Kapalua, HI Demographics

A map of Kapalua's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	294	323	62.7%	65.3%
Hispanic	71	51	15.1%	10.3%
Multiracial	48	32	10.2%	6.5%
Asian	32	53	6.8%	10.7%
Native American/Other	21	29	4.5%	5.9%
Black	3	7	0.6%	1.4%

Kapalua, Hawaii has an estimated population of 469, a decrease from the 495 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.7% White, 15.1% Hispanic, 10.2% Multiracial, 6.8% Asian, 4.5% Native American/Other, and 0.6% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kapalua, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kapalua has become more 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 Kapalua, that probability was 54.4% in 2020 and 56.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kapalua is ranked the 141st 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). Kapalua was ranked the 142nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kapalua's White Population

294 residents of Kapalua, or 62.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kapalua is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Kapalua ranks 12th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kapalua's White population has declined by an estimated 9.0%. White residents' share of Kapalua's population has decreased from 65.3% to 62.7%.

Kapalua is more White than neighboring Napili-Honokowai (36.2% White), Mahinahina (59.4% White), and Lahaina (24.8% White). Kapalua is less White than neighboring Kaanapali (72.5% White), and Launiupoko (67% White).

Kapalua's Black Population

3 residents of Kapalua, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kapalua is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Kapalua ranks 31st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kapalua's Black population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. Black residents' share of Kapalua's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.6%.

Kapalua is more Black than neighboring Mahinahina (0.5% Black), and Lahaina (0.4% Black). Kapalua is less Black than neighboring Kaanapali (0.9% Black), and Launiupoko (1% Black).

Kapalua's Asian Population

32 residents of Kapalua, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kapalua is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Kapalua ranks 112th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kapalua's Asian population has declined by an estimated 39.6%. Asian residents' share of Kapalua's population has decreased from 10.7% to 6.8%.

Kapalua is more Asian than neighboring Launiupoko (4.4% Asian). Kapalua is less Asian than neighboring Napili-Honokowai (21.5% Asian), Mahinahina (20.8% Asian), Kaanapali (7% Asian), and Lahaina (40.1% Asian).

Kapalua's Hispanic Population

71 residents of Kapalua, or 15.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kapalua is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Kapalua ranks 70th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kapalua's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 39.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Kapalua's population has increased from 10.3% to 15.1%.

Kapalua is more Hispanic than neighboring Napili-Honokowai (14.4% Hispanic), Mahinahina (5.2% Hispanic), Kaanapali (9.2% Hispanic), Lahaina (9.5% Hispanic), and Launiupoko (5.3% Hispanic).

Kapalua's Native American/Other Population

21 residents of Kapalua, or 4.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kapalua is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Kapalua ranks 135th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kapalua's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 27.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kapalua's population has decreased from 5.9% to 4.5%.

Kapalua is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mahinahina (0.8% Native American/Other), Kaanapali (1.3% Native American/Other), and Lahaina (4.4% Native American/Other). Kapalua is less Native American/Other than neighboring Napili-Honokowai (8.3% Native American/Other), and Launiupoko (6.5% Native American/Other).

Kapalua's Multiracial Population

48 residents of Kapalua, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kapalua is considerably lower than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Kapalua ranks 160th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kapalua's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Kapalua's population has increased from 6.5% to 10.2%.

Kapalua is more Multiracial than neighboring Kaanapali (9.1% Multiracial). Kapalua is less Multiracial than neighboring Napili-Honokowai (18.9% Multiracial), Mahinahina (13.3% Multiracial), Lahaina (20.9% Multiracial), and Launiupoko (15.8% 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.