Kahuku, HI Demographics

A map of Kahuku's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Multiracial	850	821	35.8%	28.8%
Native American/Other	607	951	25.6%	33.3%
Asian	361	603	15.2%	21.1%
White	355	282	14.9%	9.9%
Hispanic	187	186	7.9%	6.5%
Black	15	9	0.6%	0.3%

Kahuku, Hawaii has an estimated population of 2,375, a large decrease from the 2,852 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 35.8% Multiracial, 25.6% Native American/Other, 15.2% Asian, 14.9% White, 7.9% Hispanic, and 0.6% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kahuku, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kahuku has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Hawaii overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Kahuku, that probability was 74.7% in 2020 and 75.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kahuku is ranked the 94th 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). Kahuku was ranked the 81st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kahuku's White Population

355 residents of Kahuku, or 14.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kahuku is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Kahuku ranks 143rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kahuku's White population has grown by an estimated 25.9%. White residents' share of Kahuku's population has increased from 9.9% to 14.9%.

Kahuku is less White than neighboring Laie (27.7% White), Kawela Bay (65.4% White), Hauula (26.7% White), Pupukea (42.7% White), and Punaluu (30.4% White).

Kahuku's Black Population

15 residents of Kahuku, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kahuku is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Kahuku ranks 124th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kahuku's Black population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Black residents' share of Kahuku's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Kahuku is more Black than neighboring Laie (0.5% Black), Kawela Bay (0% Black), Pupukea (0% Black), and Punaluu (0.2% Black).

Kahuku's Asian Population

361 residents of Kahuku, or 15.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kahuku is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Kahuku ranks 67th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kahuku's Asian population has declined by an estimated 40.1%. Asian residents' share of Kahuku's population has decreased from 21.1% to 15.2%.

Kahuku is more Asian than neighboring Laie (14.5% Asian), Kawela Bay (7.7% Asian), Hauula (5.5% Asian), Pupukea (15% Asian), and Punaluu (12.2% Asian).

Kahuku's Hispanic Population

187 residents of Kahuku, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kahuku is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Kahuku ranks 146th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kahuku's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Kahuku's population has increased from 6.5% to 7.9%.

Kahuku is more Hispanic than neighboring Laie (5% Hispanic), and Kawela Bay (2.4% Hispanic). Kahuku is less Hispanic than neighboring Hauula (13.9% Hispanic), Pupukea (13.6% Hispanic), and Punaluu (13.9% Hispanic).

Kahuku's Native American/Other Population

607 residents of Kahuku, or 25.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kahuku is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Kahuku ranks 10th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kahuku's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 36.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kahuku's population has decreased from 33.3% to 25.6%.

Kahuku is more Native American/Other than neighboring Laie (22.8% Native American/Other), Kawela Bay (0.3% Native American/Other), Hauula (19% Native American/Other), Pupukea (1.8% Native American/Other), and Punaluu (12.8% Native American/Other).

Kahuku's Multiracial Population

850 residents of Kahuku, or 35.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kahuku is considerably higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Kahuku ranks 25th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kahuku's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Kahuku's population has increased from 28.8% to 35.8%.

Kahuku is more Multiracial than neighboring Laie (29.5% Multiracial), Kawela Bay (24.2% Multiracial), Hauula (34.2% Multiracial), Pupukea (26.9% Multiracial), and Punaluu (30.4% 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.