Most Hispanic/Latino cities in Hawaii research summary. We used Saturday Night Science to analyze Hawaii’s most recent Census data to determine the most Hispanic/Latino cities based on the percentage of Hispanic/Latino residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Hispanic/Latino city in Hawaii is Napili-Honokowai, based on the most recent Census data.
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Napili-Honokowai is 24.8% Hispanic/Latino.
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The least Hispanic/Latino city in Hawaii is Laie.
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Laie is 5.73% Hispanic/Latino.
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Hawaii is 11.0% Hispanic/Latino.
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Hawaii is the 2most Hispanic/Latino state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
The 10 Cities In Hawaii With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2024
What’s the city in Hawaii with the largest Hispanic/Latino population? Napili-Honokowai took the number one overall spot for the largest Hispanic population in Hawaii for 2024.
Continue 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 Hispanic, check out the best places to live in Hawaii or the safest places in Hawaii.
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Population: 6,779
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,681
% Hispanic/Latino: 24.8%
More on Napili-Honokowai: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 18,133
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,759
% Hispanic/Latino: 20.73%
More on Schofield Barracks: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 5,743
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,106
% Hispanic/Latino: 19.26%
More on Waimanalo: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 16,173
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,038
% Hispanic/Latino: 18.78%
More on Ocean Pointe: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 13,749
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,554
% Hispanic/Latino: 18.58%
More on Waianae: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 13,041
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,308
% Hispanic/Latino: 17.7%
More on Hawaiian Paradise Park: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 7,704
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,307
% Hispanic/Latino: 16.97%
More on Makawao: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 8,649
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,430
% Hispanic/Latino: 16.53%
More on Lihue: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 10,042
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,631
% Hispanic/Latino: 16.24%
More on Makaha: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 22,701
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,454
% Hispanic/Latino: 15.22%
More on Kapolei: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Hawaii With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2024
We used Saturday Night Science to compare data on race from the US Census for every city in Hawaii.
Hawaii’s most recently available data comes from the 2018-2022 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 Hispanic or Latino.
We limited our analysis to places in Hawaii with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 51 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of Hispanic or Latino residents in each Hawaii city. The percentages ranked from 24.8% to 5.7%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percentage of the Hispanic or Latino population, with a higher score being more Hispanic or Latino than a lower score. Napili-Honokowai was the most Hispanic or Latino, while Laie was the least Hispanic or Latino city.
We updated this article for 2024. This article represents our tenth time ranking the cities in Hawaii with the largest Hispanic/Latino population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Hawaii ranked by population of Hispanic or Latino residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Hispanic or Latino Populations Across Hawaii
According to the most recent data, this is an accurate list if you’re looking for a breakdown of Latino populations for each place across Hawaii.
The most Hispanic/Latino cities in Hawaii are Napili-Honokowai, Schofield Barracks, Waimanalo, Ocean Pointe, Waianae, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Makawao, Lihue, Makaha, and Kapolei.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Hispanic or Latino places in Hawaii:
- Laie
- East Honolulu
- Waipahu
For more Hawaii reading, check out:
Most Hispanic Cities In Hawaii
Rank | City | Population | Hispanic Pop. | % Hispanic |
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1 | Napili-Honokowai | 6,779 | 1,681 | 24.8% |
2 | Schofield Barracks | 18,133 | 3,759 | 20.73% |
3 | Waimanalo | 5,743 | 1,106 | 19.26% |
4 | Ocean Pointe | 16,173 | 3,038 | 18.78% |
5 | Waianae | 13,749 | 2,554 | 18.58% |
6 | Hawaiian Paradise Park | 13,041 | 2,308 | 17.7% |
7 | Makawao | 7,704 | 1,307 | 16.97% |
8 | Lihue | 8,649 | 1,430 | 16.53% |
9 | Makaha | 10,042 | 1,631 | 16.24% |
10 | Kapolei | 22,701 | 3,454 | 15.22% |
11 | Ewa Gentry | 27,198 | 4,082 | 15.01% |
12 | Hickam Housing | 9,502 | 1,399 | 14.72% |
13 | Haiku-Pauwela | 9,245 | 1,348 | 14.58% |
14 | Ahuimanu | 9,177 | 1,332 | 14.51% |
15 | Waikoloa Village | 7,418 | 1,058 | 14.26% |
16 | Maili | 12,114 | 1,719 | 14.19% |
17 | Nanakuli | 12,370 | 1,749 | 14.14% |
18 | Kihei | 22,247 | 3,092 | 13.9% |
19 | West Loch Estate | 6,469 | 891 | 13.77% |
20 | Pukalani | 7,930 | 1,077 | 13.58% |
21 | Hilo | 47,627 | 6,309 | 13.25% |
22 | Waipio Acres | 5,393 | 706 | 13.09% |
23 | Lahaina | 12,906 | 1,686 | 13.06% |
24 | Makakilo | 21,055 | 2,742 | 13.02% |
25 | Kaneohe | 35,493 | 4,239 | 11.94% |
26 | Wahiawa | 17,400 | 2,040 | 11.72% |
27 | Ewa Beach | 15,167 | 1,696 | 11.18% |
28 | Aiea | 9,571 | 1,069 | 11.17% |
29 | Royal Kunia | 13,919 | 1,545 | 11.1% |
30 | Mililani Town | 27,423 | 3,018 | 11.01% |
31 | Waihee-Waiehu | 11,029 | 1,206 | 10.93% |
32 | Kapaa | 10,846 | 1,084 | 9.99% |
33 | Wailuku | 16,590 | 1,652 | 9.96% |
34 | Wailea | 6,517 | 637 | 9.77% |
35 | Kailua Cdp (Hawaii County) | 21,449 | 1,981 | 9.24% |
36 | Kahului | 27,233 | 2,489 | 9.14% |
37 | Waikele | 7,551 | 689 | 9.12% |
38 | Mililani Mauka | 21,546 | 1,956 | 9.08% |
39 | Wailua Homesteads | 7,189 | 635 | 8.83% |
40 | Pearl City | 46,812 | 3,992 | 8.53% |
41 | Kailua Cdp (Honolulu County) | 40,323 | 3,229 | 8.01% |
42 | Waimalu | 13,932 | 1,099 | 7.89% |
43 | Waimea Cdp (Hawaii County) | 10,458 | 801 | 7.66% |
44 | Waipio | 11,138 | 853 | 7.66% |
45 | Urban Honolulu | 348,547 | 25,554 | 7.33% |
46 | Ewa Villages | 6,550 | 467 | 7.13% |
47 | Kula | 6,578 | 448 | 6.81% |
48 | Halawa | 14,411 | 974 | 6.76% |
49 | Waipahu | 39,873 | 2,479 | 6.22% |
50 | East Honolulu | 49,491 | 2,945 | 5.95% |
51 | Laie | 5,411 | 310 | 5.73% |