Honokaa, HI Demographics

A map of Honokaa's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Multiracial	714	675	36.4%	25.0%
Asian	655	938	33.4%	34.8%
White	270	559	13.8%	20.7%
Hispanic	231	229	11.8%	8.5%
Native American/Other	93	285	4.7%	10.6%
Black	0	13	0.0%	0.5%

Honokaa, Hawaii has an estimated population of 1,963, a large decrease from the 2,699 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 36.4% Multiracial, 33.4% Asian, 13.8% White, 11.8% Hispanic, 4.7% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Honokaa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Honokaa has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Honokaa, that probability was 75.5% in 2020 and 72.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Honokaa is ranked the 101st 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). Honokaa was ranked the 82nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Honokaa's White Population

270 residents of Honokaa, or 13.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Honokaa is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Honokaa ranks 104th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Honokaa's White population has declined by an estimated 51.7%. White residents' share of Honokaa's population has decreased from 20.7% to 13.8%.

Honokaa is less White than neighboring Paauilo (16.6% White), Kukuihaele (56.5% White), Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) (22.2% White), Laupahoehoe (32% White), and Halaula (16.7% White).

Honokaa's Black Population

0 residents of Honokaa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Honokaa is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Honokaa ranks 97th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Honokaa's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Honokaa's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Honokaa is less Black than neighboring Paauilo (2.3% Black), Laupahoehoe (2.9% Black), and Halaula (2.1% Black).

Honokaa's Asian Population

655 residents of Honokaa, or 33.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Honokaa is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Honokaa ranks 35th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Honokaa's Asian population has declined by an estimated 30.2%. Asian residents' share of Honokaa's population has decreased from 34.8% to 33.4%.

Honokaa is more Asian than neighboring Paauilo (31.5% Asian), Kukuihaele (5.2% Asian), Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) (18% Asian), Laupahoehoe (25.5% Asian), and Halaula (15.6% Asian).

Honokaa's Hispanic Population

231 residents of Honokaa, or 11.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Honokaa is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Honokaa ranks 114th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Honokaa's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Honokaa's population has increased from 8.5% to 11.8%.

Honokaa is more Hispanic than neighboring Kukuihaele (1.9% Hispanic), and Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) (11% Hispanic). Honokaa is less Hispanic than neighboring Paauilo (12.5% Hispanic), Laupahoehoe (14% Hispanic), and Halaula (12.4% Hispanic).

Honokaa's Native American/Other Population

93 residents of Honokaa, or 4.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Honokaa is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Honokaa ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Honokaa's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 67.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Honokaa's population has decreased from 10.6% to 4.7%.

Honokaa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Paauilo (10% Native American/Other), Kukuihaele (13.2% Native American/Other), Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) (13.4% Native American/Other), Laupahoehoe (7.3% Native American/Other), and Halaula (17.8% Native American/Other).

Honokaa's Multiracial Population

714 residents of Honokaa, or 36.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Honokaa is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Honokaa ranks 48th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Honokaa's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Honokaa's population has increased from 25.0% to 36.4%.

Honokaa is more Multiracial than neighboring Paauilo (27.2% Multiracial), Kukuihaele (23.2% Multiracial), Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) (35.4% Multiracial), Laupahoehoe (18.2% Multiracial), and Halaula (35.3% 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.