Hawaii Demographics

A map of Hawaii's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Asian	525,952	531,558	36.4%	36.5%
Multiracial	303,248	291,890	21.0%	20.1%
White	302,359	314,365	20.9%	21.6%
Native American/Other	144,578	156,658	10.0%	10.8%
Hispanic	143,591	138,923	9.9%	9.5%
Black	25,507	21,877	1.8%	1.5%

Hawaii has an estimated population of 1,445,235, a less than 1% change from the 1,455,271 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 36.4% Asian, 21.0% Multiracial, 20.9% White, 10.0% Native American/Other, 9.9% Hispanic, and 1.8% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hawaii, 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. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Hawaii, that probability was 75.9% in 2020 and 76.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hawaii is ranked the 40th most populous state in the United States, out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Hawaii was ranked the 40th most populous state in the 2020 Census.

Hawaii's White Population

302,359 residents of Hawaii, or 20.9% of the population, identify as White. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Hawaii is 51st in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Hawaii's White population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. White residents' share of Hawaii's population has decreased from 21.6% to 20.9%.

Hawaii is less White than neighboring California (33.8% White). Alaska (57.7% White). Oregon (71.4% White). Nevada (44.8% White). and Washington (63.1% White).

Hawaii's Black Population

25,507 residents of Hawaii, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Hawaii is 45th in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Hawaii's Black population has grown by an estimated 16.6%. Black residents' share of Hawaii's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Hawaii is less Black than neighboring California (5.2% Black). Alaska (2.9% Black). Nevada (9% Black). and Washington (3.8% Black).

Hawaii's Asian Population

525,952 residents of Hawaii, or 36.4% of the population, identify as Asian. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Hawaii is 1st in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Hawaii's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.1%. Asian residents' share of Hawaii's population has remained roughly unchanged at 36.4%.

Hawaii is more Asian than neighboring California (15.3% Asian), Alaska (6.4% Asian), Oregon (4.4% Asian), Nevada (8.8% Asian), and Washington (9.7% Asian).

Hawaii's Hispanic Population

143,591 residents of Hawaii, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Hawaii is 28th in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Hawaii's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Hawaii's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.9%.

Hawaii is more Hispanic than neighboring Alaska (7.3% Hispanic). Hawaii is less Hispanic than neighboring California (40.2% Hispanic). Oregon (14.7% Hispanic). Nevada (29.6% Hispanic). and Washington (14.4% Hispanic).

Hawaii's Native American/Other Population

144,578 residents of Hawaii, or 10.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Hawaii is 2nd in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Hawaii's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hawaii's population has decreased from 10.8% to 10.0%.

Hawaii is more Native American/Other than neighboring California (1.2% Native American/Other), Oregon (1.6% Native American/Other), Nevada (1.9% Native American/Other), and Washington (2.1% Native American/Other). Hawaii is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alaska (15.5% Native American/Other),

Hawaii's Multiracial Population

303,248 residents of Hawaii, or 21.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Hawaii is 1st in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Hawaii's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Hawaii's population has increased from 20.1% to 21.0%.

Hawaii is more Multiracial than neighboring California (4.4% Multiracial), Alaska (10.3% Multiracial), Oregon (6.1% Multiracial), Nevada (6% Multiracial), and Washington (6.8% 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.