Captain Cook, HI Demographics
A map of Captain Cook's Population by Race
Captain Cook, Hawaii has an estimated population of 3,419, an increase from the 3,253 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 32.7% Multiracial, 24.9% White, 21.9% Asian, 18.3% Hispanic, 2.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Captain Cook, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Captain Cook has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Captain Cook, that probability was 76.2% in 2020 and 75.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Captain Cook is ranked the 76th 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). Captain Cook was ranked the 77th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Captain Cook's White Population
850 residents of Captain Cook, or 24.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Captain Cook is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Captain Cook ranks 74th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Captain Cook's White population has declined by an estimated 18.0%. White residents' share of Captain Cook's population has decreased from 31.8% to 24.9%.
Captain Cook is more White than neighboring Kealakekua (11.6% White), and Honalo (18.2% White). Captain Cook is less White than neighboring Honaunau-Napoopoo (41.2% White), Kahaluu-Keauhou (56.9% White), and Holualoa (52.4% White).
Captain Cook's Black Population
0 residents of Captain Cook, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Captain Cook is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Captain Cook ranks 81st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Captain Cook's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Captain Cook's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.
Captain Cook is less Black than neighboring Kealakekua (0.1% Black), Honaunau-Napoopoo (1.9% Black), and Kahaluu-Keauhou (0.5% Black).
Captain Cook's Asian Population
748 residents of Captain Cook, or 21.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Captain Cook is considerably lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Captain Cook ranks 61st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Captain Cook's Asian population has declined by an estimated 13.0%. Asian residents' share of Captain Cook's population has decreased from 26.4% to 21.9%.
Captain Cook is more Asian than neighboring Honaunau-Napoopoo (14.5% Asian), Honalo (19.6% Asian), Kahaluu-Keauhou (10.2% Asian), and Holualoa (8.7% Asian). Captain Cook is less Asian than neighboring Kealakekua (43.7% Asian).
Captain Cook's Hispanic Population
625 residents of Captain Cook, or 18.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Captain Cook is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Captain Cook ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Captain Cook's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 87.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Captain Cook's population has increased from 10.2% to 18.3%.
Captain Cook is more Hispanic than neighboring Kealakekua (13.9% Hispanic), Honaunau-Napoopoo (12% Hispanic), Kahaluu-Keauhou (9.9% Hispanic), and Holualoa (13.3% Hispanic). Captain Cook is less Hispanic than neighboring Honalo (19.4% Hispanic).
Captain Cook's Native American/Other Population
79 residents of Captain Cook, or 2.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Captain Cook is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Captain Cook ranks 96th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Captain Cook's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 72.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Captain Cook's population has decreased from 8.9% to 2.3%.
Captain Cook is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kealakekua (10.4% Native American/Other), Honaunau-Napoopoo (9.7% Native American/Other), Honalo (8.1% Native American/Other), Kahaluu-Keauhou (4.1% Native American/Other), and Holualoa (5.1% Native American/Other).
Captain Cook's Multiracial Population
1,117 residents of Captain Cook, or 32.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Captain Cook is considerably higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Captain Cook ranks 79th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Captain Cook's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 56.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Captain Cook's population has increased from 21.9% to 32.7%.
Captain Cook is more Multiracial than neighboring Kealakekua (20.3% Multiracial), Honaunau-Napoopoo (20.7% Multiracial), Kahaluu-Keauhou (18.5% Multiracial), and Holualoa (20.4% Multiracial). Captain Cook is less Multiracial than neighboring Honalo (34.6% 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.