Hawaii

State

Counties in Hawaii

Cities in Hawaii

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Hawaii

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

36.1%

Households with Children

30.4%

School Enrollment K-12

147,325

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.5%
School Age (5-17): 15.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.3%
Working Age (35-54): 25.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.4%
Seniors (65+): 20.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 6.8%
High School / GED: 26.5%
Some College or Associate's: 30.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 36.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 20.6%
Single Parents: 9.8%
Couples & Adults: 37.8%
Living Alone: 31.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 9.9%
Asian: 36.4%
Black or African American: 1.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 21.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 9.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 47.6%
South Asian: 0.7%
Southeast Asian: 42.0%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 9.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 34.2%
Puerto Rican: 32.8%
Cuban: 1.5%
Dominican: 1.3%
Central American: 2.9%
South American: 4.8%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 22.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 42.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.5%
Other White: 57.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Pacific Islander Population by Origin

Includes communities from Hawaii, Samoa, Guam, and other Pacific islands.

Polynesian: 72.9%
Micronesian: 21.0%
Melanesian: 0.3%
Other Pacific Islander: 5.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 53.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 25.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 3.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 10.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 7.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 75.3%
Spanish: 2.0%
European & Indo-European: 1.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 20.4%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 4.7%
Middle School (5-8): 4.7%
High School (9-12): 4.6%
College / Graduate: 6.3%
Not Enrolled: 77.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources