Hilo, HI Demographics

A map of Hilo's Population by Race

Hilo, Hawaii had a population of 44,186 in 2020. It was 15.3% White, 0.5% Black, 30.2% Asian, 11.5% Hispanic, 14.9% Native American/Other, and 27.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Hilo, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Hilo is the 4th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Hilo's White Population

6,771 residents of Hilo identify as White, or 15.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Hilo slightly less than the White share of the population of Hawaii (21.6% White). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Hilo is ranked #121 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Hilo is more White than neighboring Keaau (7.2% White), and Kurtistown (14.6% White). Hilo is less White than neighboring Wainaku (18.6% White), Paukaa (36.2% White), and Papaikou (19.3% White).

Hilo's Black Population

232 residents of Hilo identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Hilo roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Hawaii (1.5% Black). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Hilo is ranked #84 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Hilo is more Black than neighboring Keaau (0% Black), and Papaikou (0.4% Black). Hilo is less Black than neighboring Wainaku (0.6% Black), and Paukaa (0.7% Black).

Hilo's Asian Population

13,353 residents of Hilo identify as Asian, or 30.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Hilo slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Hawaii (36.5% Asian). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Hilo is ranked #51 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Hilo is more Asian than neighboring Paukaa (27.6% Asian). Hilo is less Asian than neighboring Wainaku (37.7% Asian), Keaau (51.5% Asian), Papaikou (35.2% Asian), and Kurtistown (31.7% Asian).

Hilo's Hispanic Population

5,065 residents of Hilo identify as Hispanic, or 11.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Hilo roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Hawaii (9.5% Hispanic). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Hilo is ranked #48 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Hilo is more Hispanic than neighboring Paukaa (6.9% Hispanic), Keaau (10.5% Hispanic), and Papaikou (10.5% Hispanic). Hilo is less Hispanic than neighboring Wainaku (12.8% Hispanic), and Kurtistown (12.5% Hispanic).

Hilo's Native American/Other Population

6,590 residents of Hilo identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 14.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Hilo roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Hawaii (10.8% Native American/Other). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Hilo is ranked #40 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Hilo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wainaku (7.4% Native American/Other), Paukaa (6.9% Native American/Other), Keaau (10.6% Native American/Other), Papaikou (13% Native American/Other), and Kurtistown (11.6% Native American/Other).

Hilo's Multiracial Population

12,175 residents of Hilo identify as Multiracial, or 27.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Hilo slightly larger than the Multiracial share of the population of Hawaii (20.1% Multiracial). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Hilo is ranked #33 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Hilo is more Multiracial than neighboring Wainaku (22.9% Multiracial), Paukaa (21.7% Multiracial), Keaau (20.1% Multiracial), and Papaikou (21.4% Multiracial). Hilo is less Multiracial than neighboring Kurtistown (29.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.