Kaiminani, HI Demographics

A map of Kaiminani's Population by Race

Kaiminani, Hawaii has an estimated population of 11,465, a decrease from the 12,590 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.1% White, 19.5% Native American/Other, 17.1% Multiracial, 12.3% Asian, 5.4% Hispanic, and 1.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kaiminani, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kaiminani 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 Kaiminani, that probability was 73.8% in 2020 and 72.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kaiminani is ranked the 28th 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). Kaiminani was ranked the 27th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kaiminani's White Population

5,061 residents of Kaiminani, or 44.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kaiminani is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Kaiminani ranks 52nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaiminani's White population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Kaiminani's population has increased from 41.5% to 44.1%.

Kaiminani is more White than neighboring Kaloko (35.3% White), Kailua CDP (Hawaii County) (40.1% White), and Honalo (18.2% White). Kaiminani is less White than neighboring Holualoa (52.4% White), and Kahaluu-Keauhou (56.9% White).

Kaiminani's Black Population

175 residents of Kaiminani, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kaiminani is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Kaiminani ranks 89th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaiminani's Black population has grown by an estimated 169.2%. Black residents' share of Kaiminani's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.5%.

Kaiminani is more Black than neighboring Kaloko (0% Black), Kailua CDP (Hawaii County) (0.2% Black), Holualoa (0% Black), Kahaluu-Keauhou (0.5% Black), and Honalo (0% Black).

Kaiminani's Asian Population

1,413 residents of Kaiminani, or 12.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kaiminani is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Kaiminani ranks 98th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaiminani's Asian population has declined by an estimated 12.9%. Asian residents' share of Kaiminani's population has decreased from 12.9% to 12.3%.

Kaiminani is more Asian than neighboring Holualoa (8.7% Asian), and Kahaluu-Keauhou (10.2% Asian). Kaiminani is less Asian than neighboring Kaloko (13.1% Asian), Kailua CDP (Hawaii County) (19% Asian), and Honalo (19.6% Asian).

Kaiminani's Hispanic Population

620 residents of Kaiminani, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kaiminani is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Kaiminani ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaiminani's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 51.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Kaiminani's population has decreased from 10.2% to 5.4%.

Kaiminani is less Hispanic than neighboring Kaloko (12.6% Hispanic), Kailua CDP (Hawaii County) (8.3% Hispanic), Holualoa (13.3% Hispanic), Kahaluu-Keauhou (9.9% Hispanic), and Honalo (19.4% Hispanic).

Kaiminani's Native American/Other Population

2,237 residents of Kaiminani, or 19.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kaiminani is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Kaiminani ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaiminani's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 22.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kaiminani's population has increased from 14.5% to 19.5%.

Kaiminani is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kaloko (5.6% Native American/Other), Kailua CDP (Hawaii County) (14% Native American/Other), Holualoa (5.1% Native American/Other), Kahaluu-Keauhou (4.1% Native American/Other), and Honalo (8.1% Native American/Other).

Kaiminani's Multiracial Population

1,959 residents of Kaiminani, or 17.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kaiminani is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Kaiminani ranks 91st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaiminani's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 24.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Kaiminani's population has decreased from 20.5% to 17.1%.

Kaiminani is less Multiracial than neighboring Kaloko (33.4% Multiracial), Kailua CDP (Hawaii County) (18.4% Multiracial), Holualoa (20.4% Multiracial), Kahaluu-Keauhou (18.5% Multiracial), and Honalo (34.6% 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.