Honolulu County, HI population by race
The table below shows Honolulu County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 195,246 | 19.33% |
| Black or African American | 25,438 | 2.52% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,441 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 426,815 | 42.25% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 101,542 | 10.05% |
| Some other race | 15,556 | 1.54% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 243,062 | 24.06% |
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Honolulu County 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; Honolulu County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Honolulu County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Honolulu County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 19.33% are white, 2.52% are Black or African American, 0.24% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 42.25% are Asian, 10.05% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.54% are some other race and 24.06% are multiracial.
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Honolulu County, HI population by race.
The largest racial group in Honolulu County is Asian with a population of 426,815 (42.25% of the total population).
Honolulu County '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 county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Honolulu County is Asian with a population of 426,815 (42.25% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 243,062 (24.06% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Honolulu County, HI
By ethnicity, 103,393 (10.24% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 906,707 (89.76% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Honolulu County, the largest racial group is Asian alone with a population of 420,208 (46.34% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Honolulu County, HI Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Honolulu County's Non-Hispanic population.
Honolulu County 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 | 175,963 | 19.41% |
| Black or African American alone | 23,555 | 2.60% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1,495 | 0.16% |
| Asian alone | 420,208 | 46.34% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 94,883 | 10.46% |
| Some other race alone | 2,330 | 0.26% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 188,273 | 20.76% |
Among the Hispanic population in Honolulu County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 34,718 (33.58% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Honolulu County, HI Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Honolulu County's Hispanic population.
Honolulu County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 33,855 | 32.74% |
| Puerto Rican | 34,718 | 33.58% |
| Cuban | 1,345 | 1.30% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 33,475 | 32.38% |
Things to know
What percentage of Honolulu County, HI is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 10.24% of Honolulu County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Honolulu County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 34,718 (33.58% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Honolulu County, HI have?
Honolulu County, HI has 25,438 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.52% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Honolulu County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Honolulu County, HI?
With 89.76% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Honolulu County.
That being said, with a 19.33% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Honolulu County.
What is the majority race in Honolulu County, HI?
With a population of 426,815 (42.25% of the total population), Asians are the largest racial majority in Honolulu County.
Whites are second largest race in Honolulu County, with 19.33% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
