How many counties in Hawaii? All 5 listed
Quick answer
Hawaii has 5 counties and county equivalents holding 1,445,635 residents. The most populous county in Hawaii is Honolulu County with 1,003,666 residents; the smallest is Kalawao County. County boundaries divide the state's land area — measured in square miles by the Census Bureau — into the units used for property assessment, elections and local sales tax. The statewide sales tax base rate is 4%, before county and city add-ons.
All 5 counties
Ranked by population, Census 2019-2023 ACS 5-year estimates.
| County | Population | Median income | Median home value | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu County | 1,003,666 | $104,264 | $873,000 | $2,054 |
| Hawaii County | 203,684 | $77,215 | $486,400 | $1,411 |
| Maui County | 164,632 | $95,076 | $858,600 | $1,863 |
| Kauai County | 73,610 | $93,612 | $817,900 | $1,810 |
| Kalawao County | 43 | $86,250 | — | $1,300 |
Source: US Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 5-year estimates · rates as published for 2019-2023 ACS 5-year
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