Historical data
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Foreign-born share
1970–2023Share of residents born outside the U.S.
Foreign-Born Population
About 18.1% of Hawaii's population is foreign-born, one of the highest shares among U.S. states.
Foreign-born residents
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, share of total population, B05002 (2020 not released).
Foreign-born population
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B05002 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign-born population share | 18.1 | 13.9 |
Countries of Origin
The Philippines is the leading country of origin for Hawaii’s foreign-born residents, who make up about 18% of the population.
Foreign-born residents who are naturalized citizens
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B05002 (2020 not released).
Migration Flows
Hawaii's overall migration flow was negative in 2023, as domestic outflows outweighed gains from international migration.
Total net migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, international plus domestic net migration, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
Net international migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, net international migration, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
International Migration
Hawaii gained about 3,200 residents through net international migration in 2023, partly offsetting domestic outflows.
Net international migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, net international migration, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
Domestic Migration
Hawaii lost about 10,500 residents to net domestic migration in 2023, continuing a long-running trend of mainland relocation.
Net domestic migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, net domestic migration to/from other states, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
- •Hawaii has recorded net domestic out-migration in most years of the past decade, largely due to its high cost of living.