The 10 Hawaii Cities With The Largest Black Population For 2023


We used Saturday Night Science to determine the cities in Hawaii with the largest African American population.

Most African American cities in Hawaii research summary. We analyzed Hawaii’s most recent Census data to determine the blackest cities in Hawaii based on the percentage of Black residents. Here are the results of our analysis:

  • The city with the largest African American population in Hawaii is Schofield Barracks based on the most recent Census data.

  • Schofield Barracks is 16.26% Black.

  • The least African American city in Hawaii is Kula.

  • Kula is 0.0% Black.

  • Hawaii is 1.8% Black.

  • Hawaii is the 41st blackest state in the United States.


Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table


The Black community is one of the fastest-growing communities in America this decade.

Roughly 42 million people identifying as Black or African American live in the United States, making up 12% of the total population. According to the most recent American Community Survey, the Black population in Hawaii is 26,521 – at 1.8% of the total population of Hawaii.

The percentage growth of Blacks in America is the third largest percentage change for any race according to the Census’s race and ethnicity definition. Most scholars and historians agree that increasing diversity in America is a good thing.

We agree.

But how has the increase in the black population impacted Hawaii? Which cities and towns in Hawaii have seen the greatest increase in its Black population?

We broke down the most recent census data to determine the cities in Hawaii with the largest African American population in 2023:

What’s the blackest city in Hawaii? The city with the largest Black population in Hawaii for 2023 is Schofield Barracks. See if Schofield Barracks ranked as one of the most african american places in America.

And if you already knew these places were Black, check out the best places to live in Hawaii or the most diverse places in Hawaii.

The 10 Blackest Cities In Hawaii For 2023

1. Schofield Barracks

Schofield Barracks, HI

Source: Public domain
Overall SnackAbility

6
/10

Population: 18,255
% African American: 16.26%
# Of African American Residents: 2,968
Percent Change Since 2010: 63.71%
More on Schofield Barracks:  Data | Cost Of Living

2. Hickam Housing

Hickam Housing, HI

Source: Public domain
Overall SnackAbility

6
/10

Population: 10,022
% African American: 6.25%
# Of African American Residents: 626
Percent Change Since 2010: 62.18%
More on Hickam Housing:  Data | Cost Of Living

3. Makakilo

Makakilo, HI

Source: Wikipedia User Travis.Thurston | CC BY-SA 3.0
Overall SnackAbility

7
/10

Population: 20,862
% African American: 5.43%
# Of African American Residents: 1,133
Percent Change Since 2010: 66.13%
More on Makakilo:  Data | Cost Of Living

4. Ocean Pointe

Ocean Pointe, HI

Source: Wikipedia User Ekrem Canli | CC BY-SA 4.0
Overall SnackAbility

7.5
/10

Population: 16,676
% African American: 4.5%
# Of African American Residents: 750
Percent Change Since 2010: 36.61%
More on Ocean Pointe:  Data | Cost Of Living

5. Maili

Maili, HI

Source: Wikipedia User Nicolai Edgar Andersen | CC BY-SA 4.0
Overall SnackAbility

6
/10

Population: 13,245
% African American: 3.79%
# Of African American Residents: 502
Percent Change Since 2010: 123.11%
More on Maili:  Data | Cost Of Living

6. Makaha

Makaha, HI

Source: Wikipedia User Nicolai Edgar Andersen | CC BY-SA 4.0
Overall SnackAbility

5
/10

Population: 9,710
% African American: 3.79%
# Of African American Residents: 368
Percent Change Since 2010: 287.37%
More on Makaha:  Data | Cost Of Living

7. Waimalu

Overall SnackAbility

7.5
/10

Population: 13,818
% African American: 3.44%
# Of African American Residents: 475
Percent Change Since 2010: -35.11%
More on Waimalu:  Data | Cost Of Living

8. Ewa Gentry

Ewa Gentry, HI

Source: Wikipedia User Travis.Thurston | CC BY-SA 3.0
Overall SnackAbility

7
/10

Population: 28,125
% African American: 3.23%
# Of African American Residents: 909
Percent Change Since 2010: -2.47%
More on Ewa Gentry:  Data | Cost Of Living

9. Mililani Mauka

Mililani Mauka, HI

Source: Public domain
Overall SnackAbility

7.5
/10

Population: 21,657
% African American: 2.89%
# Of African American Residents: 626
Percent Change Since 2010: 69.65%
More on Mililani Mauka:  Data | Cost Of Living

10. Waikele

Waikele, HI

Source: Wikipedia User Pmattes | CC BY-SA 3.0
Overall SnackAbility

7.5
/10

Population: 7,495
% African American: 2.67%
# Of African American Residents: 200
Percent Change Since 2010: 86.92%
More on Waikele:  Data | Cost Of Living

Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Hawaii With The Largest Black Population For 2023

We still believe in the accuracy of data — especially from the Census. So that’s where we went to get the race breakdown across Hawaii.

That leads 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*
* Not Hispanic or latino

Our particular column of interest was the number of people who identified as Black or African American.

We limited our analysis to non-CDPs with a population greater than 5,000 people in Hawaii. That left us with 51 cities.

We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Black or African American. The percentages ranked from 16.3% to 0.0%.

Finally, we ranked each city based on the percentage of the Black population, with a higher score being more Black than a lower score. Schofield Barracks took the distinction of being the most Black, while Kula was the least African American city.

We updated this article for 2023. This is our tenth time ranking the cities in Hawaii with the largest African American population.

Read on for more information on how the cities in Hawaii ranked by population of African American residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.

Summary: Black Populations Across Hawaii

If you’re looking for a breakdown of African American populations across Hawaii according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.

If you’re curious enough, here are the least African American places in Hawaii:

  1. Kula
  2. Ewa Beach
  3. Pukalani

For more Hawaii reading, check out:

African American Population By City In Hawaii

Rank City % African American Population
1 Schofield Barracks 16.26% 18,255
2 Hickam Housing 6.25% 10,022
3 Makakilo 5.43% 20,862
4 Ocean Pointe 4.5% 16,676
5 Maili 3.79% 13,245
6 Makaha 3.79% 9,710
7 Waimalu 3.44% 13,818
8 Ewa Gentry 3.23% 28,125
9 Mililani Mauka 2.89% 21,657
10 Waikele 2.67% 7,495
11 Kapolei 2.4% 23,248
12 Waipio Acres 2.35% 5,618
13 Mililani Town 2.26% 27,974
14 Wahiawa 2.2% 17,357
15 West Loch Estate 2.12% 6,239
16 Lihue 1.95% 8,371
17 Waikoloa Village 1.86% 7,519
18 Urban Honolulu 1.8% 351,554
19 Pearl City 1.59% 45,941
20 Wailuku 1.53% 15,670
21 Halawa 1.46% 14,990
22 Waihee-Waiehu 1.36% 11,059
23 Royal Kunia 1.28% 14,390
24 Kailua Cdp (Hawaii County) 1.18% 21,460
25 Waipio 1.04% 10,989
26 Aiea 1.01% 9,527
27 Kapaa 0.99% 11,516
28 Kahului 0.97% 27,938
29 Ewa Villages 0.92% 6,657
30 Kihei 0.92% 22,840
31 Makawao 0.81% 7,670
32 Waianae 0.8% 14,152
33 Hilo 0.67% 46,559
34 Nanakuli 0.66% 12,587
35 East Honolulu 0.64% 50,076
36 Kaneohe 0.57% 34,509
37 Kailua Cdp (Honolulu County) 0.57% 40,402
38 Wailea 0.5% 6,546
39 Waipahu 0.45% 39,927
40 Laie 0.44% 6,436
41 Lahaina 0.11% 13,261
42 Wailua Homesteads 0.09% 6,634
43 Napili-Honokowai 0.09% 6,762
44 Waimea Cdp (Hawaii County) 0.02% 10,422
45 Ahuimanu 0.01% 8,943
46 Hawaiian Paradise Park 0.0% 11,942
47 Haiku-Pauwela 0.0% 9,347
48 Waimanalo 0.0% 5,371
49 Pukalani 0.0% 7,315
50 Ewa Beach 0.0% 14,614
51 Kula 0.0% 7,495
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One thought on “The 10 Hawaii Cities With The Largest Black Population For 2023

  1. Schofield Barracks, Kaneohe Station and Hickam are military bases, not cities. The black population in the military, especially the army, is higher than the national average. In addition, service members are not considered residents of Hawaii and should not be included in our local demographic. Your numbers are skewed.

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