Veterans in Honolulu

How many veterans live in Honolulu, HI, what share of adults that is, which conflicts they served in and how veteran incomes compare with everyone else.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (tables B21001, B21002, B21004).

This story was assembled using AI and public data sources.

18,316 veterans call Honolulu home.

Veterans, civilian population 18 and older: 18,316 — 6.5% of adults here

Share of adults who are veterans

Honolulu: 6.5
Honolulu County: 8.7
HI: 8.1
U.S.: 6.4

Period of service

Vietnam era: 5968
Post-9/11: 5781
Peacetime only: 3552
Gulf War (1990s): 1957
Korean War: 825
World War II: 233

Median income, veterans vs. non-veterans

Veterans: 55252
Non-veterans: 55926

What it means

The veteran share of adults here is about the same as the national figure (6.5% versus 6.4%).

The largest group served in the vietnam era period — about 5,968 people.

Median income for veterans is close to the figure for non-veterans here.

Figures count veterans living in the community, not people currently on active duty.

Sources

U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates — Population, income, housing, education, commuting and poverty figures
Census Bureau API — ACS Detailed Tables — The endpoint these pages are generated from
data.census.gov — Look up the same tables for any place yourself
ACS accuracy statement — Estimates carry margins of error; small places vary the most

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