.1%
HS Diploma+
93.2%
Top Institutions
Degrees, certificates, and other credentials awarded last academic year (College Scorecard).
4,692/yr
1,193/yr
943/yr
799/yr
780/yr
772/yr
Aging Workforce
Source: Census Bureau ACS · Derived from age & employment tables
21.1%
55-64 of working-age population (18-64)
Elevated retirement risk, above the 20% threshold. Succession planning recommended.
Workforce by Occupation
Source: Census ACS 2024 · Table C24010 · Civilian employed population 16+
Management / Professional
39.3%
Service
21.9%
Sales & Office
21.2%
Construction / Maint.
8.8%
Production / Transport
8.8%
Bars scaled 2× for visual differentiation; percentage labels show actual share of 667,178 employed workers.
Key Takeaways
Source: ACS workforce data.
County Profiles
5 counties in Hawaii
AI Insights
AI-assisted analysis, drawn from 6 federal data sources
Sample AI Insight
Hawaii shows strong potential for scenic and sightseeing transportation attraction, with a 28.83x concentration and 3,604 jobs in this sub-sector.
Cluster depth across scenic and sightseeing transportation, water transportation, and accommodation creates supply-chain attraction leverage, a structural advantage for industrial recruitment.
Industry Shift Analysis
Manufacturing Automation Risk
High
Healthcare Growth Forecast
+4.2% CAGR
Remote Work Migration
67/100
Prospect Match Scores
Advanced Manufacturing
92/100
Life Sciences
84/100
Data Centers
71/100
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Data Sources
Updated from official federal government data.
Census ACS 5-Year2024
BLS QCEW2025
BEA Regional GDP2024
Census CBP2024
HUD Fair Market RentsFY2026
USAspending.govFY2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Key economic and demographic figures for Hawaii, from federal data sources.
What is the population of Hawaii?
1,445,235 (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates).
What is the median household income in Hawaii?
$100,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates).
What is the unemployment rate in Hawaii?
2.8% (2024 annual average, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, LAUS).
What is the GDP of Hawaii?
$117.6B (BEA SAGDP (state GDP)).
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