Helemano, HI Demographics

A map of Helemano's Population by Race

Helemano, Hawaii has an estimated population of 2,691, an increase from the 2,549 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 41.4% White, 20.8% Hispanic, 19.1% Black, 12.0% Multiracial, 4.3% Native American/Other, and 2.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Helemano, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Helemano has become slightly 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 Helemano, that probability was 74.2% in 2020 and 73.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Helemano is ranked the 88th 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). Helemano was ranked the 85th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Helemano's White Population

1,113 residents of Helemano, or 41.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Helemano is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Helemano ranks 54th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Helemano's White population has grown by an estimated 9.0%. White residents' share of Helemano's population has increased from 40.1% to 41.4%.

Helemano is more White than neighboring Whitmore Village (7.1% White), Wahiawa (10.3% White), and Mililani Mauka (13.1% White). Helemano is less White than neighboring Schofield Barracks (47.8% White), and Wheeler AFB (49.7% White).

Helemano's Black Population

513 residents of Helemano, or 19.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Helemano is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Helemano ranks 1st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Helemano's Black population has grown by an estimated 45.7%. Black residents' share of Helemano's population has increased from 13.8% to 19.1%.

Helemano is more Black than neighboring Whitmore Village (1.3% Black), Wahiawa (2.9% Black), Schofield Barracks (17.9% Black), Wheeler AFB (9.2% Black), and Mililani Mauka (2.5% Black).

Helemano's Asian Population

66 residents of Helemano, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Helemano is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Helemano ranks 149th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Helemano's Asian population has declined by an estimated 29.8%. Asian residents' share of Helemano's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.5%.

Helemano is less Asian than neighboring Whitmore Village (51.3% Asian), Wahiawa (40.1% Asian), Schofield Barracks (5% Asian), Wheeler AFB (4.1% Asian), and Mililani Mauka (47.2% Asian).

Helemano's Hispanic Population

561 residents of Helemano, or 20.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Helemano is considerably higher than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Helemano ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Helemano's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Helemano's population has decreased from 24.4% to 20.8%.

Helemano is more Hispanic than neighboring Whitmore Village (11.2% Hispanic), Wahiawa (13.6% Hispanic), and Mililani Mauka (9.7% Hispanic). Helemano is less Hispanic than neighboring Schofield Barracks (20.9% Hispanic), and Wheeler AFB (23.7% Hispanic).

Helemano's Native American/Other Population

115 residents of Helemano, or 4.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Helemano is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Helemano ranks 128th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Helemano's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 28.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Helemano's population has decreased from 6.3% to 4.3%.

Helemano is more Native American/Other than neighboring Schofield Barracks (3.1% Native American/Other), and Wheeler AFB (3.7% Native American/Other). Helemano is less Native American/Other than neighboring Whitmore Village (10.1% Native American/Other), Wahiawa (10.3% Native American/Other), and Mililani Mauka (4.7% Native American/Other).

Helemano's Multiracial Population

323 residents of Helemano, or 12.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Helemano is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Helemano ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Helemano's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Helemano's population has remained roughly unchanged at 12.0%.

Helemano is more Multiracial than neighboring Schofield Barracks (5.4% Multiracial), and Wheeler AFB (9.6% Multiracial). Helemano is less Multiracial than neighboring Whitmore Village (18.9% Multiracial), Wahiawa (22.7% Multiracial), and Mililani Mauka (22.8% 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.