Honomu, HI Demographics
A map of Honomu's Population by Race
Honomu, Hawaii has an estimated population of 376, a large decrease from the 452 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 30.1% White, 26.1% Multiracial, 23.4% Asian, 10.4% Hispanic, 9.3% Native American/Other, and 0.8% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Honomu, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Honomu has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 Honomu, that probability was 78.0% in 2020 and 76.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Honomu is ranked the 145th 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). Honomu was ranked the 143rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Honomu's White Population
113 residents of Honomu, or 30.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Honomu is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Honomu ranks 82nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Honomu's White population has declined by an estimated 8.1%. White residents' share of Honomu's population has increased from 27.2% to 30.1%.
Honomu is more White than neighboring Pepeekeo (11.6% White), Papaikou (9.8% White), and Wainaku (26.3% White). Honomu is less White than neighboring Paukaa (43.1% White), and Laupahoehoe (32% White).
Honomu's Black Population
3 residents of Honomu, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Honomu is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Honomu ranks 49th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Honomu's Black population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Black residents' share of Honomu's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.
Honomu is more Black than neighboring Pepeekeo (0% Black), and Papaikou (0% Black). Honomu is less Black than neighboring Paukaa (1.1% Black), Wainaku (1.2% Black), and Laupahoehoe (2.9% Black).
Honomu's Asian Population
88 residents of Honomu, or 23.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Honomu is considerably lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Honomu ranks 66th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Honomu's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. Asian residents' share of Honomu's population has increased from 21.9% to 23.4%.
Honomu is more Asian than neighboring Paukaa (17.3% Asian). Honomu is less Asian than neighboring Pepeekeo (24.9% Asian), Papaikou (27.9% Asian), Wainaku (37.5% Asian), and Laupahoehoe (25.5% Asian).
Honomu's Hispanic Population
39 residents of Honomu, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Honomu is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Honomu ranks 11th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Honomu's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 48.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Honomu's population has decreased from 16.8% to 10.4%.
Honomu is more Hispanic than neighboring Papaikou (7.8% Hispanic), Paukaa (5.1% Hispanic), and Wainaku (5.7% Hispanic). Honomu is less Hispanic than neighboring Pepeekeo (11.8% Hispanic), and Laupahoehoe (14% Hispanic).
Honomu's Native American/Other Population
35 residents of Honomu, or 9.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Honomu is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Honomu ranks 104th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Honomu's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 5.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Honomu's population has increased from 8.2% to 9.3%.
Honomu is more Native American/Other than neighboring Paukaa (7.6% Native American/Other), Wainaku (0.4% Native American/Other), and Laupahoehoe (7.3% Native American/Other). Honomu is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pepeekeo (29.3% Native American/Other), and Papaikou (12.5% Native American/Other).
Honomu's Multiracial Population
98 residents of Honomu, or 26.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Honomu is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Honomu ranks 49th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Honomu's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Honomu's population has increased from 25.0% to 26.1%.
Honomu is more Multiracial than neighboring Pepeekeo (22.5% Multiracial), Paukaa (25.8% Multiracial), and Laupahoehoe (18.2% Multiracial). Honomu is less Multiracial than neighboring Papaikou (42% Multiracial), and Wainaku (28.9% 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.