Tallest mountain from base to peak
Measured from its base on the ocean floor, Mauna Kea rises over 10,000 m (33,000 ft), taller than Mount Everest.
Capital: HonoluluLargest city: HonoluluNickname: The Aloha StateStatehood: 1959
Hawaii at a glance
The state’s essential figures from the latest official data
Area
28,412 km²
43rd largest state
Population
1,446,146
86.9 people/km² of land
July 1, 2024 · 40th in the U.S.
Foreign-born population
18.1%
Share of all residents
ACS 2019–2023
GDP
$123 billion
$76,966 personal income per capita
2025 · BEA
Births
14,682
July 2023–June 2024
Deaths
12,411
July 2023–June 2024
Natural increase
+2,271
Births minus deaths
Population change
+4,759
July 2023–June 2024
Hawaii data modules
Official information organized by subject
Population
How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.
Housing
Home prices, rents, supply and how affordable it is to live here.
Economy
GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.
Cost of Living
What it really costs to live here: housing, food, utilities and more.
Jobs & Employment
Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.
Crime & Safety
Crime rates, violent and property crime, and public safety.
Education
Schools, universities, attainment and graduation rates.
Health
Life expectancy, healthcare access, hospitals and insurance.
Taxes
Income, property and sales taxes, plus overall tax burden.
Immigration
Foreign-born population, origins and migration flows.
Energy
Electricity prices, production, renewables and consumption.
Environment
Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.
Transportation
Vehicles, public transit, airports, traffic and commuting.
Politics & Elections
Election results, representatives and voting trends.
Poverty & Welfare
Poverty, food assistance, Medicaid and social safety net programs.
Retirement & Seniors
Older population, Social Security, retirees and senior living.
Agriculture & Farming
Farms, farmland, crop and livestock output and agricultural exports.
Tourism & Parks
Visitors, tourism spending, national and state parks.
Innovation & Patents
Patents, R&D spending, venture capital and tech employment.
Culture, Media & Gaming
Film, TV, music, theaters, museums and the video game industry.
Pets & Animal Welfare
Pet ownership, shelters, adoptions and veterinary services.
Explore Hawaii
5 counties, one interactive atlas
Select a county to compare population, income, housing and territory using official U.S. Census Bureau data.
Population (residents)
< 50,000> 3,000,000
Hawaii, United States
Honolulu County
County seat: Honolulu
1,003,666
Population
$46,361
Income per capita
$873,000
Median home value
4.8%
Unemployment
- Land area
- 601 mi²
- Population density
- 1,671 /mi²
ACS 2023 5-year estimates · Census Gazetteer 2023. Unemployment is calculated from the ACS civilian labor force.
Counties
5 counties · choose how to order them
Did you know?
Curious facts about Hawaii
The only royal palace in the U.S.
ʻIolani Palace in Honolulu was the residence of Hawaii's last monarchs, King Kalākaua and Queen Liliʻuokalani.
Still growing
Lava from Kīlauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has added hundreds of acres of new land to the Island of Hawaiʻi.
Two official languages
Hawaii is the only state with two official languages, English and Hawaiian.