East Kapolei, HI Demographics
A map of East Kapolei's Population by Race
East Kapolei, Hawaii has an estimated population of 7,551, a dramatic increase from the 5,299 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 32.4% Multiracial, 28.1% Asian, 15.4% Native American/Other, 15.1% Hispanic, 8.7% White, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Kapolei, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
East Kapolei is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Hawaii overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Kapolei, that probability was 76.3% in 2020 and 76.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
East Kapolei is ranked the 42nd 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). East Kapolei was ranked the 54th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
East Kapolei's White Population
660 residents of East Kapolei, or 8.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Kapolei is considerably lower than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. East Kapolei ranks 153rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.
Since the 2020 Census, East Kapolei's White population has grown by an estimated 70.5%. White residents' share of East Kapolei's population has increased from 7.3% to 8.7%.
East Kapolei is more White than neighboring West Loch Estate (3.9% White), Ewa Villages (4.7% White), and Waipahu (2.4% White). East Kapolei is less White than neighboring Ewa Gentry (9.3% White), and Kapolei (11.1% White).
East Kapolei's Black Population
19 residents of East Kapolei, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Kapolei is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. East Kapolei ranks 17th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.
Since the 2020 Census, East Kapolei's Black population has declined by an estimated 82.6%. Black residents' share of East Kapolei's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.3%.
East Kapolei is more Black than neighboring Ewa Villages (0% Black). East Kapolei is less Black than neighboring West Loch Estate (2.5% Black), Ewa Gentry (3.1% Black), Kapolei (2% Black), and Waipahu (0.7% Black).
East Kapolei's Asian Population
2,119 residents of East Kapolei, or 28.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Kapolei is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. East Kapolei ranks 56th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.
Since the 2020 Census, East Kapolei's Asian population has grown by an estimated 40.1%. Asian residents' share of East Kapolei's population has decreased from 28.6% to 28.1%.
East Kapolei is more Asian than neighboring Kapolei (26.2% Asian). East Kapolei is less Asian than neighboring West Loch Estate (45% Asian), Ewa Villages (63.8% Asian), Ewa Gentry (46.2% Asian), and Waipahu (69.6% Asian).
East Kapolei's Hispanic Population
1,141 residents of East Kapolei, or 15.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Kapolei is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. East Kapolei ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.
Since the 2020 Census, East Kapolei's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 56.5%. Hispanic residents' share of East Kapolei's population has increased from 13.8% to 15.1%.
East Kapolei is more Hispanic than neighboring West Loch Estate (14.4% Hispanic), Ewa Villages (7.1% Hispanic), Ewa Gentry (14.1% Hispanic), and Waipahu (5.8% Hispanic). East Kapolei is less Hispanic than neighboring Kapolei (17.5% Hispanic).
East Kapolei's Native American/Other Population
1,164 residents of East Kapolei, or 15.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Kapolei is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. East Kapolei ranks 38th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.
Since the 2020 Census, East Kapolei's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 37.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Kapolei's population has decreased from 15.9% to 15.4%.
East Kapolei is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Loch Estate (6.8% Native American/Other), Ewa Villages (5% Native American/Other), Ewa Gentry (6.7% Native American/Other), Kapolei (13.8% Native American/Other), and Waipahu (11.8% Native American/Other).
East Kapolei's Multiracial Population
2,448 residents of East Kapolei, or 32.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Kapolei is considerably higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. East Kapolei ranks 11th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.
Since the 2020 Census, East Kapolei's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 42.6%. Multiracial residents' share of East Kapolei's population has remained roughly unchanged at 32.4%.
East Kapolei is more Multiracial than neighboring West Loch Estate (27.4% Multiracial), Ewa Villages (19.4% Multiracial), Ewa Gentry (20.6% Multiracial), Kapolei (29.5% Multiracial), and Waipahu (9.8% 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.