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HONOLULU (Hawaii.bio) – Hawaii’s population continued to decline in 2021, largely because more residents left the state for the mainland than moved in, according to new Census Bureau estimates.

Oahu experienced its sharpest decline, losing a total of more than 12,300 residents.

Maui County also saw a population decline, with just over 430 residents.

Meanwhile, Hawaii Island is home to more than 2,000 residents, and Kauai County is home to approximately 250 people.

The Census Bureau estimated Hawaii’s July 2021 population at 1,455,271. This is a decrease of 0.7% or 10,358 people compared to last year.

Hawaii’s population has been declining for several years.

Oahu’s population in 2021 was 1,000,890, down 1.2%, or 12,337 people, from the year before.

The Census Bureau says outmigration from the mainland has led to Oahu’s population decline

Statewide, births still outnumber deaths, but the gap is narrowing. Both Hawaii County and Kauai had more deaths than births.

Nationwide, more than 73% of U.S. counties had more deaths than births in 2021. This is approximately double the previous year.

Experts said declining birth rates, an aging population and increased mortality exacerbated by the COVID pandemic have made the situation worse, the Census Bureau reported.

As we previously reported in our post Escape from Hawaii! The population continues to decline. With thousands of people leaving Hawaii every year, it is high time the Legislature focused on policies that will lower the cost of living and expand opportunity. Cutting taxes, reducing barriers to new housing, and promoting Jones Act reform would be good starting points. We just have to create a better environment for our family, friends and neighbors who right now seem to see a better future for themselves anywhere but Hawaii.

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