Kaunakakai, HI Demographics

A map of Kaunakakai's Population by Race

Kaunakakai, Hawaii has an estimated population of 4,360, a large increase from the 3,419 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 35.4% Multiracial, 32.3% Native American/Other, 13.4% Hispanic, 12.2% Asian, 6.6% White, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kaunakakai, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kaunakakai 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 Kaunakakai, that probability was 75.4% in 2020 and 73.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kaunakakai is ranked the 66th 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). Kaunakakai was ranked the 74th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kaunakakai's White Population

289 residents of Kaunakakai, or 6.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kaunakakai is considerably lower than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Kaunakakai ranks 130th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaunakakai's White population has declined by an estimated 36.8%. White residents' share of Kaunakakai's population has decreased from 13.4% to 6.6%.

Kaunakakai is more White than neighboring Kualapuu (4.3% White), and Maunaloa (5.8% White). Kaunakakai is less White than neighboring Ualapue (26.4% White), Lanai City (10% White), and Napili-Honokowai (36.2% White).

Kaunakakai's Black Population

1 residents of Kaunakakai, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kaunakakai is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Kaunakakai ranks 116th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaunakakai's Black population has declined by an estimated 92.3%. Black residents' share of Kaunakakai's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Kaunakakai is less Black than neighboring Napili-Honokowai (0.6% Black).

Kaunakakai's Asian Population

533 residents of Kaunakakai, or 12.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kaunakakai is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Kaunakakai ranks 78th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaunakakai's Asian population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Asian residents' share of Kaunakakai's population has decreased from 18.2% to 12.2%.

Kaunakakai is more Asian than neighboring Kualapuu (4.4% Asian), Ualapue (3% Asian), and Maunaloa (0% Asian). Kaunakakai is less Asian than neighboring Lanai City (48% Asian), and Napili-Honokowai (21.5% Asian).

Kaunakakai's Hispanic Population

586 residents of Kaunakakai, or 13.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kaunakakai is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Kaunakakai ranks 147th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaunakakai's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 171.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Kaunakakai's population has increased from 6.3% to 13.4%.

Kaunakakai is more Hispanic than neighboring Kualapuu (7.9% Hispanic), Ualapue (11.4% Hispanic), Maunaloa (7.2% Hispanic), and Lanai City (6.8% Hispanic). Kaunakakai is less Hispanic than neighboring Napili-Honokowai (14.4% Hispanic).

Kaunakakai's Native American/Other Population

1,409 residents of Kaunakakai, or 32.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kaunakakai is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Kaunakakai ranks 12th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaunakakai's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 36.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kaunakakai's population has increased from 30.1% to 32.3%.

Kaunakakai is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ualapue (25.5% Native American/Other), Maunaloa (28.7% Native American/Other), Lanai City (12.1% Native American/Other), and Napili-Honokowai (8.3% Native American/Other). Kaunakakai is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kualapuu (48.8% Native American/Other).

Kaunakakai's Multiracial Population

1,542 residents of Kaunakakai, or 35.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kaunakakai is considerably higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Kaunakakai ranks 17th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaunakakai's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 42.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Kaunakakai's population has increased from 31.6% to 35.4%.

Kaunakakai is more Multiracial than neighboring Kualapuu (34.6% Multiracial), Ualapue (33.9% Multiracial), Lanai City (23.1% Multiracial), and Napili-Honokowai (18.9% Multiracial). Kaunakakai is less Multiracial than neighboring Maunaloa (58.4% 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.