Hickam Housing, HI Demographics

A map of Hickam Housing's Population by Race

Hickam Housing, Hawaii has an estimated population of 9,425, a large increase from the 7,581 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.9% White, 15.4% Multiracial, 10.8% Hispanic, 10.3% Black, 6.1% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hickam Housing, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hickam Housing has become more racially diverse since 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 Hickam Housing, that probability was 65.5% in 2020 and 66.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hickam Housing is ranked the 35th 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). Hickam Housing was ranked the 42nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hickam Housing's White Population

4,987 residents of Hickam Housing, or 52.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hickam Housing is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Hickam Housing ranks 31st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hickam Housing's White population has grown by an estimated 21.8%. White residents' share of Hickam Housing's population has decreased from 54.0% to 52.9%.

Hickam Housing is more White than neighboring Iroquois Point (30.7% White), Halawa (8.3% White), Ewa Beach (6.2% White), Aiea (11.9% White), and Waimalu (11.1% White).

Hickam Housing's Black Population

974 residents of Hickam Housing, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hickam Housing is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Hickam Housing ranks 4th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hickam Housing's Black population has grown by an estimated 53.9%. Black residents' share of Hickam Housing's population has increased from 8.3% to 10.3%.

Hickam Housing is more Black than neighboring Iroquois Point (3.4% Black), Halawa (0.5% Black), Ewa Beach (0% Black), Aiea (1.8% Black), and Waimalu (2% Black).

Hickam Housing's Asian Population

415 residents of Hickam Housing, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hickam Housing is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Hickam Housing ranks 136th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hickam Housing's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.5%. Asian residents' share of Hickam Housing's population has decreased from 6.2% to 4.4%.

Hickam Housing is less Asian than neighboring Iroquois Point (16.9% Asian), Halawa (51.5% Asian), Ewa Beach (51.9% Asian), Aiea (54.7% Asian), and Waimalu (54.8% Asian).

Hickam Housing's Hispanic Population

1,019 residents of Hickam Housing, or 10.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hickam Housing is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Hickam Housing ranks 12th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hickam Housing's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 17.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Hickam Housing's population has decreased from 16.3% to 10.8%.

Hickam Housing is more Hispanic than neighboring Halawa (6.8% Hispanic), Ewa Beach (7.4% Hispanic), Aiea (7.5% Hispanic), and Waimalu (9.3% Hispanic). Hickam Housing is less Hispanic than neighboring Iroquois Point (16.8% Hispanic).

Hickam Housing's Native American/Other Population

578 residents of Hickam Housing, or 6.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hickam Housing is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Hickam Housing ranks 157th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hickam Housing's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 150.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hickam Housing's population has increased from 3.0% to 6.1%.

Hickam Housing is more Native American/Other than neighboring Waimalu (4.2% Native American/Other). Hickam Housing is less Native American/Other than neighboring Iroquois Point (10.7% Native American/Other), Halawa (14.8% Native American/Other), Ewa Beach (11.7% Native American/Other), and Aiea (7.5% Native American/Other).

Hickam Housing's Multiracial Population

1,452 residents of Hickam Housing, or 15.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hickam Housing is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Hickam Housing ranks 141st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hickam Housing's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 58.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Hickam Housing's population has increased from 12.1% to 15.4%.

Hickam Housing is less Multiracial than neighboring Iroquois Point (21.5% Multiracial), Halawa (18.2% Multiracial), Ewa Beach (22.9% Multiracial), Aiea (16.6% Multiracial), and Waimalu (18.5% 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.