Kahaluu, HI Demographics

A map of Kahaluu's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Multiracial	2,379	1,733	42.3%	33.1%
White	1,389	1,296	24.7%	24.7%
Asian	695	937	12.4%	17.9%
Native American/Other	687	734	12.2%	14.0%
Hispanic	469	514	8.3%	9.8%
Black	0	27	0.0%	0.5%

Kahaluu, Hawaii has an estimated population of 5,619, an increase from the 5,241 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.3% Multiracial, 24.7% White, 12.4% Asian, 12.2% Native American/Other, 8.3% Hispanic, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kahaluu, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kahaluu 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 Kahaluu, that probability was 76.8% in 2020 and 72.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kahaluu is ranked the 52nd 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). Kahaluu was ranked the 55th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kahaluu's White Population

1,389 residents of Kahaluu, or 24.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kahaluu is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Kahaluu ranks 90th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kahaluu's White population has grown by an estimated 7.2%. White residents' share of Kahaluu's population has remained roughly unchanged at 24.7%.

Kahaluu is more White than neighboring Ahuimanu (16.4% White), Heeia (15.9% White), Waiahole-Waikane (11.9% White), and Kaneohe (14% White). Kahaluu is less White than neighboring Kaneohe Base (57% White).

Kahaluu's Black Population

0 residents of Kahaluu, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kahaluu is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Kahaluu ranks 90th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kahaluu's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Kahaluu's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Kahaluu is less Black than neighboring Kaneohe (0.5% Black), and Kaneohe Base (6.3% Black).

Kahaluu's Asian Population

695 residents of Kahaluu, or 12.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kahaluu is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Kahaluu ranks 80th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kahaluu's Asian population has declined by an estimated 25.8%. Asian residents' share of Kahaluu's population has decreased from 17.9% to 12.4%.

Kahaluu is more Asian than neighboring Kaneohe Base (3.2% Asian). Kahaluu is less Asian than neighboring Ahuimanu (31% Asian), Heeia (43.2% Asian), Waiahole-Waikane (25.3% Asian), and Kaneohe (37.6% Asian).

Kahaluu's Hispanic Population

469 residents of Kahaluu, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kahaluu is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Kahaluu ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kahaluu's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Kahaluu's population has decreased from 9.8% to 8.3%.

Kahaluu is more Hispanic than neighboring Heeia (4.6% Hispanic). Kahaluu is less Hispanic than neighboring Ahuimanu (14.2% Hispanic), Waiahole-Waikane (11.7% Hispanic), Kaneohe (10.8% Hispanic), and Kaneohe Base (26.5% Hispanic).

Kahaluu's Native American/Other Population

687 residents of Kahaluu, or 12.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kahaluu is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Kahaluu ranks 47th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kahaluu's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 6.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kahaluu's population has decreased from 14.0% to 12.2%.

Kahaluu is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ahuimanu (8.1% Native American/Other), Heeia (8.1% Native American/Other), Waiahole-Waikane (7.1% Native American/Other), Kaneohe (8.4% Native American/Other), and Kaneohe Base (1% Native American/Other).

Kahaluu's Multiracial Population

2,379 residents of Kahaluu, or 42.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kahaluu is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Kahaluu ranks 10th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kahaluu's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 37.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Kahaluu's population has increased from 33.1% to 42.3%.

Kahaluu is more Multiracial than neighboring Ahuimanu (30.3% Multiracial), Heeia (28.2% Multiracial), Kaneohe (28.6% Multiracial), and Kaneohe Base (6% Multiracial). Kahaluu is less Multiracial than neighboring Waiahole-Waikane (43.9% 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.