U.S. NHPI population has nearly doubled since 2000
Number of Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the U.S.
Note: Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are people living in the 50 U.S. states or D.C. who self-identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, alone or in combination with other races or Hispanic ethnicity.
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of 2000, 2010 and 2020 decennial census tabulations and 2024 American Community Survey (IPUMS).
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U.S. NHPI population has nearly doubled since 2000
Number of Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the U.S.
| Year | Single race | Multiracial |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 398,835 | 475,579 |
| 2010 | 540,013 | 685,182 |
| 2020 | 689,966 | 896,497 |
| 2024 | 652,181 | 1,040,189 |
Note: Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are people living in the 50 U.S. states or D.C. who self-identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, alone or in combination with other races or Hispanic ethnicity.
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of 2000, 2010 and 2020 decennial census tabulations and 2024 American Community Survey (IPUMS).
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