Hawaii Poverty Rate
In Hawaii, an estimated 156,735 of 1,402,392 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Hawaii?
The poverty rate in Hawaii is 11.2%.
- How many people in Hawaii live in poverty?
In Hawaii, an estimated 156,735 of 1,402,392 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Hawaii compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Hawaii is 12.5% lower than the US average. In Hawaii, an estimated 11.2% of 1,402,392 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Hispanic
11.5% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Hawaii
2022
11.5% of 153 thousand people
White
9.8% Poverty Rate for White people in Hawaii
2022
9.8% of 302 thousand people
Black or African American
11.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Hawaii
2022
11.6% of 24 thousand people
Asian
7% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Hawaii
2022
7% of 500 thousand people
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
19.1% Poverty Rate for Pacific Islanders in Hawaii
2022
19.1% of 141 thousand people
Some other race
11.1% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Hawaii
2022
11.1% of 25 thousand people
Two or more races
10.9% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Hawaii
2022
10.9% of 407 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
10% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Hawaii
2022
10% of 283 thousand people
Employed
4.3% Poverty Rate for employed people in Hawaii
2022
4.3% of 671 thousand people
Male
3.7% Poverty Rate for employed men in Hawaii
2022
3.7% of 343 thousand people
Female
4.9% Poverty Rate for employed women in Hawaii
2022
4.9% of 328 thousand people
Unemployed
25.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Hawaii
2022
25.6% of 25 thousand people
Male
22.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Hawaii
2022
22.7% of 14 thousand people
Female
29.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Hawaii
2022
29.5% of 11 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Hawaii
2022
5.1% of 696 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
23.7% Poverty Rate for single people in Hawaii
2022
23.7% of 274 thousand people
Male
21.2% Poverty Rate for single men in Hawaii
2022
21.2% of 145 thousand people
Female
26.6% Poverty Rate for single women in Hawaii
2022
26.6% of 129 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
9.8% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Hawaii
2022
9.8%
18 to 24 years
43.3% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Hawaii
2022
43.3% of 23 thousand people
25 to 34 years
16.1% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Hawaii
2022
16.1% of 56 thousand people
35 to 44 years
18.6% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Hawaii
2022
18.6% of 42 thousand people
45 to 54 years
24.6% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Hawaii
2022
24.6% of 32 thousand people
55 to 64 years
33.3% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Hawaii
2022
33.3% of 42 thousand people
65 to 74 years
23.3% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Hawaii
2022
23.3% of 42 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Hawaii
2022
3.5% of 119 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
28.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Hawaii
2022
28.6% of 59 thousand people
Did not work
45.7% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Hawaii
2022
45.7% of 96 thousand people
75 years and over
16.5% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Hawaii
2022
16.5% of 36 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
9.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Hawaii
2022
9.6% of 1.1 million people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Hawaii
2022
1.6% of 508 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
11.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Hawaii
2022
11.5% of 240 thousand people
Did not work
18.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Hawaii
2022
18.6% of 397 thousand people
Under 18 years
12.6% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Hawaii
2022
12.6% of 290 thousand people
Under 5 years
12.3% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Hawaii
2022
12.3% of 76 thousand people
60 years and over
9.2% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Hawaii
2022
9.2% of 381 thousand people
65 years and over
8.6% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Hawaii
2022
8.6% of 290 thousand people
5 to 17 years
12.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Hawaii
2022
12.7% of 213 thousand people
18 to 64 years
9.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Hawaii
2022
9.8% of 823 thousand people
18 to 34 years
10.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Hawaii
2022
10.8% of 288 thousand people
35 to 64 years
9.3% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Hawaii
2022
9.3% of 536 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
12.5% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Hawaii
2022
12.5% of 289 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
9.1% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Hawaii
2022
9.1% of 1 million people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
12.7% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Hawaii
2022
12.7% of 267 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
18.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Hawaii
2022
18.1% of 72 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Hawaii
2022
4.7% of 361 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
8.9% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Hawaii
2022
8.9% of 311 thousand people
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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% |