State rank#2 of 5
Smallest county205,769 residentsHonolulu County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 15001
Hawaii County, Hawaii
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population205,769
Household income$78,639
Unemployment3.2%
Life expectancy79.5 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Hawaii County has 205,769 residents and ranks #2 by population among Hawaii county equivalents. Median household income is $78,639. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.2%. Its clearest relative strength is median home value. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Hawaii
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Hawaii County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Hawaii County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is median home value.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $519,300 median home value and $1,510/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $78,639, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Hawaii County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median home value, median gross rent, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 31.4% and life expectancy is 79.5 years.
Potential advantages
- Median home value: $519,300, rank #1 of 4 available Hawaii counties.
- Median gross rent: $1,510/mo, rank #2 of 5 available Hawaii counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 31.4%, rank #2 of 5 available Hawaii counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Life expectancy: 79.5 years, rank #4 of 4; investigate local variation before moving.
- Uninsured: 5.5%, rank #4 of 4; investigate local variation before moving.
- Primary care access: 1 per 1,301 residents, rank #5 of 5; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Hawaii
Rank and range use only counties in Hawaii with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$78,639
$78,639; below the state county median of $97,161.
State rank #4 of 5 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$519,300
$519,300; below the state county median of $885,350.
State rank #1 of 4 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,510/mo
$1,510/mo; below the state county median of $1,870/mo.
State rank #2 of 5 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.2%
3.2%; above the state county median of 3%.
State rank #3 of 4 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
31.4%
31.4%; above the state county median of 31%.
State rank #2 of 5 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
79.5 years
79.5 years; below the state county median of 81.7 years.
State rank #4 of 4 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
16.1%
16.1%; above the state county median of 15.9%.
State rank #4 of 5 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
5.5%
5.5%; above the state county median of 4.9%.
State rank #4 of 4 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,301 residents
1 per 1,301 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 1,199 residents.
State rank #5 of 5 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 282 residents
1 per 282 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 311 residents.
State rank #2 of 5 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Hawaii County FAQ
Is Hawaii County a good place to live?
Hawaii County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median home value, median gross rent, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 31.4% and life expectancy is 79.5 years.
What should I know before moving to Hawaii County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $519,300 median home value and $1,510/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $78,639, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Hawaii County?
Hawaii County has 205,769 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Hawaii County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 15001; the parent state FIPS is 15.
What is the median household income in Hawaii County?
The ACS median household income is $78,639.
How much does housing cost in Hawaii County?
Housing benchmarks are $519,300 median home value and $1,510/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $78,639, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Hawaii County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.2%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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