Kapaau, HI Demographics

A map of Kapaau's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Multiracial	635	448	28.6%	22.3%
Asian	547	493	24.6%	24.6%
Hispanic	533	311	24.0%	15.5%
White	373	524	16.8%	26.1%
Native American/Other	119	223	5.4%	11.1%
Black	17	9	0.8%	0.4%

Kapaau, Hawaii has an estimated population of 2,224, a large increase from the 2,008 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 28.6% Multiracial, 24.6% Asian, 24.0% Hispanic, 16.8% White, 5.4% Native American/Other, and 0.8% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kapaau, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kapaau has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more 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 Kapaau, that probability was 78.5% in 2020 and 77.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kapaau is ranked the 95th 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). Kapaau was ranked the 102nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kapaau's White Population

373 residents of Kapaau, or 16.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kapaau is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Kapaau ranks 86th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kapaau's White population has declined by an estimated 28.8%. White residents' share of Kapaau's population has decreased from 26.1% to 16.8%.

Kapaau is more White than neighboring Halaula (16.7% White). Kapaau is less White than neighboring Hawi (20.6% White), Kukuihaele (56.5% White), Puako (77.6% White), and Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) (22.2% White).

Kapaau's Black Population

17 residents of Kapaau, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kapaau is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Kapaau ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kapaau's Black population has grown by an estimated 88.9%. Black residents' share of Kapaau's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Kapaau is more Black than neighboring Hawi (0% Black), Kukuihaele (0% Black), Puako (0% Black), and Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) (0% Black). Kapaau is less Black than neighboring Halaula (2.1% Black).

Kapaau's Asian Population

547 residents of Kapaau, or 24.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kapaau is considerably lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Kapaau ranks 64th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kapaau's Asian population has grown by an estimated 11.0%. Asian residents' share of Kapaau's population has remained roughly unchanged at 24.6%.

Kapaau is more Asian than neighboring Halaula (15.6% Asian), Hawi (12.7% Asian), Kukuihaele (5.2% Asian), Puako (12.4% Asian), and Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) (18% Asian).

Kapaau's Hispanic Population

533 residents of Kapaau, or 24.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kapaau is considerably higher than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Kapaau ranks 15th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kapaau's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 71.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Kapaau's population has increased from 15.5% to 24.0%.

Kapaau is more Hispanic than neighboring Halaula (12.4% Hispanic), Hawi (5% Hispanic), Kukuihaele (1.9% Hispanic), Puako (1.5% Hispanic), and Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) (11% Hispanic).

Kapaau's Native American/Other Population

119 residents of Kapaau, or 5.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kapaau is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Kapaau ranks 74th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kapaau's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 46.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kapaau's population has decreased from 11.1% to 5.4%.

Kapaau is more Native American/Other than neighboring Puako (3.9% Native American/Other). Kapaau is less Native American/Other than neighboring Halaula (17.8% Native American/Other), Hawi (18.6% Native American/Other), Kukuihaele (13.2% Native American/Other), and Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) (13.4% Native American/Other).

Kapaau's Multiracial Population

635 residents of Kapaau, or 28.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kapaau is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Kapaau ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kapaau's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 41.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Kapaau's population has increased from 22.3% to 28.6%.

Kapaau is more Multiracial than neighboring Kukuihaele (23.2% Multiracial), and Puako (4.6% Multiracial). Kapaau is less Multiracial than neighboring Halaula (35.3% Multiracial), Hawi (43.2% Multiracial), and Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) (35.4% 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.