Hawaii

Honolulu

1,016,508
2020 population
1900
first census record
13
census records

About Honolulu

Honolulu, Hawaii, first appears in the United States federal census in 1900, when it recorded a population of 58,504. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 1,016,508.

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

On the ground today, 10 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Kalanikupule (Oahu, 1794), Battle of Nuuanu Pali, Wilcox Rebellion (1889), and 175 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20201,016,508
2010953,207
2000876,156
1990836,231
1980762,565
1970629,176
1960500,409
1950353,020
1940257,696
1930202,887
1920123,496
191081,993
190058,504
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Honolulu

Military engagements that took place in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Battle of Kalanikupule (Oahu, 1794)
1794
Battle of Nuuanu Pali
1795
Wilcox Rebellion (1889)
1889
Overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom (1893)
1893
Counter-Revolution of 1895 (Wilcox Revolt)
1895
World War II — Attack on Pearl Harbor
1941
Attack on Pearl Harbor — Ford Island
1941
Attack on Pearl Harbor — Hickam Field
1941
Attack on Pearl Harbor — Battleship Row
1941
Attack on Pearl Harbor — Wheeler Field
1941

Historic places in Honolulu

National Register of Historic Places listings in Honolulu, Hawaii.

USS BOWFIN
Honolulu
Fort Ruger Historic District
Honolulu
Pearl Harbor, U.S. Naval Base
Pearl City
Church of the Crossroads
Honolulu
Hawaii Theatre
Honolulu
U.S. Coast Guard Diamond Head Lighthouse
Honolulu
War Memorial Natatorium
Honolulu
Wheeler Field
Schofield Barracks
Moana Hotel
Honolulu
Kamehameha V Post Office
Honolulu
Palm Circle Historic District
Honolulu
Iolani Palace
Honolulu
U.S.S. ARIZONA Memorial
Pearl City
Opana Radar Site
Kawela
Salvation Army Waioli Tea Room
Honolulu
Kapuaiwa Building
Honolulu
Hocking, Alfred, House
Honolulu
Linn, R. N., House
Honolulu
Sinclair, Dr. Archibald Neil, House
Honolulu
U.S. Coast Guard Makapuu Point Light
Waimanalo
St. Andrew's Cathedral (Additional Documentation)
Honolulu
Oakley, George D., House
Honolulu
Foster Botanic Garden
Honolulu
USS UTAH Wreck
Honolulu
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Frequently asked about Honolulu

When does Honolulu first appear in the US census?
Honolulu, Hawaii first appears in the federal census in 1900, with a recorded population of 58,504.
What is the population of Honolulu?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Honolulu had a recorded population of 1,016,508.
Were any battles fought in Honolulu?
10 documented military engagements took place in Honolulu, including Battle of Kalanikupule (Oahu, 1794), Battle of Nuuanu Pali, Wilcox Rebellion (1889).
How many historic places are in Honolulu?
175 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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