Most Populated Cities in Hawaii
Cities ranked by total population · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most populated cities in Hawaii based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by total population from highest to lowest. Urban Honolulu leads the ranking with a value of 346,323 and a population of 346,323.
The top three cities are Urban Honolulu (346,323), East Honolulu (50,961), and Hilo (48,223). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most populated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Hawaii.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Urban Honolulu | 346,323 | 346,323 |
| #2 | East Honolulu | 50,961 | 50,961 |
| #3 | Hilo | 48,223 | 48,223 |
| #4 | Pearl City | 45,079 | 45,079 |
| #5 | Waipahu | 39,871 | 39,871 |
| #6 | Kailua CDP (Honolulu County), Hawaii | 39,762 | 39,762 |
| #7 | Kaneohe | 35,945 | 35,945 |
| #8 | Mililani Town | 27,495 | 27,495 |
| #9 | Kahului | 27,068 | 27,068 |
| #10 | Ewa Gentry | 26,738 | 26,738 |
| #11 | Kapolei | 23,033 | 23,033 |
| #12 | Kihei | 22,564 | 22,564 |
| #13 | Mililani Mauka | 21,967 | 21,967 |
| #14 | Kailua CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii | 21,851 | 21,851 |
| #15 | Makakilo | 20,372 | 20,372 |
| #16 | Wahiawa | 17,515 | 17,515 |
| #17 | Schofield Barracks | 16,755 | 16,755 |
| #18 | Ocean Pointe | 16,276 | 16,276 |
| #19 | Wailuku | 15,754 | 15,754 |
| #20 | Ewa Beach | 15,388 | 15,388 |
| #21 | Waimalu | 14,176 | 14,176 |
| #22 | Halawa | 13,809 | 13,809 |
| #23 | Royal Kunia | 13,687 | 13,687 |
| #24 | Hawaiian Paradise Park | 13,273 | 13,273 |
| #25 | Waianae | 12,907 | 12,907 |
| #26 | Nanakuli | 12,282 | 12,282 |
| #27 | Maili | 12,236 | 12,236 |
| #28 | Kaiminani | 11,542 | 11,542 |
| #29 | Lahaina | 11,423 | 11,423 |
| #30 | Waihee-Waiehu | 11,369 | 11,369 |
| #31 | Waipio | 11,196 | 11,196 |
| #32 | Kaneohe Base | 10,973 | 10,973 |
| #33 | Kapaa | 10,886 | 10,886 |
| #34 | Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii | 10,242 | 10,242 |
| #35 | Makaha | 9,898 | 9,898 |
| #36 | Haiku-Pauwela | 9,290 | 9,290 |
| #37 | Hickam Housing | 9,195 | 9,195 |
| #38 | Aiea | 9,155 | 9,155 |
| #39 | Ahuimanu | 8,520 | 8,520 |
| #40 | Pukalani | 8,490 | 8,490 |
| #41 | Waikele | 7,950 | 7,950 |
| #42 | Lihue | 7,847 | 7,847 |
| #43 | Makawao | 7,263 | 7,263 |
| #44 | Wailua Homesteads | 7,136 | 7,136 |
| #45 | Waikoloa Village | 7,028 | 7,028 |
| #46 | Ewa Villages | 6,918 | 6,918 |
| #47 | Napili-Honokowai | 6,897 | 6,897 |
| #48 | Kahaluu-Keauhou | 6,670 | 6,670 |
| #49 | Wailea | 6,571 | 6,571 |
| #50 | Kula | 6,557 | 6,557 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most populated in Hawaii?
Urban Honolulu ranks #1 for most populated cities in Hawaii with a value of 346,323 and a population of 346,323.
How many cities are ranked for most populated cities in Hawaii?
There are 50 cities ranked for most populated cities in Hawaii. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Hawaii compare to other states for most populated cities?
You can compare Hawaii's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most populated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.