Kaanapali, HI Demographics

A map of Kaanapali's Population by Race

Kaanapali, Hawaii has an estimated population of 1,170, a less than 1% change from the 1,161 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.5% White, 9.2% Hispanic, 9.1% Multiracial, 7.0% Asian, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 0.9% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kaanapali, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kaanapali is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Kaanapali, that probability was 45.3% in 2020 and 45.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kaanapali is ranked the 117th 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). Kaanapali was ranked the 120th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kaanapali's White Population

848 residents of Kaanapali, or 72.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kaanapali is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Kaanapali ranks 5th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaanapali's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Kaanapali's population has remained roughly unchanged at 72.5%.

Kaanapali is more White than neighboring Mahinahina (59.4% White), Lahaina (24.8% White), Napili-Honokowai (36.2% White), Kapalua (62.7% White), and Launiupoko (67% White).

Kaanapali's Black Population

11 residents of Kaanapali, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kaanapali is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Kaanapali ranks 109th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaanapali's Black population has grown by an estimated 120.0%. Black residents' share of Kaanapali's population has increased from 0.4% to 0.9%.

Kaanapali is more Black than neighboring Mahinahina (0.5% Black), Lahaina (0.4% Black), Napili-Honokowai (0.6% Black), and Kapalua (0.6% Black). Kaanapali is less Black than neighboring Launiupoko (1% Black).

Kaanapali's Asian Population

82 residents of Kaanapali, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kaanapali is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Kaanapali ranks 128th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaanapali's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. Asian residents' share of Kaanapali's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.0%.

Kaanapali is more Asian than neighboring Kapalua (6.8% Asian), and Launiupoko (4.4% Asian). Kaanapali is less Asian than neighboring Mahinahina (20.8% Asian), Lahaina (40.1% Asian), and Napili-Honokowai (21.5% Asian).

Kaanapali's Hispanic Population

108 residents of Kaanapali, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kaanapali is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Kaanapali ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaanapali's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 61.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Kaanapali's population has increased from 5.8% to 9.2%.

Kaanapali is more Hispanic than neighboring Mahinahina (5.2% Hispanic), and Launiupoko (5.3% Hispanic). Kaanapali is less Hispanic than neighboring Lahaina (9.5% Hispanic), Napili-Honokowai (14.4% Hispanic), and Kapalua (15.1% Hispanic).

Kaanapali's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Kaanapali, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kaanapali is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Kaanapali ranks 139th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaanapali's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 76.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kaanapali's population has decreased from 5.4% to 1.3%.

Kaanapali is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mahinahina (0.8% Native American/Other). Kaanapali is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lahaina (4.4% Native American/Other), Napili-Honokowai (8.3% Native American/Other), Kapalua (4.5% Native American/Other), and Launiupoko (6.5% Native American/Other).

Kaanapali's Multiracial Population

106 residents of Kaanapali, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kaanapali is considerably lower than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Kaanapali ranks 156th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaanapali's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Kaanapali's population has increased from 8.4% to 9.1%.

Kaanapali is less Multiracial than neighboring Mahinahina (13.3% Multiracial), Lahaina (20.9% Multiracial), Napili-Honokowai (18.9% Multiracial), Kapalua (10.2% Multiracial), and Launiupoko (15.8% 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.