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Socioeconomic Status Tracker

Socioeconomic status is a combination of many factors that define an individual’s or group’s position within the social structure. Most commonly, measures of socioeconomic status include occupation, education, and income. These reflect the distribution of resources and correlate to health and quality-of-life status in the population. People of lower socioeconomic status suffer disproportionately from disease and mortality compared to people of higher socioeconomic status.

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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.

Compared to Distribution

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an indicator guage with the arrow in the yellow the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.

an indicator guage with the arrow in the red the value is in the worst quarter of communities.

Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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State: Hawaii

SES

Value
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State: Hawaii

SES

Value
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State: Hawaii Median Household Income

Current Value:

State: Hawaii Median Household Income

$94,814
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Hawaii has a value of $94,814 which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50%  have a value higher than $72,458 while states in the worst 25% have a value lower than $66,341.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value ($75,149), Hawaii has a value of $94,814 which is higher and better.
US Value
($75,149)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Hawaii value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Hawaii Income Inequality

Current Value:

State: Hawaii Income Inequality

0.447
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Hawaii has a value of 0.447 which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.466 while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.479.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (0.483), Hawaii has a value of 0.447 which is lower and better.
US Value
(0.483)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Hawaii value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Hawaii Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:
3.2%
(August 2024)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Hawaii has a value of 3.2% which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 4.0% while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.5%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on non-seasonally-adjusted data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (4.4%), Hawaii has a value of 3.2% which is lower and better.
US Value
(4.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Hawaii (3.2%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (3.0%).
Prior Value
(3.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Hawaii value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Hawaii People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

92.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Hawaii has a value of 92.7% which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50%  have a value higher than 91.2% while states in the worst 25% have a value lower than 88.7%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (89.1%), Hawaii has a value of 92.7% which is higher and better.
US Value
(89.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Hawaii value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Hawaii People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Current Value:
34.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Hawaii has a value of 34.7% which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50%  have a value higher than 33.5% while states in the worst 25% have a value lower than 30.2%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (34.3%), Hawaii has a value of 34.7% which is higher and better.
US Value
(34.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Hawaii value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Hawaii

Poverty

Value
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State: Hawaii

Poverty

Value
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State: Hawaii People Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
9.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Hawaii has a value of 9.6% which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.9% while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.6%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (12.5%), Hawaii has a value of 9.6% which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Hawaii value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.0%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)
<div>SDOH-01: Reduce the proportion of people living in poverty</div>

State: Hawaii Households with Cash Public Assistance Income

Current Value:
4.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Hawaii has a value of 4.0% which is in the worst 25% of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.5% while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.3%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (2.7%), Hawaii has a value of 4.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(2.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Hawaii value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Hawaii

Neighborhood and Housing

Value
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State: Hawaii

Neighborhood and Housing

Value
Compared to:

State: Hawaii Liquor Store Density

Current Value:

State: Hawaii Liquor Store Density

4.0
Stores per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Hawaii has a value of 4.0 which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.7 while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.1.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (10.9), Hawaii has a value of 4.0 which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.9)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Hawaii (4.0) is less and better than the previously measured value (4.2).
Prior Value
(4.2)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Hawaii value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Hawaii Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent

55.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Hawaii has a value of 55.8% which is in the worst 25% of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 47.8% while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 50.4%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (49.9%), Hawaii has a value of 55.8% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(49.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Hawaii value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (25.5%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)
<div>SDOH-04:  Reduce the proportion of families that spend more than 30 percent of income on housing</div> <div> </div> <div>The data source for the national indicator is the American Housing Survey from which state-level data cannot be obtained. The state data source is the American Community Survey which is comparable to the national data source but the denominator is renter-occupied housing units rather than households. </div> <div> </div>

State: Hawaii High Housing Burden

Current Value:

State: Hawaii High Housing Burden

39.7%
Percent of households
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the US Value (31.4%), Hawaii has a value of 39.7% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(31.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Hawaii (39.7%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (39.6%).
Prior Value
(39.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Hawaii value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Hawaii Severe Housing Problems

Current Value:

State: Hawaii Severe Housing Problems

25.7%
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Hawaii has a value of 25.7% which is in the worst 25% of states. States in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.1% while states in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.9%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Hawaii has a value of 25.7% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Hawaii (25.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (26.2%).
Prior Value
(26.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Hawaii value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Hawaii

Access to Health Services

Value
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State: Hawaii

Access to Health Services

Value
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State: Hawaii Adults with a Usual Source of Health Care

Current Value:
88.4%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the Median Value for States and Territories (76.8%), Hawaii has a value of 88.4% which is higher and better.
Median Value for States and Territories
(76.8%)
The regional value is compared to the median value for states and territories.
Compared to the prior value, Hawaii (88.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (90.1%).
Prior Value
(90.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Hawaii value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Hawaii Adults Who Did Not See a Doctor Due to Cost

Current Value:
5.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the Median Value for States and Territories (10.1%), Hawaii has a value of 5.7% which is lower and better.
Median Value for States and Territories
(10.1%)
The regional value is compared to the median value for states and territories.
Compared to the prior value, Hawaii (5.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (5.3%).
Prior Value
(5.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Hawaii value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Hawaii

Access to Resources for Healthy Living

Value
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State: Hawaii

Access to Resources for Healthy Living

Value
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State: Hawaii Access to Exercise Opportunities

Current Value:
91.7%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Hawaii has a value of 91.7% which is in the best 50% of states. States in the best 50%  have a value higher than 81.8% while states in the worst 25% have a value lower than 73.7%.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (84.1%), Hawaii has a value of 91.7% which is higher and better.
US Value
(84.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Hawaii (91.7%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (93.7%).
Prior Value
(93.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

State: Hawaii Food Environment Index

Current Value:

State: Hawaii Food Environment Index

7.4
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. States, Hawaii has a value of 7.4 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of states. States in the best 50%  have a value higher than 7.8 while states in the worst 25% have a value lower than 6.8.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Compared to the US Value (7.7), Hawaii has a value of 7.4 which is lower and worse.
US Value
(7.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Hawaii (7.4) is less and worse than the previously measured value (7.9).
Prior Value
(7.9)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Hawaii value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Hawaii Households that Are Food Insecure

Current Value:
9.1%
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the US Value (11.2%), Hawaii has a value of 9.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(11.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Hawaii (9.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (9.0%).
Prior Value
(9.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Hawaii value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 LHI (6.0%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 LHI
(6.0%)
<div><span>NWS-01: Reduce household food insecurity and hunger <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong><br /> <br />The national indicator definition and data source are the same as for the state.</span></div>
Compared to the PAN Plan Target (6.0%), the target has not been met.
PAN Plan Target
(6.0%)

State: Hawaii

Populations with Special Needs

Value
Compared to:

State: Hawaii

Populations with Special Needs

Value
Compared to:

State: Hawaii Adults with a Disability

Current Value:

State: Hawaii Adults with a Disability

24.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the Median Value for States and Territories (27.6%), Hawaii has a value of 24.1% which is lower and better.
Median Value for States and Territories
(27.6% in 2019)
The regional value is compared to the median value for states and territories.
Compared to the prior value, Hawaii (24.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (22.5%).
Prior Value
(22.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Hawaii value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Hawaii Population Age 5+ with Language Other than English Spoken at Home

25.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the US Value (21.7%), Hawaii has a value of 25.7%.
US Value
(21.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Hawaii value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Hawaii Sexual Minority Adults

Current Value:

State: Hawaii Sexual Minority Adults

6.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Hawaii (6.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (6.4%).
Prior Value
(6.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Hawaii value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

State: Hawaii Homelessness Rate

Current Value:

State: Hawaii Homelessness Rate

43.2
Per 10,000 population
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the US Value (17.5), Hawaii has a value of 43.2 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(17.5 in 2022)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Hawaii (43.2) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (41.3).
Prior Value
(41.3)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Hawaii value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.