Hawaii

Hawaii

200,629
2020 population
1900
first census record
13
census records

About Hawaii

Hawaii, Hawaii, first appears in the United States federal census in 1900, when it recorded a population of 46,843. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 200,629.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Moku'ohai, Battle of Hilo Bay, Sacrifice at Puukohola Heiau (1791), and 97 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020200,629
2010185,079
2000148,677
1990120,317
198092,053
197063,468
196061,332
195068,350
194073,276
193073,325
192064,895
191055,382
190046,843
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Hawaii

Military engagements that took place in Hawaii, Hawaii.

Battle of Moku'ohai
1782
Battle of Hilo Bay
1782
Sacrifice at Puukohola Heiau (1791)
1791
Battle of Kuamoo
1819

Historic places in Hawaii

National Register of Historic Places listings in Hawaii, Hawaii.

Williamson, A. J., House
Hilo
Kamehameha III's Birthplace
Keauhou
Mokuaikaua Church
Kailua-Kona
Hata, S., Building
Hilo
Puna-Ka'u Historic District
Pahala
Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii
Keauhou Holua Slide
Keauhou
Ahole Holua Complex
Milolii
Kilauea Crater
Hilo
Ahua A Umi Heiau
North Kona
Ainapo Trail
Mauna Loa
Kamoa Point Complex
Kailua-Kona
Kuamo'o Burials
Kailua-Kona
U.S. Post Office and Office Building
Hilo
Shipman, W. H., House
Hilo
Bobcat Trail Habitation Cave (50-10-30-5004)
Pohakuluoa
Lapakahi Complex
Mahukona
Kamakahonu, Residence Of King Kamehameha I
Kailua-Kona
Palace Theater
Hilo
Volcano Block Building
Hilo
Uchida Coffee Farm
Kealakekua
Star of the Sea Church-Kalapana Painted Church
Kaimu
Daifukuji Soto Zen Mission
Honalo
St. Benedict's Catholic Church
Honaunau
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Frequently asked about Hawaii

When does Hawaii first appear in the US census?
Hawaii, Hawaii first appears in the federal census in 1900, with a recorded population of 46,843.
What is the population of Hawaii?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Hawaii had a recorded population of 200,629.
Were any battles fought in Hawaii?
4 documented military engagements took place in Hawaii, including Battle of Moku'ohai, Battle of Hilo Bay, Sacrifice at Puukohola Heiau (1791).
How many historic places are in Hawaii?
97 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Hawaii, Hawaii.
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