Hawaii County Demographics

A map of Hawaii County's Population by Race

Hawaii County, Hawaii has an estimated population of 205,769, a slight increase from the 200,629 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 29.9% White, 24.9% Multiracial, 20.2% Asian, 12.5% Native American/Other, 11.7% Hispanic, and 0.8% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hawaii County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hawaii is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Hawaii County, that probability was 77.5% in 2020 and 77.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hawaii County is ranked the 2nd most populous county in Hawaii, out of 5 counties. Hawaii County was ranked the 2nd most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Hawaii County's White Population

61,616 residents of Hawaii County, or 29.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hawaii County is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Hawaii County ranks 2nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 5 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Hawaii County's White population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. White residents' share of Hawaii County's population has decreased from 32.2% to 29.9%.

Hawaii County is more White than neighboring Maui County (29% White), Kalawao County (19.4% White), Kauai County (28.7% White), Honolulu County (17.2% White), and Aleutians East County (16.9% White).

Hawaii County's Black Population

1,590 residents of Hawaii County, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hawaii County is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Hawaii County ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 5 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Hawaii County's Black population has grown by an estimated 37.2%. Black residents' share of Hawaii County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Hawaii County is more Black than neighboring Kalawao County (0% Black). Hawaii County is less Black than neighboring Honolulu County (2.2% Black), and Aleutians East County (3% Black).

Hawaii County's Asian Population

41,595 residents of Hawaii County, or 20.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hawaii County is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Hawaii County ranks 4th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 5 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Hawaii County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. Asian residents' share of Hawaii County's population has increased from 19.1% to 20.2%.

Hawaii County is more Asian than neighboring Kalawao County (17.9% Asian), and Aleutians East County (19% Asian). Hawaii County is less Asian than neighboring Maui County (27.7% Asian), Kauai County (30% Asian), and Honolulu County (41.6% Asian).

Hawaii County's Hispanic Population

24,003 residents of Hawaii County, or 11.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hawaii County is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Hawaii County ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 5 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Hawaii County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Hawaii County's population has increased from 11.1% to 11.7%.

Hawaii County is more Hispanic than neighboring Maui County (10.6% Hispanic), Kauai County (10.6% Hispanic), Honolulu County (9.4% Hispanic), and Aleutians East County (8.7% Hispanic). Hawaii County is less Hispanic than neighboring Kalawao County (13.4% Hispanic).

Hawaii County's Native American/Other Population

25,786 residents of Hawaii County, or 12.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hawaii County is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Hawaii County ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 5 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Hawaii County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 7.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hawaii County's population has decreased from 13.9% to 12.5%.

Hawaii County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Maui County (10.1% Native American/Other), Kauai County (10% Native American/Other), and Honolulu County (9.5% Native American/Other). Hawaii County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kalawao County (32.8% Native American/Other), and Aleutians East County (41.3% Native American/Other).

Hawaii County's Multiracial Population

51,179 residents of Hawaii County, or 24.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hawaii County is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Hawaii County ranks 1st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 5 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Hawaii County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Hawaii County's population has increased from 23.1% to 24.9%.

Hawaii County is more Multiracial than neighboring Maui County (21.7% Multiracial), Kalawao County (16.4% Multiracial), Kauai County (19.9% Multiracial), Honolulu County (20.1% Multiracial), and Aleutians East County (11.1% 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.