Halaula, HI Demographics

A map of Halaula's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Multiracial	365	167	35.3%	21.6%
Native American/Other	184	107	17.8%	13.8%
White	173	169	16.7%	21.9%
Asian	161	195	15.6%	25.2%
Hispanic	128	134	12.4%	17.3%
Black	22	1	2.1%	0.1%

Halaula, Hawaii has an estimated population of 1,033, a dramatic increase from the 773 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 35.3% Multiracial, 17.8% Native American/Other, 16.7% White, 15.6% Asian, 12.4% Hispanic, and 2.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Halaula, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Halaula has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Halaula, that probability was 79.3% in 2020 and 77.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Halaula is ranked the 123rd 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). Halaula was ranked the 132nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Halaula's White Population

173 residents of Halaula, or 16.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Halaula is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Halaula ranks 98th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Halaula's White population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Halaula's population has decreased from 21.9% to 16.7%.

Halaula is less White than neighboring Kapaau (16.8% White), Hawi (20.6% White), Kukuihaele (56.5% White), Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) (22.2% White), and Puako (77.6% White).

Halaula's Black Population

22 residents of Halaula, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Halaula is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Halaula ranks 146th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Halaula's Black population has grown by an estimated 2100.0%. Black residents' share of Halaula's population has increased from 0.1% to 2.1%.

Halaula is more Black than neighboring Kapaau (0.8% Black), Hawi (0% Black), Kukuihaele (0% Black), Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) (0% Black), and Puako (0% Black).

Halaula's Asian Population

161 residents of Halaula, or 15.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Halaula is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Halaula ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Halaula's Asian population has declined by an estimated 17.4%. Asian residents' share of Halaula's population has decreased from 25.2% to 15.6%.

Halaula is more Asian than neighboring Hawi (12.7% Asian), Kukuihaele (5.2% Asian), and Puako (12.4% Asian). Halaula is less Asian than neighboring Kapaau (24.6% Asian), and Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) (18% Asian).

Halaula's Hispanic Population

128 residents of Halaula, or 12.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Halaula is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Halaula ranks 7th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Halaula's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Halaula's population has decreased from 17.3% to 12.4%.

Halaula is more Hispanic than neighboring Hawi (5% Hispanic), Kukuihaele (1.9% Hispanic), Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) (11% Hispanic), and Puako (1.5% Hispanic). Halaula is less Hispanic than neighboring Kapaau (24% Hispanic).

Halaula's Native American/Other Population

184 residents of Halaula, or 17.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Halaula is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Halaula ranks 49th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Halaula's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 72.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Halaula's population has increased from 13.8% to 17.8%.

Halaula is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kapaau (5.4% Native American/Other), Kukuihaele (13.2% Native American/Other), Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) (13.4% Native American/Other), and Puako (3.9% Native American/Other). Halaula is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hawi (18.6% Native American/Other).

Halaula's Multiracial Population

365 residents of Halaula, or 35.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Halaula is considerably higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Halaula ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Halaula's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 118.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Halaula's population has increased from 21.6% to 35.3%.

Halaula is more Multiracial than neighboring Kapaau (28.6% Multiracial), Kukuihaele (23.2% Multiracial), and Puako (4.6% Multiracial). Halaula is less Multiracial than neighboring Hawi (43.2% Multiracial), and Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) (35.4% 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.