Black Sands, HI Demographics

A map of Black Sands's Population by Race

Black Sands, Hawaii has an estimated population of 354, a large decrease from the 416 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.0% White, 18.4% Multiracial, 13.8% Native American/Other, 3.7% Hispanic, 3.4% Asian, and 1.7% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Black Sands, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Black Sands has become considerably 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 Black Sands, that probability was 53.3% in 2020 and 59.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Black Sands is ranked the 148th 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). Black Sands was ranked the 148th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Black Sands's White Population

209 residents of Black Sands, or 59.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Black Sands is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Black Sands ranks 11th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Black Sands's White population has declined by an estimated 23.4%. White residents' share of Black Sands's population has decreased from 65.6% to 59.0%.

Black Sands is more White than neighboring Kalapana (46.1% White), Leilani Estates (55% White), and Pahoa (26.5% White). Black Sands is less White than neighboring Seaview (72.9% White), and Kamaili (83.3% White).

Black Sands's Black Population

6 residents of Black Sands, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Black Sands is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Black Sands ranks 150th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Black Sands's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 6. Black residents' share of Black Sands's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.7%.

Black Sands is more Black than neighboring Seaview (0.9% Black), Kamaili (0% Black), Kalapana (0% Black), Leilani Estates (1% Black), and Pahoa (0.3% Black).

Black Sands's Asian Population

12 residents of Black Sands, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Black Sands is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Black Sands ranks 158th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Black Sands's Asian population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Asian residents' share of Black Sands's population has increased from 2.2% to 3.4%.

Black Sands is more Asian than neighboring Seaview (2% Asian), Kamaili (0% Asian), and Kalapana (0% Asian). Black Sands is less Asian than neighboring Leilani Estates (5.7% Asian), and Pahoa (33.9% Asian).

Black Sands's Hispanic Population

13 residents of Black Sands, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Black Sands is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Black Sands ranks 27th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Black Sands's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 76.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Black Sands's population has decreased from 13.5% to 3.7%.

Black Sands is more Hispanic than neighboring Kamaili (1.8% Hispanic), and Kalapana (1.3% Hispanic). Black Sands is less Hispanic than neighboring Seaview (9.3% Hispanic), Leilani Estates (10.7% Hispanic), and Pahoa (15.6% Hispanic).

Black Sands's Native American/Other Population

49 residents of Black Sands, or 13.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Black Sands is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Black Sands ranks 88th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Black Sands's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 22.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Black Sands's population has increased from 9.6% to 13.8%.

Black Sands is more Native American/Other than neighboring Seaview (1.1% Native American/Other), Kalapana (7.9% Native American/Other), and Leilani Estates (9.5% Native American/Other). Black Sands is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kamaili (14.9% Native American/Other), and Pahoa (14% Native American/Other).

Black Sands's Multiracial Population

65 residents of Black Sands, or 18.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Black Sands is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Black Sands ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Black Sands's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 71.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Black Sands's population has increased from 9.1% to 18.4%.

Black Sands is more Multiracial than neighboring Seaview (13.8% Multiracial), Kamaili (0% Multiracial), Leilani Estates (18.1% Multiracial), and Pahoa (9.8% Multiracial). Black Sands is less Multiracial than neighboring Kalapana (44.7% 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.