Kalaeloa, HI Demographics

A map of Kalaeloa's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	1,038	478	31.1%	20.2%
Multiracial	783	563	23.4%	23.8%
Hispanic	531	327	15.9%	13.8%
White	510	555	15.3%	23.5%
Asian	283	280	8.5%	11.8%
Black	197	161	5.9%	6.8%

Kalaeloa, Hawaii has an estimated population of 3,342, a dramatic increase from the 2,364 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 31.1% Native American/Other, 23.4% Multiracial, 15.9% Hispanic, 15.3% White, 8.5% Asian, and 5.9% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kalaeloa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kalaeloa has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Kalaeloa, that probability was 81.0% in 2020 and 79.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kalaeloa is ranked the 78th 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). Kalaeloa was ranked the 91st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kalaeloa's White Population

510 residents of Kalaeloa, or 15.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kalaeloa is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Kalaeloa ranks 92nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalaeloa's White population has declined by an estimated 8.1%. White residents' share of Kalaeloa's population has decreased from 23.5% to 15.3%.

Kalaeloa is more White than neighboring Kapolei (11.1% White), Ewa Villages (4.7% White), and Ewa Gentry (9.3% White). Kalaeloa is less White than neighboring Ocean Pointe (23.2% White), and Makakilo (18.3% White).

Kalaeloa's Black Population

197 residents of Kalaeloa, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kalaeloa is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Kalaeloa ranks 5th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalaeloa's Black population has grown by an estimated 22.4%. Black residents' share of Kalaeloa's population has decreased from 6.8% to 5.9%.

Kalaeloa is more Black than neighboring Kapolei (2% Black), Ocean Pointe (4.9% Black), Ewa Villages (0% Black), Ewa Gentry (3.1% Black), and Makakilo (5.3% Black).

Kalaeloa's Asian Population

283 residents of Kalaeloa, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kalaeloa is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Kalaeloa ranks 107th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalaeloa's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. Asian residents' share of Kalaeloa's population has decreased from 11.8% to 8.5%.

Kalaeloa is less Asian than neighboring Kapolei (26.2% Asian), Ocean Pointe (31.6% Asian), Ewa Villages (63.8% Asian), Ewa Gentry (46.2% Asian), and Makakilo (27.5% Asian).

Kalaeloa's Hispanic Population

531 residents of Kalaeloa, or 15.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kalaeloa is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Kalaeloa ranks 21st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalaeloa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 62.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Kalaeloa's population has increased from 13.8% to 15.9%.

Kalaeloa is more Hispanic than neighboring Ocean Pointe (15.5% Hispanic), Ewa Villages (7.1% Hispanic), Ewa Gentry (14.1% Hispanic), and Makakilo (14.7% Hispanic). Kalaeloa is less Hispanic than neighboring Kapolei (17.5% Hispanic).

Kalaeloa's Native American/Other Population

1,038 residents of Kalaeloa, or 31.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kalaeloa is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Kalaeloa ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalaeloa's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 117.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kalaeloa's population has increased from 20.2% to 31.1%.

Kalaeloa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kapolei (13.8% Native American/Other), Ocean Pointe (1.2% Native American/Other), Ewa Villages (5% Native American/Other), Ewa Gentry (6.7% Native American/Other), and Makakilo (8.6% Native American/Other).

Kalaeloa's Multiracial Population

783 residents of Kalaeloa, or 23.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kalaeloa is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Kalaeloa ranks 59th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalaeloa's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 39.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Kalaeloa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 23.4%.

Kalaeloa is more Multiracial than neighboring Ewa Villages (19.4% Multiracial), and Ewa Gentry (20.6% Multiracial). Kalaeloa is less Multiracial than neighboring Kapolei (29.5% Multiracial), Ocean Pointe (23.5% Multiracial), and Makakilo (25.6% 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.