Why are young professionals leaving Hawaii?
By Staff | Jul 23, 2021 How many of your family members and friends have left Hawaii for the Mainland in search of job opportunities/careers, affordable housing and better climates to launch businesses? The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii last week pointed out that Hawaii has the third-fastest population decline per capita in the nation. During the last four years, Hawaii’s population has dropped by more than 22,000 people, equaling the third-fastest population decline per capita in the U.S. Why? Institute President Keli’i Akina noted, “It’s the same story being told over and over again.