Kalapana, HI Demographics

A map of Kalapana's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	35	92	46.1%	55.1%
Multiracial	34	19	44.7%	11.4%
Native American/Other	6	39	7.9%	23.4%
Hispanic	1	13	1.3%	7.8%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.6%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	1.8%

Kalapana, Hawaii has an estimated population of 76, a dramatic decrease from the 167 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.1% White, 44.7% Multiracial, 7.9% Native American/Other, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kalapana, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kalapana has become 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 Kalapana, that probability was 62.3% in 2020 and 58.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kalapana is ranked the 161st 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). Kalapana was ranked the 160th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kalapana's White Population

35 residents of Kalapana, or 46.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kalapana is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Kalapana ranks 29th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalapana's White population has declined by an estimated 62.0%. White residents' share of Kalapana's population has decreased from 55.1% to 46.1%.

Kalapana is more White than neighboring Pahoa (26.5% White). Kalapana is less White than neighboring Black Sands (59% White), Seaview (72.9% White), Kamaili (83.3% White), and Leilani Estates (55% White).

Kalapana's Black Population

0 residents of Kalapana, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kalapana is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Kalapana ranks 79th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalapana's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Kalapana's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Kalapana is less Black than neighboring Black Sands (1.7% Black), Seaview (0.9% Black), Leilani Estates (1% Black), and Pahoa (0.3% Black).

Kalapana's Asian Population

0 residents of Kalapana, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kalapana is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Kalapana ranks 160th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalapana's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Kalapana's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Kalapana is less Asian than neighboring Black Sands (3.4% Asian), Seaview (2% Asian), Leilani Estates (5.7% Asian), and Pahoa (33.9% Asian).

Kalapana's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Kalapana, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kalapana is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Kalapana ranks 125th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalapana's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 92.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Kalapana's population has decreased from 7.8% to 1.3%.

Kalapana is less Hispanic than neighboring Black Sands (3.7% Hispanic), Seaview (9.3% Hispanic), Kamaili (1.8% Hispanic), Leilani Estates (10.7% Hispanic), and Pahoa (15.6% Hispanic).

Kalapana's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Kalapana, or 7.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kalapana is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Kalapana ranks 18th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalapana's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 84.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kalapana's population has decreased from 23.4% to 7.9%.

Kalapana is more Native American/Other than neighboring Seaview (1.1% Native American/Other). Kalapana is less Native American/Other than neighboring Black Sands (13.8% Native American/Other), Kamaili (14.9% Native American/Other), Leilani Estates (9.5% Native American/Other), and Pahoa (14% Native American/Other).

Kalapana's Multiracial Population

34 residents of Kalapana, or 44.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kalapana is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Kalapana ranks 146th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalapana's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 78.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Kalapana's population has increased from 11.4% to 44.7%.

Kalapana is more Multiracial than neighboring Black Sands (18.4% Multiracial), Seaview (13.8% Multiracial), Kamaili (0% Multiracial), Leilani Estates (18.1% Multiracial), and Pahoa (9.8% 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.