Honolulu County, Hawaii

Honolulu County: County in Hawaii, United States

About

Honolulu County is a county located in the U.S. state of Hawaii. As of the 2010 census, the population was 953,207 and a population density of 173 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 963,826 inhabitants. Its county seat is Honolulu. The county was created 118 years ago in 1906.

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Location of Honolulu County on Hawaii map.

Quick Facts about Honolulu County

Population : 963,826 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Hawaii (United States)
Head of government : Mayor of Honolulu
Postal code : 96801–96898
Area : 5509 km2
Has part : Honolulu
Legislative body : Honolulu City Council
Named for : Honolulu
Altitude : 633 feet / 193 meters
Capital : Honolulu
Establishment : January 01, 1907
Time Zone : Pacific/Honolulu
Local time : 22:50:26 (21st February 2025)
Density : 175 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 1.1% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Honolulu County is located at 21°27'20"N 157°57'41"W (21.4554300, -157.9613800). It has 2 neighbors: Kauai County and Maui County.

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The largest city of Honolulu County is Honolulu with a population of 371,657. Other cities include, Hālawa Heights population 13,408, Waianae population 13,177 and Waialua population 3,860. See all Honolulu County cities & populated places.

Honolulu County Populated Places (more)

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Honolulu County.

City Name Population Title
Honolulu 371,657 The most populous city in Hawaii and the center of the Honolulu metropolitan area.
East Honolulu 49,914 Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
Pearl City 47,698 Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
Kailua 38,635 Census designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States
Waipahu 38,216 Census designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
Kaneohe 34,597 Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
Mililani Town 27,629 Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
‘Ewa Gentry 22,690 Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
Makakilo City 18,248 Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
Wahiawā 17,821 Census-designated place in Hawaii, United States
Kapolei 15,186 Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
‘Ewa Beach 14,955 Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
Hālawa 14,014 Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
Waimalu 13,730 Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
Hālawa Heights 13,408 Neighborhood of Halawa, Hawaii, United States
Waianae 13,177 Census designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States

  • Andaman and Nicobar Islands
  • Baguio
  • Baku
  • Bruyères
  • Caracas
  • Cebu City
  • Funchal
  • Hiroshima
  • Huế
  • Incheon
  • Kaohsiung
  • Kyzyl
  • Laoag
  • Manila
  • Maracaibo
  • Mombasa
  • Montreal
  • Mumbai
  • Naha
  • Naples
  • Puerto Princesa
  • Rabat
  • San Juan
  • Seoul
  • Sintra
  • Uwajima
  • Vigan
  • Zhongshan

Honolulu County has 2 neighbours.

  • Honolulu

Demographics

The population of Honolulu County increased by 1.1% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 953,207 - census
2011 967,336 1.46% estimation process
2012 977,994 1.09% estimation process
2013 986,059 0.82% estimation process
2014 987,414 0.14% estimation process
2015 991,064 0.37% estimation process
2016 992,268 0.12% estimation process
2017 986,353 -0.6% estimation process
2018 979,858 -0.66% estimation process
2019 974,563 -0.54% estimation process
2020 963,826 -1.11% estimation process
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People born in Honolulu County (1)

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Hawaii Other Counties (more counties)

County Name Population Title
Honolulu 371,657 The most populous city in Hawaii and the center of the Honolulu metropolitan area.
Hawaii County 203,340 County in Hawaii, United States
Maui County 167,902 County in Hawaii, United States
Kauai County 71,851 County in Hawaii, United States
East Honolulu 49,914 Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
Pearl City 47,698 Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
Hilo 43,263 Census-designated place in Hawaii, United States
Kailua 38,635 Census designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States
Waipahu 38,216 Census designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
Kaneohe 34,597 Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
Mililani Town 27,629 Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
Kahului 26,337 Census designated place
‘Ewa Gentry 22,690 Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
Kīhei 20,881 Census designated place
Makakilo City 18,248 Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
Wahiawā 17,821 Census-designated place in Hawaii, United States