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The Latino and Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing communities in America this decade.
According to the most recent American Community Survey, there are now some 6.3M more Hispanics living in America than in 2010.
That's the largest absolute growth and a 14.9% increase. The percentage growth is the third largest percentage change for any race according to the Census's race and ethnicity definition.
But how has the increase impacted Hawaii? Where cities and towns in Hawaii have seen the greatest increase in it's Hispanic population?
Turns out there's been a 37.5% increase in the Hispanic population in Hawaii.
The 10 Cities In Hawaii With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
What's the city in Hawaii with the largest hispanic/latino population? Napili-Honokowai took the number one over all spot for the largest Hispanic population in Hawaii for 2023.
Read on 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: 6,762
% Hispanic/Latino: 22.64%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,531
Percent Change Since 2010: 57.84%
More on Napili-Honokowai: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 14,152
% Hispanic/Latino: 20.63%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,919
Percent Change Since 2010: 96.83%
More on Waianae: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 18,255
% Hispanic/Latino: 20.28%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,703
Percent Change Since 2010: 35.15%
More on Schofield Barracks: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 9,347
% Hispanic/Latino: 19.1%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,785
Percent Change Since 2010: 131.82%
More on Haiku-Pauwela: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 9,710
% Hispanic/Latino: 18.57%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,803
Percent Change Since 2010: 60.98%
More on Makaha: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 13,245
% Hispanic/Latino: 17.86%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,365
Percent Change Since 2010: 107.64%
More on Maili: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 10,022
% Hispanic/Latino: 17.29%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,733
Percent Change Since 2010: 63.18%
More on Hickam Housing: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 6,239
% Hispanic/Latino: 16.65%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,039
Percent Change Since 2010: 217.74%
More on West Loch Estate: Real Estate | Data
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Population: 7,670
% Hispanic/Latino: 16.08%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,233
Percent Change Since 2010: 99.51%
More on Makawao: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 16,676
% Hispanic/Latino: 15.97%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,663
Percent Change Since 2010: 475.16%
More on Ocean Pointe: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Hawaii With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
We still believe in the accuracy of data -- especially from the census. So that's where we went to get the breakdown of race across Hawaii.
That lead us to the Census's most recently available data, the 2017-2021 American Community Survey data from the US Census.
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 non-CDPs with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 51 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are Hispanic or Latino. The percentages ranked from 22.6% to 5.3%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percent of Hispanic or Latino population with a higher score being more Hispanic or Latino than a lower score. Napili-Honokowai took the distinction of being the most Hispanic or Latino, while Laie was the least Hispanic or Latino city. You can download the data here.
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
If you're looking for a breakdown of Latino populations across Hawaii according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Hispanic or Latino places in Hawaii:
- Laie
- East Honolulu
- Ewa Villages
For more Hawaii reading, check out:
Detailed List Of The Most Hispanic Cities In Hawaii
| Rank | City | % Hispanic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Napili-Honokowai | 22.64% |
| 2 | Waianae | 20.63% |
| 3 | Schofield Barracks | 20.28% |
| 4 | Haiku-Pauwela | 19.1% |
| 5 | Makaha | 18.57% |
| 6 | Maili | 17.86% |
| 7 | Hickam Housing | 17.29% |
| 8 | West Loch Estate | 16.65% |
| 9 | Makawao | 16.08% |
| 10 | Ocean Pointe | 15.97% |
| 11 | Lihue | 14.78% |
| 12 | Wailua Homesteads | 14.73% |
| 13 | Ewa Gentry | 14.57% |
| 14 | Nanakuli | 14.31% |
| 15 | Ewa Beach | 14.03% |
| 16 | Waikoloa Village | 13.99% |
| 17 | Waimanalo | 13.76% |
| 18 | Wahiawa | 13.72% |
| 19 | Aiea | 13.46% |
| 20 | Kihei | 13.37% |
| 21 | Kapolei | 12.93% |
| 22 | Hilo | 12.83% |
| 23 | Waipio Acres | 12.39% |
| 24 | Kailua Cdp (Hawaii County) | 11.95% |
| 25 | Hawaiian Paradise Park | 11.87% |
| 26 | Ahuimanu | 11.67% |
| 27 | Makakilo | 11.63% |
| 28 | Lahaina | 11.55% |
| 29 | Royal Kunia | 11.29% |
| 30 | Waikele | 10.97% |
| 31 | Wailuku | 10.96% |
| 32 | Kaneohe | 10.69% |
| 33 | Mililani Town | 10.51% |
| 34 | Wailea | 10.42% |
| 35 | Kula | 10.34% |
| 36 | Waimalu | 10.23% |
| 37 | Mililani Mauka | 9.84% |
| 38 | Waihee-Waiehu | 9.53% |
| 39 | Kahului | 9.19% |
| 40 | Waipio | 9.07% |
| 41 | Kapaa | 8.66% |
| 42 | Kailua Cdp (Honolulu County) | 8.65% |
| 43 | Pukalani | 8.57% |
| 44 | Pearl City | 8.07% |
| 45 | Urban Honolulu | 7.2% |
| 46 | Halawa | 7.12% |
| 47 | Waipahu | 6.54% |
| 48 | Waimea Cdp (Hawaii County) | 6.25% |
| 49 | Ewa Villages | 6.02% |
| 50 | East Honolulu | 5.79% |
| 51 | Laie | 5.25% |
