Most Educated Cities in Hawaii
Cities ranked by highest percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most educated cities in Hawaii based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by highest percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher from highest to lowest. Maunawili leads the ranking with a value of 65.8% and a population of 2,288.
The top three cities are Maunawili (65.8%), Kalapana (65.2%), and Hanalei (64.8%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most educated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Hawaii.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Maunawili | 65.8% | 2,288 |
| #2 | Kalapana | 65.2% | 75 |
| #3 | Hanalei | 64.8% | 239 |
| #4 | Princeville | 63.9% | 1,794 |
| #5 | Puako | 60.8% | 302 |
| #6 | East Honolulu | 60.6% | 50,961 |
| #7 | Ko Olina | 56.8% | 1,677 |
| #8 | Waikoloa Beach Resort | 56.3% | 737 |
| #9 | Manele | 56.0% | 50 |
| #10 | Kaaawa | 54.8% | 1,259 |
| #11 | Kailua CDP (Honolulu County), Hawaii | 54.7% | 39,762 |
| #12 | Maalaea | 54.6% | 242 |
| #13 | Wainiha | 54.5% | 319 |
| #14 | Mauna Loa Estates | 54.4% | 931 |
| #15 | Volcano Golf Course | 52.9% | 909 |
| #16 | Makaha Valley | 52.8% | 161 |
| #17 | Kawela Bay | 52.7% | 371 |
| #18 | Makena | 51.8% | 118 |
| #19 | Holualoa | 50.9% | 2,825 |
| #20 | Hickam Housing | 50.6% | 9,195 |
| #21 | Heeia | 49.5% | 5,099 |
| #22 | Ahuimanu | 49.2% | 8,520 |
| #23 | Mililani Mauka | 48.9% | 21,967 |
| #24 | Olowalu | 48.8% | 70 |
| #25 | Kapalua | 48.5% | 392 |
| #26 | Launiupoko | 48.5% | 669 |
| #27 | Ocean Pointe | 47.8% | 16,276 |
| #28 | Poipu | 47.0% | 1,418 |
| #29 | Olinda | 46.3% | 996 |
| #30 | Kahaluu-Keauhou | 45.7% | 6,670 |
| #31 | Wailea | 44.9% | 6,571 |
| #32 | Kamaili | 44.7% | 152 |
| #33 | Kaanapali | 44.2% | 1,216 |
| #34 | Volcano | 43.6% | 580 |
| #35 | Mokuleia | 43.4% | 1,684 |
| #36 | Kalaheo | 43.3% | 4,612 |
| #37 | Waiahole-Waikane | 43.0% | 879 |
| #38 | Paukaa | 42.5% | 528 |
| #39 | Mililani Town | 41.5% | 27,495 |
| #40 | Seaview | 41.2% | 293 |
| #41 | Honaunau-Napoopoo | 41.0% | 2,554 |
| #42 | Mahinahina | 41.0% | 1,051 |
| #43 | Haena | 40.9% | 571 |
| #44 | Urban Honolulu | 40.8% | 346,323 |
| #45 | Lihue | 40.5% | 7,847 |
| #46 | Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii | 39.9% | 10,242 |
| #47 | Laie | 39.6% | 5,568 |
| #48 | Waikapu | 39.5% | 3,645 |
| #49 | Honomu | 39.0% | 370 |
| #50 | Aiea | 38.1% | 9,155 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most educated in Hawaii?
Maunawili ranks #1 for most educated cities in Hawaii with a value of 65.8% and a population of 2,288.
How many cities are ranked for most educated cities in Hawaii?
There are 50 cities ranked for most educated cities in Hawaii. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Hawaii compare to other states for most educated cities?
You can compare Hawaii's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most educated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.