Kamaili, HI Demographics

A map of Kamaili's Population by Race

Kamaili, Hawaii has an estimated population of 221, a dramatic increase from the 157 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.3% White, 14.9% Native American/Other, 1.8% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kamaili, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kamaili has become considerably 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 Kamaili, that probability was 64.2% in 2020 and 28.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kamaili is ranked the 155th 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). Kamaili was ranked the 161st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kamaili's White Population

184 residents of Kamaili, or 83.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kamaili is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Kamaili ranks 32nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kamaili's White population has grown by an estimated 119.0%. White residents' share of Kamaili's population has increased from 53.5% to 83.3%.

Kamaili is more White than neighboring Leilani Estates (55% White), Seaview (72.9% White), Black Sands (59% White), Pahoa (26.5% White), and Nanawale Estates (27.1% White).

Kamaili's Black Population

0 residents of Kamaili, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kamaili is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Kamaili ranks 150th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kamaili's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Kamaili's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Kamaili is less Black than neighboring Leilani Estates (1% Black), Seaview (0.9% Black), Black Sands (1.7% Black), Pahoa (0.3% Black), and Nanawale Estates (1.9% Black).

Kamaili's Asian Population

0 residents of Kamaili, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kamaili is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Kamaili ranks 155th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kamaili's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Kamaili's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.0%.

Kamaili is less Asian than neighboring Leilani Estates (5.7% Asian), Seaview (2% Asian), Black Sands (3.4% Asian), Pahoa (33.9% Asian), and Nanawale Estates (16.6% Asian).

Kamaili's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Kamaili, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kamaili is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Kamaili ranks 119th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kamaili's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 69.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Kamaili's population has decreased from 8.3% to 1.8%.

Kamaili is less Hispanic than neighboring Leilani Estates (10.7% Hispanic), Seaview (9.3% Hispanic), Black Sands (3.7% Hispanic), Pahoa (15.6% Hispanic), and Nanawale Estates (16.2% Hispanic).

Kamaili's Native American/Other Population

33 residents of Kamaili, or 14.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kamaili is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Kamaili ranks 34th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kamaili's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 26.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kamaili's population has decreased from 16.6% to 14.9%.

Kamaili is more Native American/Other than neighboring Leilani Estates (9.5% Native American/Other), Seaview (1.1% Native American/Other), Black Sands (13.8% Native American/Other), Pahoa (14% Native American/Other), and Nanawale Estates (14.5% Native American/Other).

Kamaili's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Kamaili, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kamaili is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Kamaili ranks 108th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kamaili's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Kamaili's population has decreased from 19.1% to 0.0%.

Kamaili is less Multiracial than neighboring Leilani Estates (18.1% Multiracial), Seaview (13.8% Multiracial), Black Sands (18.4% Multiracial), Pahoa (9.8% Multiracial), and Nanawale Estates (23.7% 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.