HAS THE US OCCUPATION OF HAWAI`I WORKED?
Native Hawaiian Socio-Economic Markers -
1. Native Hawaiian families in Hawai`i have the lowest mean family income of all major ethnic groups in the state.
2. Native Hawaiian families tend to be larger than average, meaning that their comparatively low income must support a higher number of individuals.
3. Per capita income calculations confirm that Native Hawaiians are socioeconomically disadvantaged.
4. The cost of living in the fake state of Hawai`i is among the highest in the United States.
5. When we adjust for differences in the cost of living, the median and per capita income of the national Native Hawaiian population is substantially lower than comparable national figures.
6. Poverty rates consistently show the high socioeconomic need among Native Hawaiians in the state of Hawai`i.
