Hawaii County, HI

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Population

197,658

0.679% 1-year growth

US Senator

Brian Schatz

Democratic Party

US Senator

Mazie Hirono

Democratic Party

Median Age

42.3

Poverty Rate

16.6%

Median Household Income

$59,297

5.15% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$333,600

5.57% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

86,515

1.83% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Hawaii County, HI had a population of 198k people with a median age of 42.3 and a median household income of $59,297. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Hawaii County, HI grew from 196,325 to 197,658, a 0.679% increase and its median household income grew from $56,395 to $59,297, a 5.15% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hawaii County, HI are White (Non-Hispanic) (30.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (23.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (21.6%), Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (11.2%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (5.39%). NaNk% of the people in Hawaii County, HI speak a non-English language, and 94% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hawaii County, HI are University of Hawaii at Hilo (955 degrees awarded in 2017), Hawaii Community College (576 degrees), and Mauna Loa Helicopters (17 degrees).

The median property value in Hawaii County, HI is $333,600, and the homeownership rate is 66.9%. Most people in Hawaii County, HI commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Hawaii County, HI is 2 cars per household.

Hawaii County, HI borders .

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Hawaii. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Hawaii, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Impact on Employment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Hawaii.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Hawaii (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Hawaii.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Hawaii across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Hawaii went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 63.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (27%), followed by Other (9.41%). The most partisan county was Maui County, HI with 64.5% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono are the senators currently representing the state of Hawaii. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Hawaii County, HI is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results not available for Hawaii County, HI. Showing the available data for Hawaii.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (63.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (27%)
Republican Party
Other (9.41%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Hawaii went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 63.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (27%), followed by Other (9.41%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Hawaii for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Hawaii.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Hawaii

63.6% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Hawaii

Maui County, HI
64.5% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Hawaii County, HI
63.6% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Kauai County, HI
62.5% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Hawaii was Maui County, HI with 64.5% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Hawaii colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Hawaii

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Hawaii.

Brian Schatz

Senator from Hawaii

Assumed office on December 26, 2012

Mazie Hirono

Senator from Hawaii

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono are the senators currently representing Hawaii.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Hawaii over time, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Hawaii

Hawaii is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Hawaii County, HI have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Hawaii County, HI is home to a population of 198k people, from which 94% are citizens. As of N/A, N/A% of Hawaii County, HI residents were born outside of the country (N/A people).

In 2018, there were 1.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (60k people) in Hawaii County, HI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 46.1k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 42.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hawaii County, HI

White (Non-Hispanic)
60k ± 140
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
46.1k ± 2.27k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
42.6k ± 1.81k

12.7%

Hispanic Population

25k people

12.7% of the people in Hawaii County, HI are hispanic (25k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hawaii County, HI as a share of the total population.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.6

In 2018, the median age of all people in Hawaii County, HI was 42.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 49. But people in Hawaii County, HI are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Hawaii County, HI residents was 42.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Hawaii.

Most Common Origin

Philippines
116,964 ± 8,044 people
Japan
22,604 ± 3,662 people
China
18,529 ± 3,320 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Hawaii was Philippines, the natal country of 116,964 Hawaii residents, followed by Japan with 22,604 and China with 18,529.

Citizenship

94%

2018 Citizenship

94.3%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 94% of Hawaii County, HI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Hawaii County, HI was 94.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hawaii County, HI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
6,534 ± 453
Gulf War (2001-)
1,922 ± 416
Gulf War (1990s)
1,438 ± 222

Hawaii County, HI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.4 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Hawaii County, HI is $59,297. In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Hawaii County, HI was Census Tract 217.02 with a value of $89,391, followed by Census Tract 216.04 and Census Tract 208.01, with respective values of $88,074 and $85,197.

Males in Hawaii have an average income that is 1.22 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,061. The income inequality in Hawaii (measured using the Gini index) is 0.427, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Hawaii County, HI employs 86.5k people. The largest industries in Hawaii County, HI are Accommodation & Food Services (11,511 people), Retail Trade (11,059 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (9,351 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($74,286), Finance & Insurance ($52,682), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($52,224).

Wages

Median Household Income

$59,297

2018 value

± $1,896

5.15%

1 Year Growth

± 4.13%

Households in Hawaii County, HI have a median annual income of $59,297, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $56,395 in 2017, which represents a 5.15% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Hawaii County, HI compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Hawaii.

$60,071

Average Male Salary in Hawaii

± $2,306

$49,061

Average Female Salary in Hawaii

± $1,981

In 2017, full-time male employees in Hawaii made 1.22 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Hawaii by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Hawaii.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Hawaii

White
$58,672 ± $3,390
American Indian
$48,824 ± $29,202
Asian
$47,103 ± $2,061

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Hawaii workers was White. These workers were paid 1.2 times more than American Indian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Hawaii.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Hawaii by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hawaii County, HI is from Hawaii.

0.427

2017 Wage GINI in Hawaii

0.426

2016 Wage GINI in Hawaii

In 2017, the income inequality in Hawaii was 0.427 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.183% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Hawaii was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Hawaii in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Hawaii across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 217.02
Census Tract 216.04
Census Tract 208.01

In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hawaii County, HI was Census Tract 217.02 with a value of $89,391, followed by Census Tract 216.04 and Census Tract 208.01, with respective values of $88,074 and $85,197.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Hawaii County, HI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

16.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hawaii County, HI (32.3k out of 195k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Two Or More
11,172 ± 873
White
10,362 ± 812
Hispanic
6,345 ± 652

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hawaii County, HI is Two Or More, followed by White and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

86.5k

2018 Value

± 2,314

1.83%

1 Year growth

± 3.65%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Hawaii County, HI grew at a rate of 1.83%, from 85k employees to 86.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hawaii County, HI, are Sales & Related Occupations (10,331 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,298 people), and Management Occupations (7,604 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hawaii County, HI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Hawaii County, HI, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (10,331 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,298 people), and Management Occupations (7,604 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Hawaii County, HI has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (3.45 times higher than expected), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (2.04 times), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.48 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Hawaii County, HI, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($80,813), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($78,023), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($73,977).

Industries

Employment by Industries

86.5k

2018 Value

± 2,314

1.83%

1 Year growth

± 3.65%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Hawaii County, HI grew at a rate of 1.83%, from 85k employees to 86.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hawaii County, HI, are Accommodation & Food Services (11,511 people), Retail Trade (11,059 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (9,351 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hawaii County, HI, though some of these residents may live in Hawaii County, HI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Hawaii County, HI, by number of employees, are Accommodation & Food Services (11,511 people), Retail Trade (11,059 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (9,351 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Hawaii County, HI has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (3.78 times higher than expected), Accommodation & Food Services (1.76 times), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (1.7 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Hawaii County, HI, by median earnings, are Utilities ($74,286), Finance & Insurance ($52,682), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($52,224).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Hawaii to other states, or from other states to Hawaii.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Fuel oils
$5.01B
Gasoline
$4.24B
Mixed freight
$2.33B

In 2015, the top outbound Hawaii product (by dollars) was Fuel oils with $5.01B, followed by Gasoline ($4.24B) and Mixed freight ($2.33B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Hawaii products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Hawaii.

$24.9B

2015 Value in Hawaii

$32.8B

Projected 2045 Value in Hawaii

31.8% growth

In 2015, total outbound Hawaii trade was $24.9B. This is expected to increase 31.8% to $32.8B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Hawaii trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Hawaii to other states, or from other states to Hawaii.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$1.29B
Texas
$68.4M
Washington
$68.1M

In 2015, the top outbound Hawaii domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $1.29B, followed by Texas with $68.4M and Washington and $68.1M.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Hawaii shares with each state (excluding itself).

Education

In 2017, universities in Hawaii County, HI awarded 1,548 degrees. The student population of Hawaii County, HI is skewed towards women, with 2,406 male students and 3,969 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hawaii County, HI are Two or More Races (504 and 33.6%), followed by Asian (355 and 23.6%), White (307 and 20.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (190 and 12.6%).

The largest universities in Hawaii County, HI by number of degrees awarded are University of Hawaii at Hilo (955 and 61.7%), Hawaii Community College (576 and 37.2%), and Mauna Loa Helicopters (17 and 1.1%).

The most popular majors in Hawaii County, HI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (230 and 14.9%), Pharmacy (149 and 9.63%), and Registered Nursing (76 and 4.91%).

The median tuition costs in Hawaii County, HI are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $7,200 and $20,160 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Kinesiology & Exercise Science
66 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
74 degree-majorss awarded
Pharmacy
71 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Hawaii County, HI was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 66 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Hawaii County, HI according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Hawaii at Hilo
955 degrees awarded
Hawaii Community College
576 degrees awarded
Mauna Loa Helicopters
17 degrees awarded

$7,200

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Hawaii County, HI institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Hawaii at Hilo with 955 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

691

Degrees Awarded to Men

857

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 691 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hawaii County, HI, which is 0.806 times less than the 857 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Hawaii County, HI by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Two or More Races
504 degrees awarded
Asian
355 degrees awarded
White
307 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Hawaii County, HI were to Two or More Races students. These 504 degrees mean that there were 1.42 times more Two or More Races students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 355 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hawaii County, HI was $333,600 in 2018, which is 1.45 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $316,000 to $333,600, a 5.57% increase. The homeownership rate in Hawaii County, HI is 66.9%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Hawaii County, HI have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Hawaii County, HI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$333,600

2018 Median

± $5,980

$316,000

2017 Median

± $8,267

In 2018, the median property value in Hawaii County, HI grew to to $333,600 from the previous year's value of $316,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Hawaii County, HI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hawaii County, HI the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,297

Median Household Income

± $1,896

68.4k

Number of Households

± 1,840

In 2018, the median household income of the 68.4k households in Hawaii County, HI grew to $59,297 from the previous year's value of $56,395.

The following chart displays the households in Hawaii County, HI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Hawaii County, HI distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hawaii County, HI the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

66.9%

2018 Homeownership

67%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 66.9% of the housing units in Hawaii County, HI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Hawaii County, HI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

23.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hawaii County, HI have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 3.08% of the workforce in Hawaii County, HI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hawaii County, HI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
73.7%
Carpooled
13.6%
Worked At Home
7.52%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Hawaii County, HI was Drove Alone (73.7%), followed by those who Carpooled (13.6%) and those who Worked At Home (7.52%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hawaii County, HI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hawaii County, HI have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

94.8% of the population of Hawaii County, HI has health coverage, with 42.8% on employee plans, 23.8% on Medicaid, 14.4% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1.94% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Hawaii was $7,299 in 2014. This is a 4.95% increase from the previous year ($6,955).

Primary care physicians in Hawaii County, HI see 1364 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.87% increase from the previous year (1339 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1550 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 353 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Kalawao County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (11.2%). Additionally, Maui County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (22.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,364 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hawaii County, HI

Primary care physicians in Hawaii County, HI see an average of 1,364 patients per year. This represents a 1.87% increase from the previous year (1,339 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hawaii County, HI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Hawaii.

$7,299

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Hawaii

$4,222

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,087

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,592

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Hawaii (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.95%, from $6,955 to $7,299.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

5.24%

Uninsured

42.8%

Employer Coverage

23.8%

Medicaid

14.4%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

1.94%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hawaii County, HI declined by 13% from 6.02% to 5.24%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hawaii County, HI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

Kalawao County
11.2% prevalence
Honolulu County
9.1% prevalence
Kauai County
8.5% prevalence

Kalawao County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Hawaii, at 11.2%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Hawaii by county over multiple years.

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