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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The two census tracts with the largest population of Native Hawaiian “race alone” were situated along the coast on different sides of Oahu – Nanakuli and Waimanalo-Beach Homestead. They had Native Hawaiian “race alone” populations of 2,836 and 1,838 respectively. Other top areas on Oahu were in the Waianae area.
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.
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.
Also, the cost of living is significantly lower. So in 2017, they uprooted their family and moved to Henderson, a Las Vegas suburb in Clark County, where they could afford to rent a two-bedroom apartment for $1,000 a month. Far from Hawaii's shores, they felt like “fish out of water,” Purdy said.
Although due to the behavior of the majority of tourists, it's fair to say that most indigenous people of Hawai'i do not welcome tourists. Quite the opposite of welcoming, they wait at the airport with Go Home signs.
While no other state is really the same as Hawaii, two do offer many similar experiences. California and Florida have long coasts with stunning beaches; watersports including surfing, snorkeling, and scuba diving; plenty of outdoor activities; excellent cuisine; and historic and cultural centers.
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.
Most of Hawaii's homeless population lives on Oahu: more than 4,400 people. Almost 60% are unsheltered. More than half of homeless people on Oahu are unsheltered: more than 70% are homeless individuals and more than 20% are families.