The population of Honolulu City is made up of a mixture of race and ethnicity. While it is predominantly Asian in composition, a smaller percentage of people are White and Hispanic. Of the white residents, only 10.8% identify as "native" Hawaiian. The rest are Asian, with the largest immigrant groups being Filipino, Korean and Vietnamese. A total of 67,079 people reside in Honolulu.
The median age of residents of Honolulu City is 41.4, with native-born people being older than the average. In 2016, only 8.7 percent of households in Honolulu did not own a car, whereas the average national population is 1.8 cars per household. A few key statistics can give you a sense of how many people live in Honolulu.
Makiki Heights is a popular residential area in northern Honolulu, while Manoa Valley, with its steep and lush green hills, is one of the rainiest areas of the island. The "walk up" buildings in this neighborhood do not have elevators, and 80 percent of households in Makiki Heights don't use air conditioning. A recent study has shown that Makiki Heights residents don't want to pay air conditioning bills, which may explain the high number of "walk-up" households.
The economy of Honolulu City is a major draw for many tourists. While many tourist attractions are in Honolulu, the city is the main airport and seaport for the islands. The median income of households is $72,943, a little higher than the U.S. average. At the same time, it is the most affordable place to live in Hawaii.