Where are Native Hawaiians moving to?

Many, like the Purdys, have headed to Las Vegas. According to 2021 population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, the biggest growth of Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander populations was in Clark County, Nevada, which includes Las Vegas, and Sacramento County, California.



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As a result of this exodus, nearly 50% of all Native Hawaiians live outside of Hawaii. California hosts the largest Hawaiian diaspora community, followed by Washington state and Nevada.

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State economist Eugene Tian said the reason some people move is Hawaii's economy is moving at a slower rate than the continent. Hawaii's cost of living has been increasing, especially since we experienced an increase in housing prices in 2022, said Tian.

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In 2021, there were about 309,800 Native Hawaiians in Hawai?i and about 370,000 in other states. “There's no Hawaii without Hawaiians,” said Honolulu City Council Chair Tommy Waters, who is Native Hawaiian.

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Niihau, also known as the Forbidden Isle, is a beautiful small island in Hawaii spread across 180 sq km. The island is off-limits to outsiders and only the Robinson family, their relatives, invited guests, government officials and US Navy personnel are allowed here.

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