Hawaii population by race
The table below shows Hawaii's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 333,296 | 22.98% |
| Black or African American | 28,665 | 1.98% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4,210 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 538,970 | 37.16% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 150,797 | 10.40% |
| Some other race | 24,503 | 1.69% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 370,148 | 25.52% |
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Hawaii population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Hawaii has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Hawaii's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Hawaii population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 22.98% are white, 1.98% are Black or African American, 0.29% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 37.16% are Asian, 10.40% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.69% are some other race and 25.52% are multiracial.
Hawaii 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the state.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Hawaii is Asian with a population of 538,970 (37.16% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 370,148 (25.52% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Hawaii
By ethnicity, 159,023 (10.96% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1.29 million (89.04% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Hawaii, the largest racial group is Asian alone with a population of 529,361 (40.99% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Hawaii Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Hawaii's Non-Hispanic population.
Hawaii Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 305,224 | 23.63% |
| Black or African American alone | 26,664 | 2.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 2,056 | 0.16% |
| Asian alone | 529,361 | 40.99% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 140,790 | 10.90% |
| Some other race alone | 3,861 | 0.30% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 283,610 | 21.96% |
Among the Hispanic population in Hawaii, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 53,894 (33.89% of the total Hispanic population).
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Hawaii Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Hawaii's Hispanic population.
Hawaii Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 51,906 | 32.64% |
| Puerto Rican | 53,894 | 33.89% |
| Cuban | 1,993 | 1.25% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 51,230 | 32.22% |
Things to know
What percentage of Hawaii is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 10.96% of Hawaii population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Hawaii, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 53,894 (33.89% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Hawaii have?
Hawaii has 28,665 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.98% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Hawaii is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Hawaii?
With 89.04% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Hawaii.
That being said, with a 22.98% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Hawaii.
What is the majority race in Hawaii?
With a population of 538,970 (37.16% of the total population), Asians are the largest racial majority in Hawaii.
Whites are second largest race in Hawaii, with 22.98% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
