Most Dense in Hawaii

Top 58 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Hawaii

1 Waipahu 14,877/mi²

2 Ewa Beach 12,931/mi²

3 Ewa Gentry 12,553/mi²

4 West Loch Estate 9,759/mi²

5 Waipio 8,957/mi²

6 Ocean Pointe 8,057/mi²

7 Waimalu 7,746/mi²

8 Wahiawa 7,648/mi²

9 Waikele 7,227/mi²

10 Maili 7,156/mi²

11 Mililani Town 6,857/mi²

12 Iroquois Point 6,798/mi²

13 Ewa Villages 6,122/mi²

14 Schofield Barracks 6,049/mi²

15 Halawa 5,778/mi²

16 Urban Honolulu 5,713/mi²

17 Aiea 5,515/mi²

18 Mililani Mauka 5,506/mi²

19 Kaneohe 5,496/mi²

20 Makakilo 5,333/mi²

21 Kapolei 5,271/mi²

22 Waipio Acres 5,251/mi²

23 Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) 5,117/mi²

24 Pearl City 4,943/mi²

25 Royal Kunia 4,547/mi²

26 Laie 4,155/mi²

27 Nanakuli 4,108/mi²

28 Makaha 3,680/mi²

29 Ahuimanu 3,167/mi²

30 Wailuku 2,989/mi²

31 Waihee-Waiehu 2,669/mi²

32 Napili-Honokowai 2,653/mi²

33 Kaneohe Base 2,494/mi²

34 Kihei 2,411/mi²

35 Waianae 2,395/mi²

36 Pukalani 2,252/mi²

37 East Honolulu 2,215/mi²

38 Makawao 2,046/mi²

39 Hickam Housing 1,995/mi²

40 Kahului 1,881/mi²

41 East Kapolei 1,699/mi²

42 Heeia 1,593/mi²

43 Kailua CDP (Hawaii County) 1,583/mi²

44 Kahaluu 1,518/mi²

45 Lahaina 1,468/mi²

46 Waimanalo 1,292/mi²

47 Kapaa 1,085/mi²

48 Lihue 1,052/mi²

49 Wailua Homesteads 976/mi²

50 Hilo 900/mi²

51 Wailea 883/mi²

52 Hawaiian Paradise Park 868/mi²

53 Kahaluu-Keauhou 833/mi²

54 Haiku-Pauwela 589/mi²

55 Waikoloa Village 446/mi²

56 Kaiminani 310/mi²

57 Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) 260/mi²

58 Kula 190/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Hawaii pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Waipahu leads with 14,877 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Waipahu has 14,877 people per square mile — that's roughly 23 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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