How many immigrants are in Hawaii?
About 265K in 2021. This represents 18.2% of the population, or approximately 7 in 40 residents. Immigrants include foreign-born residents, such as naturalized US citizens, those authorized to work in the US, and undocumented residents.
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In 2021
265K
Hawaii residents were foreign-born
In 2021
7 in 40
Hawaii residents were foreign-born
The number of foreign-born residents in Hawaii increased from 240K in 2011 to 265K in 2021. This growth occurred alongside changes in the native-born population due to births, deaths, and migration. The foreign-born share of the total population in Hawaii was 18.2% in 2021, higher than the overall US rate of 13.6%, and up from 17.8% in 2011.
Foreign-born share of the population in Hawaii
Changes in immigrant populations reflect shifts in both local and national demographics. The largest immigrant populations are found in major metro areas. Metro areas in California, Texas, Florida, and parts of the Northeast generally have a higher proportion of foreign-born residents.
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In 2021, the metro areas in the US with the highest and lowest foreign-born population shares were: Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL at 41.2% (highest) and Beckley, WV at 0.8% (lowest). In Hawaii, the highest and lowest were: Urban Honolulu, HI at 19.5% and Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI at 17.8%.
On average, 8.2% of the population in metro areas was foreign-born in 2021
Foreign-born share of the population (2021)
| 1. | Urban Honolulu, HI Metro Area | 19.5% |
| 2. | Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI Metro Area | 17.8% |
