Honolulu County, Hawaii (HI)

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% of renters here:	45%
State:	44%

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Races in Honolulu County, Hawaii:

Median resident age:	35.7 years
Hawaii median age:	36.2 years

Males: 440,518	(50.3%)
Females: 435,638	(49.7%)

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Honolulu County:	3.0 people
Hawaii:	2.9 people

This county:	$65,367
Hawaii:	$63,746

This county:	$1,129
State:	$1,098

Honolulu County:	$574,400
Hawaii:	$555,400

Detached houses: $686,235

Here:	$686,235
State:	$640,228

Townhouses or other attached units: $578,773

Here:	$578,773
State:	$574,868

In 2-unit structures: $644,606

Here:	$644,606
State:	$633,990

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $365,583

Here:	$365,583
State:	$399,857

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $391,190

Here:	$391,190
State:	$400,365

Mobile homes: $219,055

Here:	$219,055
State:	$206,277

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $154,699

Here:	$154,699
State:	$139,048

Health of residents in Honolulu County based on 5058 CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey Questionnaires from 2002 to 2004:
General health status score of residents in this county from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) is 3.6. This is about average.
83.1% of residents exercised in the past month. This is more than average.
29.6% of residents had a sunburn in the past 12 months. This is about average.
40.5% of residents smoked 100+ cigarettes in their lives. This is less than average.
46.5% of residents drank alcohol in the past 30 days. This is about average.
68.2% of residents visited a dentist within the past year. This is about average.
Average weight of males is 179 pounds. This is less than average.
Average weight of females is 141 pounds. This is less than average.
6.8% of residents keep firearms around their homes. This is less than average.

Honolulu County:	7.6%
Hawaii:	8.0%

Area name: Honolulu, HI MSA
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Honolulu County is $997 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $1205 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $1757 a month.

Cities in this county include: Honolulu, Kailua, Kaneohe, Waipahu, Pearl City, Waimalu, Mililani Town, Wahiawa, Ewa Beach, Halawa.

2005 air pollution in Honolulu County:

Carbon Monoxide: 2 ppm (standard limit: 9 ppm). Near U.S. average.
Lead: 0.00 µg/m³ (standard limit: 1.5 µg/m³). Near U.S. average.
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.005 ppm (standard limit: 0.053 ppm). Below U.S. average.
Ozone (1-hour): 0.055 ppm (standard limit: 0.12 ppm). Significantly below U.S. average.
Ozone (8-hour): 0.042 ppm (standard limit: 0.08 ppm). Significantly below U.S. average.
Particulate Matter (PM₁₀) Annual: 17 µg/m³. Near U.S. average.
Particulate Matter (PM₁₀) 24-hour (standard limit: 150 µg/m³): 99 µg/m³. Near U.S. average.
Particulate Matter (PM_2.5) Annual (standard limit: 15.0 µg/m³): 5.0 µg/m³. Significantly below U.S. average.
Particulate Matter (PM_2.5) 24-hour (standard limit: 35 µg/m³): 11 µg/m³. Significantly below U.S. average.
Sulfur Oxides Annual: 0.002 ppm (standard limit: 0.03 ppm). Near U.S. average.
Sulfur Oxides 24-hour: 0.008 ppm (standard limit: 0.14 ppm). Near U.S. average.

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Notable locations in this county outside city limits: Notable locations in Honolulu County: Komoo Junction (A), Beckoning Point Deperming Facility (B), Bryans Mountain House (C), Camp Paumalü (D), Camp Püpükea (E), Campbell Industrial Park (F), Campbell Ranch (G), Crowbar Ranch (H), Dillingham Ranch (I), Dry Dock Number 1 (J), Dry Dock Number 2 (K), Dry Dock Number 3 (L), Dry Dock Number 4 (M), Ewa Villages Golf Course (N), Kawailoa Camp (O), Leilehua Golf Course (P), Kapolei Business Park (Q), Merry Point Landing (R), Olomana Golf Course (S), Kahua Hau (T). Display/hide their locations on the map Shopping Centers: Kapolei Shopping Center (1), Waikele Shopping Center (2). Display/hide their locations on the map Churches in Honolulu County include: Divine Church of God (A), Kailua United Methodist Church (B), Kawailoa Soto Mission (C), Saint John Lutheran Church (D), Saint Philips Episcopal Church (E), Saint Roch Church (F), Waianae Baptist Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map Cemeteries: Valley of the Temples (1), Mililani Memorial Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map Lakes and reservoirs: Okiokiolepe Pond (A), Möli‘i Pond (B), Wai‘äpuka (C), Niuli‘i Reservoir (D), Lualualei Reservoir (E), Waokele Pond (F), Ku Tree Reservoir (G), Kawaihäpai Reservoir (H). Display/hide their locations on the map Streams, rivers, and creeks: Kamananui Stream (A), Kahana Stream (B), Kahana Iki Stream (C), Waikele Stream (D), ‘Ö‘io Stream (E), Makawao Stream (F), Waikakalaua Stream (G), Känewai Stream (H), Mänana Stream (I). Display/hide their locations on the map Parks in Honolulu County include: Kahi Kani Park (1), Keaïwa Heiau State Recreation Area (2), Keaiwa Heiau State Park (3), Kamokila Community Park (4), Tracks Beach Park (5), Iroquois Point Neighborhood Park (6), USS Arizona (7), USS Utah (8), Mä‘ili Kai Community Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map Beaches: Kapaeloa Beach (A), Ula‘ula (B), Kaluahole (C), Kualoa Sugar Mill Beach (D), Laehau (E), Kai Beach (F), Hickam Harbor Beach (G), Kanenelu Beach (H), Hanaka‘ilio Beach (I). Display/hide their locations on the map Post office: Kunia Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Current college students: 65,507
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 84.8%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 27.9%

Number of foreign born residents: 168,246 (61% naturalized citizens)

Honolulu County:	19.2%
Whole state:	17.5%

Mean travel time to work: 27.3 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 98.9%

Housing units in structures:

• One, detached: 141,851
• One, attached: 31,134
• Two: 7,166
• 3 or 4: 16,520
• 5 to 9: 23,184
• 10 to 19: 17,033
• 20 or more: 78,417
• Mobile homes: 450
• Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 233

Housing units in Honolulu County with a mortgage: 81,606 (9,899 second mortgage, 12,639 home equity loan, 770 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 31,549

Here:	72.1% with mortgage
State:	70.2% with mortgage

Honolulu County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Hawaii state average. It is 86% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/5/1981 at 14:09:39, a magnitude 5.5 (5.0 MB, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 73.2 miles away from Honolulu County center
On 5/20/2005 at 15:52:07, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 32.4 miles away from the county center
On 10/23/1991 at 12:50:26, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 ML, Depth: 18.5 mi) earthquake occurred 61.7 miles away from the county center
On 8/15/2002 at 18:06:49, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MD, Depth: 4.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 27.4 miles away from Honolulu County center
On 8/29/2006 at 06:09:58, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MB, 3.6 MD, Depth: 18.7 mi) earthquake occurred 42.3 miles away from the county center
On 8/13/2008 at 11:01:43, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 30.1 miles away from Honolulu County center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML)

Means of transportation to work Drove a car alone: 253,231 (61%) Carpooled: 80,009 (19%) Bus or trolley bus: 33,207 (8%) Streetcar or trolley car: 45 (0%) Subway or elevated: 95 (0%) Railroad: 55 (0%) Ferryboat: 266 (0%) Taxi: 582 (0%) Motorcycle: 2,548 (1%) Bicycle: 3,833 (1%) Walked: 23,022 (6%) Other means: 3,451 (1%) Worked at home: 11,906 (3%)

6.44% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($39,246 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.44%
Hawaii average:	6.39%

0.91% of residents moved from foreign countries ($5,454 average AGI)

Honolulu County:	0.91%
Hawaii average:	0.70%

0.37% relocated from other counties in Hawaii ($1,962 average AGI)
5.16% relocated from other states ($31,830 average AGI)

Honolulu County:	5.16%
Hawaii average:	5.02%

from San Diego County, CA	0.22% ($43,408 average AGI)
from Los Angeles County, CA	0.20% ($55,949)
from Hawaii County, HI	0.16% ($31,041)
from Maui County, HI	0.13% ($37,477)
from Clark County, NV	0.11% ($37,191)
from King County, WA	0.09% ($36,486)
from Orange County, CA	0.08% ($51,554)

6.19% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($40,408 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.19%
Hawaii average:	5.89%

0.41% of residents moved to foreign countries ($2,427 average AGI)

Honolulu County:	0.41%
Hawaii average:	0.33%

0.40% relocated to other counties in Hawaii ($2,725 average AGI)
5.38% relocated to other states ($35,256 average AGI)

Honolulu County:	5.38%
Hawaii average:	4.89%

to Clark County, NV	0.26% ($33,697 average AGI)
to San Diego County, CA	0.24% ($38,041)
to Hawaii County, HI	0.20% ($36,483)
to Los Angeles County, CA	0.20% ($42,934)
to Maui County, HI	0.13% ($51,032)
to King County, WA	0.12% ($58,580)
to Orange County, CA	0.08% ($40,115)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 16.1
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 14.5

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 6.1
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 6.9

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 6.7
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 7.5

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 126,752 (115,275 aged, 11,477 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 12%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 9%

Household type by relationship

• In family households: 742,216 (156,669 male householders, 50,478 female householders)

  159,767 spouses, 254,507 children (237,523 natural, 6,818 adopted, 10,166 stepchildren), 34,381 grandchildren, 11,988 brothers or sisters, 13,208 parents, 36,351 other relatives, 24,867 non-relatives

• In nonfamily households: 103,123 (40,665 male householders (30,270 living alone)), 38,919 female householders (31,631 living alone)), 23,539 nonrelatives
• In group quarters: 30,817 (6,155 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 68,420 2-persons, 49,266 3-persons, 42,987 4-persons, 22,542 5-persons, 11,723 6-persons, 12,209 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 61,901 1-person, 14,034 2-persons, 2,355 3-persons, 755 4-persons, 254 5-persons, 184 6-persons, 101 7-or-more-persons.

71.1% of residents of Honolulu County speak English at home.
1.6% of residents speak Spanish at home (76% speak English very well, 18% speak English well, 6% speak English not well).
1.2% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (76% speak English very well, 18% speak English well, 6% speak English not well).
25.9% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (49% speak English very well, 30% speak English well, 18% speak English not well, 2% don't speak English at all).
0.2% of residents speak other language at home (68% speak English very well, 22% speak English well, 9% speak English not well, 1% don't speak English at all).

In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $9,732,078,000 ($10818 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $4,544,009,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $2,443,005,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $847,090,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $14,457,000
Federal grants: $1,570,348,000
Federal procurement contracts: $1,847,186,000 ($1,569,374,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $3,009,992,000 ($2,605,722,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $12,063,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $357,100,000
Federal Government insurance: $3,843,197,000

Here:	77 per 1000 residents
State:	75 per 1000 residents

Here:	38 per 1000 residents
State:	38 per 1000 residents

Here:	+26 per 1000 residents
State:	+24 per 1000 residents

Here:	-33 per 1000 residents
State:	-10 per 1000 residents

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 164.81 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Here:	5.2
State:	5.2

Here:	3.3
State:	3.4

59% of Honolulu County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 67% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 10% lived in Hawaii.

Honolulu County:	59.1%
State average:	59.2%

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

• This state: 488897
• Northeast: 35832
• Midwest: 41715
• South: 49323
• West: 66131

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $262,300

Here:	17.3%
Hawaii:	14.8%

Here:	20.6%
Hawaii:	17.1%

Here:	26.5%
Hawaii:	23.9%

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