Kaaawa, HI Demographics

A map of Kaaawa's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	482	506	36.3%	35.6%
Multiracial	476	437	35.8%	30.8%
Hispanic	178	149	13.4%	10.5%
Asian	100	132	7.5%	9.3%
Native American/Other	83	175	6.3%	12.3%
Black	9	22	0.7%	1.5%

Kaaawa, Hawaii has an estimated population of 1,328, a decrease from the 1,421 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 36.3% White, 35.8% Multiracial, 13.4% Hispanic, 7.5% Asian, 6.3% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kaaawa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kaaawa 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 Kaaawa, that probability was 74.4% in 2020 and 71.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kaaawa is ranked the 115th 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). Kaaawa was ranked the 109th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kaaawa's White Population

482 residents of Kaaawa, or 36.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kaaawa is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Kaaawa ranks 65th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaaawa's White population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. White residents' share of Kaaawa's population has increased from 35.6% to 36.3%.

Kaaawa is more White than neighboring Punaluu (30.4% White), Waiahole-Waikane (11.9% White), Hauula (26.7% White), Kahaluu (24.7% White), and Ahuimanu (16.4% White).

Kaaawa's Black Population

9 residents of Kaaawa, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kaaawa is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Kaaawa ranks 26th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaaawa's Black population has declined by an estimated 59.1%. Black residents' share of Kaaawa's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.7%.

Kaaawa is more Black than neighboring Punaluu (0.2% Black), Waiahole-Waikane (0% Black), Hauula (0.6% Black), Kahaluu (0% Black), and Ahuimanu (0% Black).

Kaaawa's Asian Population

100 residents of Kaaawa, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kaaawa is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Kaaawa ranks 120th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaaawa's Asian population has declined by an estimated 24.2%. Asian residents' share of Kaaawa's population has decreased from 9.3% to 7.5%.

Kaaawa is more Asian than neighboring Hauula (5.5% Asian). Kaaawa is less Asian than neighboring Punaluu (12.2% Asian), Waiahole-Waikane (25.3% Asian), Kahaluu (12.4% Asian), and Ahuimanu (31% Asian).

Kaaawa's Hispanic Population

178 residents of Kaaawa, or 13.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kaaawa is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Kaaawa ranks 68th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaaawa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Kaaawa's population has increased from 10.5% to 13.4%.

Kaaawa is more Hispanic than neighboring Waiahole-Waikane (11.7% Hispanic), and Kahaluu (8.3% Hispanic). Kaaawa is less Hispanic than neighboring Punaluu (13.9% Hispanic), Hauula (13.9% Hispanic), and Ahuimanu (14.2% Hispanic).

Kaaawa's Native American/Other Population

83 residents of Kaaawa, or 6.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kaaawa is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Kaaawa ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaaawa's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 52.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kaaawa's population has decreased from 12.3% to 6.3%.

Kaaawa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Punaluu (12.8% Native American/Other), Waiahole-Waikane (7.1% Native American/Other), Hauula (19% Native American/Other), Kahaluu (12.2% Native American/Other), and Ahuimanu (8.1% Native American/Other).

Kaaawa's Multiracial Population

476 residents of Kaaawa, or 35.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kaaawa is considerably higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Kaaawa ranks 20th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaaawa's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Kaaawa's population has increased from 30.8% to 35.8%.

Kaaawa is more Multiracial than neighboring Punaluu (30.4% Multiracial), Hauula (34.2% Multiracial), and Ahuimanu (30.3% Multiracial). Kaaawa is less Multiracial than neighboring Waiahole-Waikane (43.9% Multiracial), and Kahaluu (42.3% 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.