Largest Native Hawaiian population, US metro areas
US metro areas ranked by the number of residents who are Native Hawaiian, from the 2023 American Community Survey detailed-origin tables. Each list covers the full eligible universe; download the complete data as CSV. Honolulu, HI leads at 196,688. 760 metro areas qualify in total. California carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest native hawaiian population?
Honolulu, HI ranks #1 with 196,688 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by native hawaiian population?
Honolulu, HI, Hilo-Kailua, HI, Kahului-Wailuku, HI, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
760 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is native hawaiian population measured?
Number of residents who are Native Hawaiian (Pacific Islander origin, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).