Honolulu Reporter

Of the 1,015,167 citizens living in Honolulu County in 2021, 76.6% said they were only one race, while 23.4% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Honolulu County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was Asian, comprising 42.3% or 429,491 individuals. Following them, white accounted for 19.9% and totaled 201,564 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Honolulu County is 1% lower than the state average, which stands at 24.4%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Honolulu County.

	Estimated Total
Asian	429,491
Multiracial	237,561
White	201,564
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	103,982
African American	25,178
Some Other Race	14,897
American Indian or Alaska Native	2,494

Source: US Census Bureau