Hawaii County, Hawaii
Hawaii County: County in Hawaii, United States
About
Hawaii County is a county located in the U.S. state of Hawaii. As of the 2010 census, the population was 185,079 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 203,340 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hilo. The county was created 120 years ago in 1904.

Quick Facts about Hawaii County
Population : | 203,340 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Hawaii (United States) |
Area : | 13174 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 20.8% |
Land as percent of area : | 79.2% |
Named for : | Hawaii |
Altitude : | 10,568 feet / 3221 meters |
Capital : | Hilo |
Establishment : | January 01, 1905 |
Time Zone : | Pacific/Honolulu |
Local time : | 23:01:35 (21st February 2025) |
Density : | 15 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 8.98% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Hawaii County is located at 19°36'9"N 155°31'22"W (19.6024000, -155.5228900).
Hawaii County map
The largest city of Hawaii County is Hawaiian Paradise Park with a population of 11,404. Other cities include, Kalaoa population 9,644, Waikoloa population 4,806, Hawaiian Ocean View population 4,437 and Hawaiian Beaches population 4,280. See all Hawaii County cities & populated places.
Hawaii County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hawaii County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Hilo | 43,263 | Census-designated place in Hawaii, United States |
Kailua-Kona | 11,975 | Census designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States |
Hawaiian Paradise Park | 11,404 | City in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States of America |
Kalaoa | 9,644 | City in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States of America |
Waimea | 9,212 | Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States |
Hōlualoa | 8,538 | Census-designated place in Hawai‘i County, Hawai‘i, United States |
Waikoloa | 4,806 | City in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States of America |
Hawaiian Ocean View | 4,437 | City in Kau, Hawaii, United States of America |
Hawaiian Beaches | 4,280 | Place in Hawaii |
Mountain View | 3,924 | City in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States of America |
Captain Cook | 3,429 | Human settlement in South Kona, Hawaii, United States of America |
Ainaloa | 2,965 | Census designated place in Hawaii, United States |
Orchidlands Estates | 2,815 | City in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States of America |
Hawaiian Acres | 2,700 | Census designated place |
Volcano | 2,575 | Census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States |
Honalo | 2,423 | Census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaiʻi, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Hawaii County
- Hilo
Demographics
The population of Hawaii County increased by 8.98% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 185,079 | - | census |
2011 | 187,079 | 1.07% | estimation process |
2012 | 189,161 | 1.1% | estimation process |
2013 | 191,459 | 1.2% | estimation process |
2014 | 193,711 | 1.16% | estimation process |
2015 | 195,975 | 1.16% | estimation process |
2016 | 198,316 | 1.18% | estimation process |
2017 | 199,981 | 0.83% | estimation process |
2018 | 201,509 | 0.76% | estimation process |
2019 | 201,513 | 0% | estimation process |
2020 | 203,340 | 0.9% | estimation process |
Hawaii Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Honolulu County | 963,826 | County in Hawaii, United States |
Honolulu | 371,657 | The most populous city in Hawaii and the center of the Honolulu metropolitan area. |
Maui County | 167,902 | County in Hawaii, United States |
Kauai County | 71,851 | County in Hawaii, United States |
East Honolulu | 49,914 | Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America |
Pearl City | 47,698 | Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America |
Hilo | 43,263 | Census-designated place in Hawaii, United States |
Kailua | 38,635 | Census designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States |
Waipahu | 38,216 | Census designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States |
Kaneohe | 34,597 | Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America |
Mililani Town | 27,629 | Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America |
Kahului | 26,337 | Census designated place |
‘Ewa Gentry | 22,690 | Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America |
Kīhei | 20,881 | Census designated place |
Makakilo City | 18,248 | Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America |
Wahiawā | 17,821 | Census-designated place in Hawaii, United States |