Hawaii
“The Aloha State”
What Makes Hawaii Beautiful
Hawaii is nature's masterpiece of volcanic fire and tropical paradise, where emerald cliffs plunge into cobalt seas, lava flows create new land in real time, and rainbows arc over waterfalls hidden in lush valleys. Each island offers a distinct personality, from the rugged Na Pali Coast to the otherworldly summit of Mauna Kea.
Key Metrics
1.4M
Population
$97.5B
GDP
+3.5%
GDP Growth (5yr)
$94.8K
Median Income
12.7%
Tax Burden
History
Captain James Cook becomes first European to visit Hawaii
King Kamehameha I unifies the Hawaiian Islands
Hawaiian monarchy overthrown with support of American interests
Attack on Pearl Harbor draws the United States into World War II
Admitted as the 50th state
Top Cities
Honolulu
345K
State capital; Pearl Harbor; Waikiki Beach
East Honolulu
48K
Residential community; scenic coastline
Pearl City
45K
Near Pearl Harbor; residential suburb
Hilo
44K
Big Island hub; tropical gardens and waterfalls
Kailua
40K
Windward Oahu; beautiful Kailua Beach
Economy & Industry
Core Industries
Natural Resources
Energy Portfolio
Budget & Fiscal Health
$18.2B
State Budget
$17.5B
State Revenue
$-0.7B
Fiscal Balance
Social Indicators
9.3%
Poverty Rate
34%
College Degree
3.2%
Uninsured
275/100K
Crime Rate
Where is Hawaii Headed?
GDP Projections ($B)
| Scenario | 1yr | 5yr | 10yr | 25yr | 50yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimistic | $98B | $102B | $107B | $122B | $153B |
| Baseline | $98B | $101B | $105B | $116B | $138B |
| Pessimistic | $98B | $100B | $102B | $108B | $120B |
Political Landscape
D+15