Kapolei, HI Demographics

A map of Kapolei's Population by Race

Kapolei, Hawaii has an estimated population of 22,232, an increase from the 21,411 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 29.5% Multiracial, 26.2% Asian, 17.5% Hispanic, 13.8% Native American/Other, 11.1% White, and 2.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kapolei, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kapolei has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Kapolei, that probability was 76.4% in 2020 and 78.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kapolei is ranked the 11th 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). Kapolei was ranked the 12th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kapolei's White Population

2,458 residents of Kapolei, or 11.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kapolei is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Kapolei ranks 142nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kapolei's White population has grown by an estimated 15.9%. White residents' share of Kapolei's population has increased from 9.9% to 11.1%.

Kapolei is more White than neighboring Ewa Villages (4.7% White), East Kapolei (8.7% White), and Ewa Gentry (9.3% White). Kapolei is less White than neighboring Makakilo (18.3% White), and Kalaeloa (15.3% White).

Kapolei's Black Population

440 residents of Kapolei, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kapolei is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Kapolei ranks 13th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kapolei's Black population has declined by an estimated 17.1%. Black residents' share of Kapolei's population has decreased from 2.5% to 2.0%.

Kapolei is more Black than neighboring Ewa Villages (0% Black), and East Kapolei (0.3% Black). Kapolei is less Black than neighboring Makakilo (5.3% Black), Kalaeloa (5.9% Black), and Ewa Gentry (3.1% Black).

Kapolei's Asian Population

5,822 residents of Kapolei, or 26.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kapolei is considerably lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Kapolei ranks 41st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kapolei's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.9%. Asian residents' share of Kapolei's population has decreased from 33.5% to 26.2%.

Kapolei is more Asian than neighboring Kalaeloa (8.5% Asian). Kapolei is less Asian than neighboring Makakilo (27.5% Asian), Ewa Villages (63.8% Asian), East Kapolei (28.1% Asian), and Ewa Gentry (46.2% Asian).

Kapolei's Hispanic Population

3,892 residents of Kapolei, or 17.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kapolei is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Kapolei ranks 35th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kapolei's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 45.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Kapolei's population has increased from 12.5% to 17.5%.

Kapolei is more Hispanic than neighboring Makakilo (14.7% Hispanic), Kalaeloa (15.9% Hispanic), Ewa Villages (7.1% Hispanic), East Kapolei (15.1% Hispanic), and Ewa Gentry (14.1% Hispanic).

Kapolei's Native American/Other Population

3,064 residents of Kapolei, or 13.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kapolei is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Kapolei ranks 50th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kapolei's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 5.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kapolei's population has remained roughly unchanged at 13.8%.

Kapolei is more Native American/Other than neighboring Makakilo (8.6% Native American/Other), Ewa Villages (5% Native American/Other), and Ewa Gentry (6.7% Native American/Other). Kapolei is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kalaeloa (31.1% Native American/Other), and East Kapolei (15.4% Native American/Other).

Kapolei's Multiracial Population

6,556 residents of Kapolei, or 29.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kapolei is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Kapolei ranks 28th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kapolei's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Kapolei's population has increased from 28.1% to 29.5%.

Kapolei is more Multiracial than neighboring Makakilo (25.6% Multiracial), Kalaeloa (23.4% Multiracial), Ewa Villages (19.4% Multiracial), and Ewa Gentry (20.6% Multiracial). Kapolei is less Multiracial than neighboring East Kapolei (32.4% 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.