Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI Demographics

A map of Kahaluu-Keauhou's Population by Race

Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii has an estimated population of 5,150, an increase from the 4,778 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.9% White, 18.5% Multiracial, 10.2% Asian, 9.9% Hispanic, 4.1% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kahaluu-Keauhou, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kahaluu-Keauhou has become considerably less racially diverse since 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 Kahaluu-Keauhou, that probability was 68.8% in 2020 and 62.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kahaluu-Keauhou is ranked the 57th 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-Keauhou was ranked the 64th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kahaluu-Keauhou's White Population

2,929 residents of Kahaluu-Keauhou, or 56.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kahaluu-Keauhou is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Kahaluu-Keauhou ranks 41st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kahaluu-Keauhou's White population has grown by an estimated 23.1%. White residents' share of Kahaluu-Keauhou's population has increased from 49.8% to 56.9%.

Kahaluu-Keauhou is more White than neighboring Kealakekua (11.6% White), Honalo (18.2% White), Kailua CDP (Hawaii County) (40.1% White), Captain Cook (24.9% White), and Holualoa (52.4% White).

Kahaluu-Keauhou's Black Population

24 residents of Kahaluu-Keauhou, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kahaluu-Keauhou is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Kahaluu-Keauhou ranks 118th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kahaluu-Keauhou's Black population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Black residents' share of Kahaluu-Keauhou's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Kahaluu-Keauhou is more Black than neighboring Kealakekua (0.1% Black), Honalo (0% Black), Kailua CDP (Hawaii County) (0.2% Black), Captain Cook (0% Black), and Holualoa (0% Black).

Kahaluu-Keauhou's Asian Population

525 residents of Kahaluu-Keauhou, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kahaluu-Keauhou is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Kahaluu-Keauhou ranks 99th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kahaluu-Keauhou's Asian population has declined by an estimated 13.8%. Asian residents' share of Kahaluu-Keauhou's population has decreased from 12.7% to 10.2%.

Kahaluu-Keauhou is more Asian than neighboring Holualoa (8.7% Asian). Kahaluu-Keauhou is less Asian than neighboring Kealakekua (43.7% Asian), Honalo (19.6% Asian), Kailua CDP (Hawaii County) (19% Asian), and Captain Cook (21.9% Asian).

Kahaluu-Keauhou's Hispanic Population

511 residents of Kahaluu-Keauhou, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kahaluu-Keauhou is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Kahaluu-Keauhou ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kahaluu-Keauhou's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 21.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Kahaluu-Keauhou's population has increased from 8.8% to 9.9%.

Kahaluu-Keauhou is more Hispanic than neighboring Kailua CDP (Hawaii County) (8.3% Hispanic). Kahaluu-Keauhou is less Hispanic than neighboring Kealakekua (13.9% Hispanic), Honalo (19.4% Hispanic), Captain Cook (18.3% Hispanic), and Holualoa (13.3% Hispanic).

Kahaluu-Keauhou's Native American/Other Population

210 residents of Kahaluu-Keauhou, or 4.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kahaluu-Keauhou is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Kahaluu-Keauhou ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kahaluu-Keauhou's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kahaluu-Keauhou's population has decreased from 13.2% to 4.1%.

Kahaluu-Keauhou is more Native American/Other than neighboring Captain Cook (2.3% Native American/Other). Kahaluu-Keauhou is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kealakekua (10.4% Native American/Other), Honalo (8.1% Native American/Other), Kailua CDP (Hawaii County) (14% Native American/Other), and Holualoa (5.1% Native American/Other).

Kahaluu-Keauhou's Multiracial Population

951 residents of Kahaluu-Keauhou, or 18.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kahaluu-Keauhou is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Kahaluu-Keauhou ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kahaluu-Keauhou's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Kahaluu-Keauhou's population has increased from 15.1% to 18.5%.

Kahaluu-Keauhou is more Multiracial than neighboring Kailua CDP (Hawaii County) (18.4% Multiracial). Kahaluu-Keauhou is less Multiracial than neighboring Kealakekua (20.3% Multiracial), Honalo (34.6% Multiracial), Captain Cook (32.7% Multiracial), and Holualoa (20.4% 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.