Honolulu Population 2026
Honolulu has a population of 350,964, making it the #55 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Hawaii. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
350,964
Rank in United States
#55
Coordinates
21.31°N, 157.86°W
~5 m elevation · Pacific/Honolulu
Distance to capital (Washington)
7,772 km
4,826 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hawaii
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| East Honolulu | 49,914 | #877 |
| Pearl City | 47,698 | #926 |
| Makakilo / Kapolei / Honokai Hale | 46,389 | #953 |
| Hilo | 43,263 | #1016 |
| Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam | 42,184 | #1047 |
| Aliamanu / Salt Lakes / Foster Village | 38,833 | #1148 |
| Kailua | 38,635 | #1154 |
| Waipahu | 38,216 | #1170 |
Cities near Honolulu
- Aliamanu / Salt Lakes / Foster Village38,833 people · ~9 km away
- Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam42,184 people · ~10 km away
- East Honolulu49,914 people · ~15 km away
- Pearl City47,698 people · ~16 km away
- Kailua38,635 people · ~16 km away
- Waipahu38,216 people · ~18 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Honolulu?
Honolulu has a population of 350,964 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #55 biggest city in United States.
What state is Honolulu in?
Honolulu is located in Hawaii, United States.
Is Honolulu the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 7,772 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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