Aiea, HI Demographics

A map of Aiea's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Asian	4,968	5,850	54.7%	56.2%
Multiracial	1,507	1,817	16.6%	17.5%
White	1,080	1,397	11.9%	13.4%
Native American/Other	683	512	7.5%	4.9%
Hispanic	681	720	7.5%	6.9%
Black	168	112	1.8%	1.1%

Aiea, Hawaii has an estimated population of 9,087, a large decrease from the 10,408 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.7% Asian, 16.6% Multiracial, 11.9% White, 7.5% Hispanic, 7.5% Native American/Other, and 1.8% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Aiea, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Aiea has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Hawaii overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Aiea, that probability was 62.8% in 2020 and 64.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Aiea is ranked the 38th most populous place in Hawaii, out of 163 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Aiea was ranked the 32nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Aiea's White Population

1,080 residents of Aiea, or 11.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Aiea is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Aiea ranks 129th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aiea's White population has declined by an estimated 22.7%. White residents' share of Aiea's population has decreased from 13.4% to 11.9%.

Aiea is more White than neighboring Halawa (8.3% White), Waimalu (11.1% White), Pearl City (9.8% White), and Waipio (5.6% White). Aiea is less White than neighboring Hickam Housing (52.9% White).

Aiea's Black Population

168 residents of Aiea, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Aiea is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Aiea ranks 37th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aiea's Black population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Black residents' share of Aiea's population has increased from 1.1% to 1.8%.

Aiea is more Black than neighboring Halawa (0.5% Black), and Waipio (0.8% Black). Aiea is less Black than neighboring Waimalu (2% Black), and Hickam Housing (10.3% Black).

Aiea's Asian Population

4,968 residents of Aiea, or 54.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Aiea is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Aiea ranks 5th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aiea's Asian population has declined by an estimated 15.1%. Asian residents' share of Aiea's population has decreased from 56.2% to 54.7%.

Aiea is more Asian than neighboring Halawa (51.5% Asian), Pearl City (54.5% Asian), and Hickam Housing (4.4% Asian). Aiea is less Asian than neighboring Waimalu (54.8% Asian), and Waipio (57% Asian).

Aiea's Hispanic Population

681 residents of Aiea, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Aiea is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Aiea ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aiea's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Aiea's population has increased from 6.9% to 7.5%.

Aiea is more Hispanic than neighboring Halawa (6.8% Hispanic), Pearl City (6.3% Hispanic), and Waipio (7.1% Hispanic). Aiea is less Hispanic than neighboring Waimalu (9.3% Hispanic), and Hickam Housing (10.8% Hispanic).

Aiea's Native American/Other Population

683 residents of Aiea, or 7.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Aiea is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Aiea ranks 144th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aiea's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 33.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Aiea's population has increased from 4.9% to 7.5%.

Aiea is more Native American/Other than neighboring Waimalu (4.2% Native American/Other), Pearl City (7% Native American/Other), Hickam Housing (6.1% Native American/Other), and Waipio (6.4% Native American/Other). Aiea is less Native American/Other than neighboring Halawa (14.8% Native American/Other).

Aiea's Multiracial Population

1,507 residents of Aiea, or 16.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Aiea is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Aiea ranks 124th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aiea's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Aiea's population has decreased from 17.5% to 16.6%.

Aiea is more Multiracial than neighboring Hickam Housing (15.4% Multiracial). Aiea is less Multiracial than neighboring Halawa (18.2% Multiracial), Waimalu (18.5% Multiracial), Pearl City (20.5% Multiracial), and Waipio (23.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.