Cinder cones in the Haleakala National Park. Views from the viewpoint of Leleiwi. Maui. Millions travel to the beautiful shores of Hawaii each year to take advantage of the island's cultural exposure as well as its dramatic scenery. Hawaii is the ideal place to enjoy the best of several worlds - from sumptuous and fun cities nightlife to the peace of the walks on the beach - Hawaii has it all. During his trips to the islands, visit the Polynesian Cultural Center on the North Shore of Oahu, explore the handicraft produced in Buddhist Temple, or simply marvel at the wonderful Pacific cuisine to savor the rich cultural diversity found only in Hawaii. Statistics Population: Census Courtesy American center. Hawaii State Population (2004): 1,262,840 Population Density (2000): 188.62 Ages (2004): 36 years Census resident population (year 2000): • Men: 608.671 (50.2%) • Women: 602.866 (49.8 %) • Caucasian: 294.102 (24.3%) • African American: 22,003 (1.8%) • American Indian: 3,535 (0.3%) • Asian: 503.868 (41.6%) • Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 113,539 (9.4% ) • Other race: 15,147 (1.3%) • Two or more Races: 259.343 (21.4%) • Hispanic / Latino: 87.699 (7.2%) • military Personnel (July, 2004): 44.496 belonging to military personnel in 2004, or 3.5% of the total population of Hawaii.