Most Asian cities in Hawaii research summary. We analyzed Hawaii’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in Hawaii based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Asian city in Hawaii is Waipahu based on the most recent Census data.
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Waipahu is 69.6% Asian.
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The least Asian city in Hawaii is Hickam Housing.
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Hickam Housing is 4.4% Asian.
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Hawaii is 36.4% Asian.
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Hawaii is the most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in Hawaii with the largest Asian population in 2026:
Which city in Hawaii had the largest Asian population? Waipahu took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in Hawaii for 2026. 69.6% of Waipahu identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Hawaii ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.
And if you already knew these places were Asian, check out the best places to live in Hawaii or the most diverse places in Hawaii.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In Hawaii For 2026
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Population: 40,482
% Asian: 69.6%
# Of Asian Residents: 28,176
More on Waipahu: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 7,415
% Asian: 63.8%
# Of Asian Residents: 4,731
More on Ewa Villages: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 7,528
% Asian: 60.56%
# Of Asian Residents: 4,559
More on Waikele: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 10,870
% Asian: 57.01%
# Of Asian Residents: 6,197
More on Waipio: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 13,555
% Asian: 55.94%
# Of Asian Residents: 7,582
More on Royal Kunia: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 28,288
% Asian: 55.4%
# Of Asian Residents: 15,671
More on Kahului: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 13,061
% Asian: 54.83%
# Of Asian Residents: 7,161
More on Waimalu: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 9,087
% Asian: 54.67%
# Of Asian Residents: 4,968
More on Aiea: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 44,547
% Asian: 54.52%
# Of Asian Residents: 24,289
More on Pearl City: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 14,376
% Asian: 51.93%
# Of Asian Residents: 7,465
More on Ewa Beach: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Hawaii With The Largest Asian Population For 2026
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in Hawaii.
The Census’s most recently available data comes from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- Hispanic or Latino
- White alone*
- Black or African American alone*
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
- Asian alone*
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
- Some other race alone*
- Two or more races*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Asian alone.
We limited our analysis to cities with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 51 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 69.6% to 4.4%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percentage of Asian population, with a higher score being more Asian than a lower score. Waipahu took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Hickam Housing was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2026. This report reflects our eleventh time ranking the cities in Hawaii with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Hawaii ranked by population of Asian residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Asian Populations Across Hawaii
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across Hawaii according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in Hawaii are Waipahu, Ewa Villages, Waikele, Waipio, Royal Kunia, Kahului, Waimalu, Aiea, Pearl City, and Ewa Beach.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Hawaii:
- Hickam Housing
- Schofield Barracks
- Nanakuli
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Table: Asian Population By City In Hawaii
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
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| 1 | Waipahu | 40,482 | 28,176 | 69.6% |
| 2 | Ewa Villages | 7,415 | 4,731 | 63.8% |
| 3 | Waikele | 7,528 | 4,559 | 60.56% |
| 4 | Waipio | 10,870 | 6,197 | 57.01% |
| 5 | Royal Kunia | 13,555 | 7,582 | 55.94% |
| 6 | Kahului | 28,288 | 15,671 | 55.4% |
| 7 | Waimalu | 13,061 | 7,161 | 54.83% |
| 8 | Aiea | 9,087 | 4,968 | 54.67% |
| 9 | Pearl City | 44,547 | 24,289 | 54.52% |
| 10 | Ewa Beach | 14,376 | 7,465 | 51.93% |
| 11 | Urban Honolulu | 345,482 | 178,934 | 51.79% |
| 12 | Halawa | 14,385 | 7,403 | 51.46% |
| 13 | Mililani Mauka | 21,278 | 10,040 | 47.18% |
| 14 | East Honolulu | 51,360 | 24,028 | 46.78% |
| 15 | Ewa Gentry | 26,563 | 12,268 | 46.18% |
| 16 | Mililani Town | 27,668 | 12,475 | 45.09% |
| 17 | West Loch Estate | 5,544 | 2,497 | 45.04% |
| 18 | Lihue | 7,901 | 3,214 | 40.68% |
| 19 | Wahiawa | 17,996 | 7,225 | 40.15% |
| 20 | Lahaina | 10,162 | 4,070 | 40.05% |
| 21 | Waipio Acres | 5,332 | 2,101 | 39.4% |
| 22 | Waihee-Waiehu | 10,988 | 4,222 | 38.42% |
| 23 | Kaneohe | 37,355 | 14,039 | 37.58% |
| 24 | Kapaa | 11,094 | 3,794 | 34.2% |
| 25 | Hilo | 50,404 | 17,232 | 34.19% |
| 26 | Wailuku | 16,926 | 5,657 | 33.42% |
| 27 | Ocean Pointe | 17,085 | 5,405 | 31.64% |
| 28 | Ahuimanu | 8,452 | 2,620 | 31.0% |
| 29 | Makakilo | 20,735 | 5,709 | 27.53% |
| 30 | Kapolei | 22,232 | 5,822 | 26.19% |
| 31 | Wailua Homesteads | 5,431 | 1,310 | 24.12% |
| 32 | Napili-Honokowai | 7,308 | 1,570 | 21.48% |
| 33 | Kihei | 21,567 | 4,565 | 21.17% |
| 34 | Kailua Cdp (Hawaii County) | 21,818 | 4,150 | 19.02% |
| 35 | Pukalani | 8,679 | 1,626 | 18.73% |
| 36 | Kailua Cdp (Honolulu County) | 39,640 | 7,413 | 18.7% |
| 37 | Waimea Cdp (Hawaii County) | 9,286 | 1,668 | 17.96% |
| 38 | Makawao | 7,353 | 1,281 | 17.42% |
| 39 | Hawaiian Paradise Park | 13,203 | 1,993 | 15.1% |
| 40 | Laie | 5,699 | 826 | 14.49% |
| 41 | Kula | 6,791 | 948 | 13.96% |
| 42 | Maili | 11,570 | 1,520 | 13.14% |
| 43 | Waimanalo | 6,054 | 792 | 13.08% |
| 44 | Waikoloa Village | 7,543 | 810 | 10.74% |
| 45 | Wailea | 6,352 | 633 | 9.97% |
| 46 | Makaha | 10,066 | 889 | 8.83% |
| 47 | Waianae | 12,918 | 1,112 | 8.61% |
| 48 | Haiku-Pauwela | 9,178 | 504 | 5.49% |
| 49 | Nanakuli | 12,383 | 635 | 5.13% |
| 50 | Schofield Barracks | 16,270 | 807 | 4.96% |
| 51 | Hickam Housing | 9,425 | 415 | 4.4% |