Latter-day Saint Population in Hawaii Shows Growth and Increasing Diversity
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the Mormon Church, is experiencing growth and increasing diversity in Hawaii and across the U.S. Hawaii has the highest concentration of Latter-day Saints outside of the Utah region, with approximately 4% of the adult population identifying as members, an increase from 3% in 2014. A recent Pew Research Center report, "Tradition and Change Among Latter-day Saints in the U.S.," indicates a significant shift in the church's demographics. The proportion of white Latter-day Saints in the U.S. decreased from 85% in 2007 to 72% by 2024, while Hispanic membership doubled from 6% to 12%, and Black membership grew from 2% to 6%. Additionally, 7% of Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders in the U.S. identify as Latter-day Saints. The report also notes an increase in members who are immigrants or children of immigrants, rising from 13% in 2007 to 21% in 2024. Historically, the church excluded individuals of Black African ancestry from priesthood o...
