Vision – Seniors are respected and integrated into community life.
Hawaii County Has 9% Seniors Living in
Poverty
Hawaii County had 9.2% of the senior population
65 years and older living at or below the federal
poverty level compared to 5.9%for the City and County of Honolulu, Maui County at 5.8%, and Kauai County at a surprising 14.9%, according to the American Community Survey 2010(chart). ![]()
Hawaii County Has More Seniors Living
Alone
Hawaii County has more seniors living alone,
9.2% compared to the City and County of
Honolulu at 8.8%. and Maui and Kauai counties both at 7.4%,according to the American Community Survey 2010 estimate (chart)
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Hawaii County Has More Seniors Responsible for
Grandchildren
Hawaii County has more seniors responsible for their children,
34.9% compared to 20.1% for the City and County of
Honolulu, according to the American
Community Survey 2010 estimate (chart).
