Hawaii County, HI — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$77,215
Per Capita Income
$38,406
Poverty Rate
14.6%
SNAP Recipients
17.9%
Gini Index
0.476
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K17.4%
$25K–$50K16.0%
$50K–$75K15.1%
$75K–$100K13.3%
$100K–$150K17.6%
$150K–$200K8.9%
$200K+11.7%
The median household income in Hawaii County, HI is $77,215 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $38,406. 14.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 17.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.476 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).