Kalaheo, HI Demographics

A map of Kalaheo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,636	1,997	36.9%	40.0%
Multiracial	1,338	1,044	30.2%	20.9%
Asian	734	1,040	16.6%	20.8%
Hispanic	515	559	11.6%	11.2%
Native American/Other	161	333	3.6%	6.7%
Black	51	23	1.1%	0.5%

Kalaheo, Hawaii has an estimated population of 4,435, a large decrease from the 4,996 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 36.9% White, 30.2% Multiracial, 16.6% Asian, 11.6% Hispanic, 3.6% Native American/Other, and 1.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kalaheo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kalaheo has become slightly 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 Kalaheo, that probability was 73.6% in 2020 and 73.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kalaheo is ranked the 63rd 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). Kalaheo was ranked the 58th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kalaheo's White Population

1,636 residents of Kalaheo, or 36.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kalaheo is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Kalaheo ranks 55th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalaheo's White population has declined by an estimated 18.1%. White residents' share of Kalaheo's population has decreased from 40.0% to 36.9%.

Kalaheo is more White than neighboring Eleele (9.1% White), Koloa (20.4% White), and Hanapepe (9.8% White). Kalaheo is less White than neighboring Lawai (38.4% White), and Omao (42.9% White).

Kalaheo's Black Population

51 residents of Kalaheo, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kalaheo is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Kalaheo ranks 101st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalaheo's Black population has grown by an estimated 121.7%. Black residents' share of Kalaheo's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.1%.

Kalaheo is more Black than neighboring Lawai (0% Black), Omao (0.3% Black), and Eleele (0.3% Black). Kalaheo is less Black than neighboring Hanapepe (3% Black).

Kalaheo's Asian Population

734 residents of Kalaheo, or 16.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kalaheo is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Kalaheo ranks 68th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalaheo's Asian population has declined by an estimated 29.4%. Asian residents' share of Kalaheo's population has decreased from 20.8% to 16.6%.

Kalaheo is less Asian than neighboring Lawai (17.1% Asian), Omao (24.1% Asian), Eleele (47.3% Asian), Koloa (20.6% Asian), and Hanapepe (47% Asian).

Kalaheo's Hispanic Population

515 residents of Kalaheo, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kalaheo is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Kalaheo ranks 57th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalaheo's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Kalaheo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.6%.

Kalaheo is more Hispanic than neighboring Eleele (10.1% Hispanic), and Hanapepe (8.8% Hispanic). Kalaheo is less Hispanic than neighboring Lawai (23.3% Hispanic), Omao (15.3% Hispanic), and Koloa (20.6% Hispanic).

Kalaheo's Native American/Other Population

161 residents of Kalaheo, or 3.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kalaheo is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Kalaheo ranks 124th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalaheo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 51.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kalaheo's population has decreased from 6.7% to 3.6%.

Kalaheo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Omao (3% Native American/Other). Kalaheo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lawai (6.5% Native American/Other), Eleele (9% Native American/Other), Koloa (12.7% Native American/Other), and Hanapepe (8.7% Native American/Other).

Kalaheo's Multiracial Population

1,338 residents of Kalaheo, or 30.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kalaheo is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Kalaheo ranks 87th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalaheo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 28.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Kalaheo's population has increased from 20.9% to 30.2%.

Kalaheo is more Multiracial than neighboring Lawai (14.8% Multiracial), Omao (14.4% Multiracial), Eleele (24.2% Multiracial), Koloa (24.6% Multiracial), and Hanapepe (22.6% 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.