The map below shows majority race by area in Hawaii, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Hawaii racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Hawaii overall is asian, making up 33.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 29.7%. There are more asian people in the central areas of the state. People who identify as other are most likely to be living in the north places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
Hawaii Population |
|---|---|
White |
23.6% |
Hispanic |
11.4% |
Black |
2.0% |
Asian |
33.1% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
29.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Hawaii Population |
|---|---|
White |
23.6% |
Hispanic |
11.4% |
Black |
2.0% |
Asian |
33.1% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
29.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Hawaii
The map below shows diversity in Hawaii. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the state would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Hawaii Diversity Score
100
With a diversity score of 100 out of 100, Hawaii is much more diverse than other US states. The most diverse area within Hawaii's proper boundaries is to the east of the state. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Hawaii.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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