Kalihiwai, HI Demographics

A map of Kalihiwai's Population by Race

Kalihiwai, Hawaii has an estimated population of 219, a dramatic decrease from the 361 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.4% White, 37.0% Native American/Other, 5.5% Hispanic, 4.1% Multiracial, 3.2% Asian, and 1.8% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kalihiwai, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kalihiwai 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 Kalihiwai, that probability was 64.4% in 2020 and 62.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kalihiwai is ranked the 156th 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). Kalihiwai was ranked the 151st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kalihiwai's White Population

106 residents of Kalihiwai, or 48.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kalihiwai is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Kalihiwai ranks 33rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalihiwai's White population has declined by an estimated 45.1%. White residents' share of Kalihiwai's population has decreased from 53.5% to 48.4%.

Kalihiwai is more White than neighboring Wainiha (35.6% White). Kalihiwai is less White than neighboring Princeville (82% White), Kilauea (48.9% White), Hanalei (82.7% White), and Haena (68.5% White).

Kalihiwai's Black Population

4 residents of Kalihiwai, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kalihiwai is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Kalihiwai ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalihiwai's Black population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Black residents' share of Kalihiwai's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Kalihiwai is more Black than neighboring Princeville (0.9% Black), Kilauea (0.3% Black), Hanalei (0% Black), Wainiha (0% Black), and Haena (0% Black).

Kalihiwai's Asian Population

7 residents of Kalihiwai, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kalihiwai is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Kalihiwai ranks 151st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalihiwai's Asian population has declined by an estimated 46.2%. Asian residents' share of Kalihiwai's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Kalihiwai is more Asian than neighboring Haena (1.4% Asian). Kalihiwai is less Asian than neighboring Princeville (5.1% Asian), Kilauea (15.1% Asian), Hanalei (10.7% Asian), and Wainiha (17.7% Asian).

Kalihiwai's Hispanic Population

12 residents of Kalihiwai, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kalihiwai is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Kalihiwai ranks 66th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalihiwai's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 68.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Kalihiwai's population has decreased from 10.5% to 5.5%.

Kalihiwai is more Hispanic than neighboring Princeville (2.4% Hispanic), Hanalei (0% Hispanic), Wainiha (0.6% Hispanic), and Haena (2.5% Hispanic). Kalihiwai is less Hispanic than neighboring Kilauea (7.9% Hispanic).

Kalihiwai's Native American/Other Population

81 residents of Kalihiwai, or 37.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kalihiwai is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Kalihiwai ranks 99th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalihiwai's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 161.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kalihiwai's population has increased from 8.6% to 37.0%.

Kalihiwai is more Native American/Other than neighboring Princeville (0% Native American/Other), Kilauea (7.3% Native American/Other), Hanalei (0% Native American/Other), and Haena (0% Native American/Other). Kalihiwai is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wainiha (40.9% Native American/Other).

Kalihiwai's Multiracial Population

9 residents of Kalihiwai, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kalihiwai is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Kalihiwai ranks 69th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalihiwai's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 88.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Kalihiwai's population has decreased from 22.4% to 4.1%.

Kalihiwai is less Multiracial than neighboring Princeville (9.6% Multiracial), Kilauea (20.5% Multiracial), Hanalei (6.6% Multiracial), Wainiha (5.2% Multiracial), and Haena (27.6% 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.