East Honolulu, HI Demographics

A map of East Honolulu's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Asian	24,028	24,021	46.8%	47.2%
White	11,794	11,926	23.0%	23.4%
Multiracial	10,900	10,305	21.2%	20.2%
Hispanic	2,404	2,767	4.7%	5.4%
Native American/Other	1,757	1,625	3.4%	3.2%
Black	477	278	0.9%	0.5%

East Honolulu, Hawaii has an estimated population of 51,360, a less than 1% change from the 50,922 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.8% Asian, 23.0% White, 21.2% Multiracial, 4.7% Hispanic, 3.4% Native American/Other, and 0.9% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Honolulu, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Honolulu is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Hawaii overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Honolulu, that probability was 67.8% in 2020 and 68.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Honolulu is ranked the 2nd most populous place in Hawaii, out of 163 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). East Honolulu was ranked the 2nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Honolulu's White Population

11,794 residents of East Honolulu, or 23.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Honolulu is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. East Honolulu ranks 94th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Honolulu's White population has declined by an estimated 1.1%. White residents' share of East Honolulu's population has remained roughly unchanged at 23.0%.

East Honolulu is more White than neighboring Waimanalo Beach (7.6% White), Waimanalo (8.6% White), and Urban Honolulu (16.1% White). East Honolulu is less White than neighboring Maunawili (29.6% White), and Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) (42.1% White).

East Honolulu's Black Population

477 residents of East Honolulu, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Honolulu is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. East Honolulu ranks 85th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Honolulu's Black population has grown by an estimated 71.6%. Black residents' share of East Honolulu's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

East Honolulu is more Black than neighboring Waimanalo Beach (0.1% Black), Waimanalo (0% Black), Maunawili (0% Black), and Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) (0.5% Black). East Honolulu is less Black than neighboring Urban Honolulu (1.5% Black).

East Honolulu's Asian Population

24,028 residents of East Honolulu, or 46.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Honolulu is considerably higher than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. East Honolulu ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Honolulu's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of East Honolulu's population has remained roughly unchanged at 46.8%.

East Honolulu is more Asian than neighboring Waimanalo Beach (4.8% Asian), Waimanalo (13.1% Asian), Maunawili (38.3% Asian), and Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) (18.7% Asian). East Honolulu is less Asian than neighboring Urban Honolulu (51.8% Asian).

East Honolulu's Hispanic Population

2,404 residents of East Honolulu, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Honolulu is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. East Honolulu ranks 155th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Honolulu's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.1%. Hispanic residents' share of East Honolulu's population has decreased from 5.4% to 4.7%.

East Honolulu is more Hispanic than neighboring Maunawili (4.2% Hispanic). East Honolulu is less Hispanic than neighboring Waimanalo Beach (11.3% Hispanic), Waimanalo (15.5% Hispanic), Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) (6.8% Hispanic), and Urban Honolulu (6.9% Hispanic).

East Honolulu's Native American/Other Population

1,757 residents of East Honolulu, or 3.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Honolulu is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. East Honolulu ranks 155th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Honolulu's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Honolulu's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

East Honolulu is less Native American/Other than neighboring Waimanalo Beach (36.1% Native American/Other), Waimanalo (26% Native American/Other), Maunawili (5.1% Native American/Other), Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) (6.4% Native American/Other), and Urban Honolulu (8.3% Native American/Other).

East Honolulu's Multiracial Population

10,900 residents of East Honolulu, or 21.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Honolulu is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. East Honolulu ranks 94th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Honolulu's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.8%. Multiracial residents' share of East Honolulu's population has increased from 20.2% to 21.2%.

East Honolulu is more Multiracial than neighboring Urban Honolulu (15.5% Multiracial). East Honolulu is less Multiracial than neighboring Waimanalo Beach (40.1% Multiracial), Waimanalo (36.8% Multiracial), Maunawili (22.7% Multiracial), and Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) (25.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.