Hawaii County, HI vs Kalawao County, HI

Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.

Metric Hawaii County, HI Kalawao County, HI
Population 202K 50
Low Food Access % 48.1% 40.7%
SNAP Participation % 18.4% N/A
Poverty Rate 14.1% 14.9%
Median Household Income $74,238 $87,813
Households Without Vehicle 5.0% 9.4%
Low Access Population 97,240 20
Low Access Tracts 31 1

Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).

Data Sources

Source: USDA Economic Research Service Food Access Research Atlas — low-access and food desert tract classifications. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates — population, poverty, income, SNAP, and vehicle access.