Kealakekua, HI Demographics

A map of Kealakekua's Population by Race

Kealakekua, Hawaii has an estimated population of 1,919, a large decrease from the 2,307 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.7% Asian, 20.3% Multiracial, 13.9% Hispanic, 11.6% White, 10.4% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kealakekua, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kealakekua has become considerably 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 Kealakekua, that probability was 77.5% in 2020 and 72.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kealakekua is ranked the 102nd 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). Kealakekua was ranked the 93rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kealakekua's White Population

223 residents of Kealakekua, or 11.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kealakekua is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Kealakekua ranks 87th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kealakekua's White population has declined by an estimated 62.9%. White residents' share of Kealakekua's population has decreased from 26.1% to 11.6%.

Kealakekua is less White than neighboring Captain Cook (24.9% White), Honalo (18.2% White), Kahaluu-Keauhou (56.9% White), Honaunau-Napoopoo (41.2% White), and Holualoa (52.4% White).

Kealakekua's Black Population

2 residents of Kealakekua, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kealakekua is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Kealakekua ranks 126th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kealakekua's Black population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Black residents' share of Kealakekua's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Kealakekua is more Black than neighboring Captain Cook (0% Black), Honalo (0% Black), and Holualoa (0% Black). Kealakekua is less Black than neighboring Kahaluu-Keauhou (0.5% Black), and Honaunau-Napoopoo (1.9% Black).

Kealakekua's Asian Population

838 residents of Kealakekua, or 43.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kealakekua is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Kealakekua ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kealakekua's Asian population has grown by an estimated 23.2%. Asian residents' share of Kealakekua's population has increased from 29.5% to 43.7%.

Kealakekua is more Asian than neighboring Captain Cook (21.9% Asian), Honalo (19.6% Asian), Kahaluu-Keauhou (10.2% Asian), Honaunau-Napoopoo (14.5% Asian), and Holualoa (8.7% Asian).

Kealakekua's Hispanic Population

267 residents of Kealakekua, or 13.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kealakekua is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Kealakekua ranks 45th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kealakekua's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Kealakekua's population has increased from 11.7% to 13.9%.

Kealakekua is more Hispanic than neighboring Kahaluu-Keauhou (9.9% Hispanic), Honaunau-Napoopoo (12% Hispanic), and Holualoa (13.3% Hispanic). Kealakekua is less Hispanic than neighboring Captain Cook (18.3% Hispanic), and Honalo (19.4% Hispanic).

Kealakekua's Native American/Other Population

199 residents of Kealakekua, or 10.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kealakekua is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Kealakekua ranks 64th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kealakekua's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 28.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kealakekua's population has decreased from 12.1% to 10.4%.

Kealakekua is more Native American/Other than neighboring Captain Cook (2.3% Native American/Other), Honalo (8.1% Native American/Other), Kahaluu-Keauhou (4.1% Native American/Other), Honaunau-Napoopoo (9.7% Native American/Other), and Holualoa (5.1% Native American/Other).

Kealakekua's Multiracial Population

390 residents of Kealakekua, or 20.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kealakekua is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Kealakekua ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kealakekua's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Kealakekua's population has remained roughly unchanged at 20.3%.

Kealakekua is more Multiracial than neighboring Kahaluu-Keauhou (18.5% Multiracial). Kealakekua is less Multiracial than neighboring Captain Cook (32.7% Multiracial), Honalo (34.6% Multiracial), Honaunau-Napoopoo (20.7% Multiracial), and Holualoa (20.4% 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.