Hawaii Population: 1.455 Million (2022 Census Estimate)

As of July 1, 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates Hawaii's population at 1,455,271.

📈 Recent Trends

• 2020 Census: 1,455,271 (exactly same — minimal change)
• 2010 Census: 1,360,301 → +7.0% over decade
• Peak: 2020 (1,455,271) — slight decline since (est. 1,440K 2023)

🏝️ By County (2022)

👥 Demographics (2022 ACS)

• Median age: 39.6
• Race (alone or combo): Asian 37%, White 25%, Native Hawaiian/PI 10%, Two+ 25%, Hispanic 11%
• Foreign-born: 18%
• Median household income: $88,005
• Poverty rate: 9.5%

🌊 Key Dynamics

• Outmigration: High cost of living → net domestic outmigration (to NV, TX, WA, CA)
• Military: ~60K active duty + dependents (major demographic/economic factor)
• Tourism: 9-10M visitors/yr (pre-COVID) — seasonal population swell
• Aging: Fastest-growing 65+ cohort; caregiver shortage

Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Hawaii