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Hawaii median household income, by county.
Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates for the state and every county, with margins of error.
The median household income in Hawaii is $105,013 in the 2025 ACS 1-year estimate, against $84,780 for the U.S. In the 2020–2024 5-year estimates it is $100,389, from $73,750 in Kalawao County to $106,195 in Honolulu County.
The short answer
State median: $105,013 (2025 1-year) or $100,389 (2020-2024 5-year). U.S.: $84,780 and $80,734.
Median household income in Hawaii
The Census Bureau publishes median household income from the American Community Survey (ACS) as table B19013. The two most recent releases are the 2025 ACS 1-year estimates, which cover areas with populations of 65,000 or more, and the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates, which cover every county. The Census Bureau says to compare 1-year estimates only with 1-year estimates and 5-year estimates only with 5-year estimates, so this page keeps them in separate tables.
State and national medians
| Estimate | Hawaii | United States | Hawaii vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 ACS 1-year | $105,013 ± $3,065 | $84,780 ± $215 | +24% |
| 2020-2024 ACS 5-year | $100,389 ± $1,121 | $80,734 ± $166 | +24% |
By county, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year
Among the five Hawaii counties the 5-year median runs from $73,750 in Kalawao County to $106,195 in Honolulu County. 3 of 5 are above the national median of $80,734. Kalawao County has a population of about 67 and a very wide margin of error. The last column multiplies HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom fair market rent by 12.
| County | Median household income, 2020-2024 | Margin of error | Compared with U.S. median | Rank in state | 2 BR rent (FY2027 FMR) for a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii County | $78,639 | ± $2,560 | -3% | 4 of 5 | $24,972 |
| Honolulu County | $106,195 | ± $1,953 | +32% | 1 of 5 | $30,504 |
| Kalawao County | $73,750 | ± $39,918 | -9% | 5 of 5 | $27,912 |
| Kauai County | $97,668 | ± $5,401 | +21% | 2 of 5 | $25,260 |
| Maui County | $97,161 | ± $2,901 | +20% | 3 of 5 | $31,872 |
2025 ACS 1-year estimates
The newest data, for the state and for the 4 Hawaii counties large enough to be published, in order from highest to lowest. Do not compare these with the 5-year table above.
| Area | Median household income, 2025 (1-year) | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii (state) | $105,013 | ± $3,065 |
| United States | $84,780 | ± $215 |
| Honolulu County | $112,244 | ± $3,580 |
| Kauai County | $109,522 | ± $13,961 |
| Maui County | $104,006 | ± $11,372 |
| Hawaii County | $81,794 | ± $8,509 |
How to read a margin of error
Each ACS estimate has a margin of error that the Census Bureau publishes alongside it, shown here after the ± sign. For example, Honolulu County is $106,195 ± $1,953, so the survey result is best read as roughly $104,242 to $108,148. When the ranges for two counties overlap, the survey cannot show that one is really higher than the other. Small counties have the widest margins, and the 5-year medians are the more reliable numbers for them.
Worked example
Honolulu County. The 2020–2024 median household income is $106,195 ± $1,953, which is 32% above the U.S. median of $80,734. A year of two-bedroom fair market rent ($2,542 a month in FY2027) is $30,504, or 29% of that median. It is a rough affordability yardstick built from two public figures, not the actual rent burden of any household.
Sources
Primary sources opened and checked on November 2, 2026. Figures are as published by the source on that date.
- Census Bureau, ACS 5-year table B19013, 2020-2024 (summary file) (read November 2, 2026)
- Census Bureau, ACS 1-year table B19013, 2025 (summary file) (read November 2, 2026)
- Census Bureau, Which ACS estimates to use (1-year and 5-year) (read November 2, 2026)
- Census Bureau, Comparing ACS data (read November 2, 2026)
- HUD User, FY2027 fair market rents (county-level XLSX) (read November 2, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
What is the median household income in Hawaii?
$105,013 in the 2025 ACS 1-year estimate (± $3,065) and $100,389 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-year estimate (± $1,121). The U.S. figures are $84,780 and $80,734.
Which Hawaii county has the highest median household income?
Honolulu County at $106,195 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-year estimate. The lowest is Kalawao County at $73,750.
Can I compare the 1-year and 5-year numbers?
No. The Census Bureau says to compare 1-year estimates only with other 1-year estimates and 5-year estimates only with other 5-year estimates.
Why are some counties missing from the 1-year table?
The ACS 1-year estimates cover areas with populations of 65,000 or more. Smaller counties appear only in the 5-year estimates.
What does the margin of error mean?
It is the Census Bureau's published uncertainty for the estimate. A wide margin, as in very small counties, means the median is only a rough guide.
Survey estimates, not exact counts
Figures are Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, published with margins of error, and are copied from the summary files linked above. Rent-to-income percentages are simple arithmetic on two published figures.