Hawaii Poverty Rate
In Hawaii, an estimated 142,378 of 1,402,729 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Hawaii?
The poverty rate in Hawaii is 10.2%.
- How many people in Hawaii live in poverty?
In Hawaii, an estimated 142,378 of 1,402,729 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Hawaii compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Hawaii is 19.05% lower than the US average. In Hawaii, an estimated 10.2% of 1,402,729 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
11.4% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Hawaii
2023
11.4% of 287 thousand people
Under 5 years
10.6% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Hawaii
2023
10.6% of 75 thousand people
5 to 17 years
11.6% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Hawaii
2023
11.6% of 211 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
11.2% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Hawaii
2023
11.2% of 286 thousand people
18 to 64 years
9.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Hawaii
2023
9.7% of 814 thousand people
18 to 34 years
11.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Hawaii
2023
11.4% of 281 thousand people
35 to 64 years
8.9% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Hawaii
2023
8.9% of 533 thousand people
60 years and over
10.2% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Hawaii
2023
10.2% of 389 thousand people
65 years and over
10.1% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Hawaii
2023
10.1% of 298 thousand people
White
10.4% Poverty Rate for White people in Hawaii
2023
10.4% of 299 thousand people
Black or African American
14.8% Poverty Rate for Black People in Hawaii
2023
14.8% of 22 thousand people
Asian
6.9% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Hawaii
2023
6.9% of 519 thousand people
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
17.3% Poverty Rate for Pacific Islanders in Hawaii
2023
17.3% of 132 thousand people
Some other race
18.5% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Hawaii
2023
18.5% of 24 thousand people
Two or more races
11% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Hawaii
2023
11% of 399 thousand people
Hispanic
13.4% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Hawaii
2023
13.4% of 140 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
10.4% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Hawaii
2023
10.4% of 286 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
9.2% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Hawaii
2023
9.2% of 1 million people
Less than high school graduate
23.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Hawaii
2023
23.2% of 71 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
12.9% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Hawaii
2023
12.9% of 263 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
8.6% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Hawaii
2023
8.6% of 301 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Hawaii
2023
4.5% of 378 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.2% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Hawaii
2023
5.2% of 688 thousand people
Employed
4.4% Poverty Rate for employed people in Hawaii
2023
4.4% of 664 thousand people
Male
3.8% Poverty Rate for employed men in Hawaii
2023
3.8% of 336 thousand people
Female
5.1% Poverty Rate for employed women in Hawaii
2023
5.1% of 328 thousand people
Unemployed
26.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Hawaii
2023
26.9% of 24 thousand people
Male
26.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Hawaii
2023
26.8% of 14 thousand people
Female
27.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Hawaii
2023
27.1% of 11 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
9.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Hawaii
2023
9.9% of 1.1 million people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Hawaii
2023
1.4% of 502 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
12.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Hawaii
2023
12.4% of 240 thousand people
Did not work
19% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Hawaii
2023
19% of 400 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
24.4% Poverty Rate for single people in Hawaii
2023
24.4% of 261 thousand people
Male
23.5% Poverty Rate for single men in Hawaii
2023
23.5% of 130 thousand people
Female
25.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Hawaii
2023
25.2% of 131 thousand people
18 to 24 years
47.7% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Hawaii
2023
47.7% of 16 thousand people
25 to 34 years
19% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Hawaii
2023
19% of 51 thousand people
35 to 44 years
20.8% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Hawaii
2023
20.8% of 41 thousand people
45 to 54 years
25% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Hawaii
2023
25% of 31 thousand people
55 to 64 years
22.1% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Hawaii
2023
22.1% of 39 thousand people
65 to 74 years
22.9% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Hawaii
2023
22.9% of 42 thousand people
75 years and over
27.3% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Hawaii
2023
27.3% of 40 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Hawaii
2023
2.4% of 111 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
31.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Hawaii
2023
31.5% of 53 thousand people
Did not work
45.5% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Hawaii
2023
45.5% of 97 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
9.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Hawaii
2023
9.6%
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Hawaii Counties
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| County | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|
| Hawaii County, Hawaii Poverty Rate | 14.8% |
| Kauai County, Hawaii Poverty Rate | 11.7% |
| Honolulu County, Hawaii Poverty Rate | 10.2% |
| Maui County, Hawaii Poverty Rate | 12.1% |
| Hawaii County, Hawaii Poverty Rate | 15.1% |
| Honolulu County, Hawaii Poverty Rate | 9.7% |
| Kauai County, Hawaii Poverty Rate | 6.6% |
| Maui County, Hawaii Poverty Rate | 8.2% |