Approximately 30 percent of Hawaii’s residents reportedly earn more than $100,000 each year, with 5.5 percent of residents reporting more than $200,000 in income annually. And then there are residents of Hawaii who earn far more than that. The cities where these residents live also happen to be the richest cities in Hawaii.  Listed below are five of the richest people in Hawaii and how they made their fortunes.

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Were you already aware that these five residents are some of the richest people in Hawaii? Let us know in the comments below. Also, if you can think of any other rich people in Hawaii, please share their names with us as well.

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Richest People In Hawaii & Related Info

Who is one of the youngest millionaires in Hawaii?

There are several millionaires in Hawaii. When it comes to age, most of them are older. However, there's one particular kid (yes, kid) who lives in Hawaii and has already made millions. He's only 10 years old and is already worth an estimated $32 million. This kid is Ryan Kaji from Ryan's World. In 2015, Ryan started making YouTube videos at the age of three with his family. The YouTube channel was called “Ryan ToysReview.” On this channel, Ryan opened boxes to review the toys inside. Before long, one of his videos went viral, and as they say, the rest is history. "Ryan's World" was eventually born and has become a top-selling brand that consists of everything from toys and video games to clothing and cereal. The YouTube videos, which average over a million views, include a variety of family-friendly content with science experiments, skits, and more. Currently, Ryan is one of the highest-paid YouTube stars. In addition to his YouTube income, Ryan also receives income from his product line and from his hit show "Ryan’s Mystery Playdate." Due to the success of Ryan's World, Ryan's parents quit their day jobs and the family eventually moved to Honolulu, Hawaii.

Who is currently the richest person in Hawaii?

There are many rich people in Hawaii. With an estimated net worth of $107.2 billion, Larry Ellison is currently the richest person in Hawaii. He owns most of the island of Lanai, which he purchased in 2012 for $300 million. This island includes 90,000 acres of land, in addition to a town with more than 3,000 residents. He made his fortune by co-founding the software company Oracle in 1977 and was the company's CEO until September 2014.

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