Kaneohe, HI Demographics

A map of Kaneohe's Population by Race

Kaneohe, Hawaii has an estimated population of 37,355, a less than 1% change from the 37,430 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 37.6% Asian, 28.6% Multiracial, 14.0% White, 10.8% Hispanic, 8.4% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kaneohe, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kaneohe has become 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 Kaneohe, that probability was 75.6% in 2020 and 73.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kaneohe is ranked the 7th 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). Kaneohe was ranked the 7th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kaneohe's White Population

5,241 residents of Kaneohe, or 14.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kaneohe is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Kaneohe ranks 111th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaneohe's White population has declined by an estimated 23.9%. White residents' share of Kaneohe's population has decreased from 18.4% to 14.0%.

Kaneohe is less White than neighboring Heeia (15.9% White), Maunawili (29.6% White), Kaneohe Base (57% White), Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) (42.1% White), and Ahuimanu (16.4% White).

Kaneohe's Black Population

201 residents of Kaneohe, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kaneohe is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Kaneohe ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaneohe's Black population has declined by an estimated 18.6%. Black residents' share of Kaneohe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Kaneohe is more Black than neighboring Heeia (0% Black), Maunawili (0% Black), and Ahuimanu (0% Black). Kaneohe is less Black than neighboring Kaneohe Base (6.3% Black).

Kaneohe's Asian Population

14,039 residents of Kaneohe, or 37.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kaneohe is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Kaneohe ranks 39th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaneohe's Asian population has grown by an estimated 10.7%. Asian residents' share of Kaneohe's population has increased from 33.9% to 37.6%.

Kaneohe is more Asian than neighboring Kaneohe Base (3.2% Asian), Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) (18.7% Asian), and Ahuimanu (31% Asian). Kaneohe is less Asian than neighboring Heeia (43.2% Asian), and Maunawili (38.3% Asian).

Kaneohe's Hispanic Population

4,044 residents of Kaneohe, or 10.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kaneohe is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Kaneohe ranks 80th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaneohe's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Kaneohe's population has increased from 9.9% to 10.8%.

Kaneohe is more Hispanic than neighboring Heeia (4.6% Hispanic), Maunawili (4.2% Hispanic), and Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) (6.8% Hispanic). Kaneohe is less Hispanic than neighboring Kaneohe Base (26.5% Hispanic), and Ahuimanu (14.2% Hispanic).

Kaneohe's Native American/Other Population

3,133 residents of Kaneohe, or 8.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kaneohe is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Kaneohe ranks 90th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaneohe's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 11.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kaneohe's population has decreased from 9.4% to 8.4%.

Kaneohe is more Native American/Other than neighboring Heeia (8.1% Native American/Other), Maunawili (5.1% Native American/Other), Kaneohe Base (1% Native American/Other), Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) (6.4% Native American/Other), and Ahuimanu (8.1% Native American/Other).

Kaneohe's Multiracial Population

10,697 residents of Kaneohe, or 28.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kaneohe is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Kaneohe ranks 31st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaneohe's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Kaneohe's population has increased from 27.8% to 28.6%.

Kaneohe is more Multiracial than neighboring Heeia (28.2% Multiracial), Maunawili (22.7% Multiracial), Kaneohe Base (6% Multiracial), and Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) (25.5% Multiracial). Kaneohe is less Multiracial than neighboring Ahuimanu (30.3% 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.