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Hawaii
Population, Area, and Density
The population of Hawaii is 1,419,561 people based on the U.S. Census Bureau's 2014 estimate. Hawaii is ranked number 41 out of 56 U.S. States and Territories in terms of highest population. This is 75.4% below the national average of 5,763,868 people.
The total area in Hawaii is 10,931.7 square miles. There state is 58.8% land and 41.3% water. The population density in Hawaii is 221.0 people per square mile (19th out of 56).
Population Density Calculation
Population Density = Total Population ÷ Total Land AreaPopulation Density = 1,419,561 people ÷ 6,422.8 sq mi
Population Density = 221.0 people per sq mile
Population
| 2014 | 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,419,561 (41st out of 56) | 1,360,301 (41st out of 56) | 1,211,537 (43rd out of 56) |
| National Average | 5,763,868 | 5,586,545 | 5,100,365 |
| Difference | 75.4% below avg | 75.7% below avg | 76.2% below avg |
Area
| Miles2 | Kilometers2 | Acres | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Area | 10,931.7 mi2 | 28,313 km2 | 6,996,284 acres | (43rd out of 56) |
| Land Area | 6,422.8 mi2 | 16,635 km2 | 4,110,592 acres | (58.8%) |
| Water Area | 4,508.9 mi2 | 11,678 km2 | 2,885,692 acres | (41.3%) |
| National Average | 4,821.4 mi2 | 12,487 km2 | 3,085,666 acres |
Population Density
| 2014 | 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density (people per sq mi) | 221.0 (19th out of 56) | 211.8 (19th out of 56) | 188.6 (19th out of 56) |
| Average (people per sq mi) | 434.9 | 415.6 | 398.2 |
| Difference | 49.2% below avg | 49.0% below avg | 52.6% below avg |