Kekaha, HI Demographics

A map of Kekaha's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Multiracial	1,354	1,029	35.9%	27.7%
Native American/Other	930	592	24.7%	15.9%
Asian	767	1,095	20.4%	29.5%
White	524	591	13.9%	15.9%
Hispanic	193	400	5.1%	10.8%
Black	0	8	0.0%	0.2%

Kekaha, Hawaii has an estimated population of 3,768, a slight increase from the 3,715 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 35.9% Multiracial, 24.7% Native American/Other, 20.4% Asian, 13.9% White, 5.1% Hispanic, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kekaha, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kekaha 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 Kekaha, that probability was 77.4% in 2020 and 74.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kekaha is ranked the 71st 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). Kekaha was ranked the 70th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kekaha's White Population

524 residents of Kekaha, or 13.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kekaha is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Kekaha ranks 119th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kekaha's White population has declined by an estimated 11.3%. White residents' share of Kekaha's population has decreased from 15.9% to 13.9%.

Kekaha is more White than neighboring Pakala Village (0% White), Kaumakani (1.1% White), Hanapepe (9.8% White), and Eleele (9.1% White). Kekaha is less White than neighboring Waimea CDP (Kauai County) (20.7% White).

Kekaha's Black Population

0 residents of Kekaha, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kekaha is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Kekaha ranks 138th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kekaha's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Kekaha's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Kekaha is less Black than neighboring Hanapepe (3% Black), and Eleele (0.3% Black).

Kekaha's Asian Population

767 residents of Kekaha, or 20.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kekaha is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Kekaha ranks 54th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kekaha's Asian population has declined by an estimated 30.0%. Asian residents' share of Kekaha's population has decreased from 29.5% to 20.4%.

Kekaha is less Asian than neighboring Waimea CDP (Kauai County) (26.9% Asian), Pakala Village (32.9% Asian), Kaumakani (81.3% Asian), Hanapepe (47% Asian), and Eleele (47.3% Asian).

Kekaha's Hispanic Population

193 residents of Kekaha, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kekaha is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Kekaha ranks 61st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kekaha's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 51.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Kekaha's population has decreased from 10.8% to 5.1%.

Kekaha is less Hispanic than neighboring Waimea CDP (Kauai County) (9% Hispanic), Pakala Village (33.6% Hispanic), Kaumakani (5.5% Hispanic), Hanapepe (8.8% Hispanic), and Eleele (10.1% Hispanic).

Kekaha's Native American/Other Population

930 residents of Kekaha, or 24.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kekaha is considerably higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Kekaha ranks 37th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kekaha's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 57.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kekaha's population has increased from 15.9% to 24.7%.

Kekaha is more Native American/Other than neighboring Waimea CDP (Kauai County) (13% Native American/Other), Pakala Village (3.1% Native American/Other), Kaumakani (5.8% Native American/Other), Hanapepe (8.7% Native American/Other), and Eleele (9% Native American/Other).

Kekaha's Multiracial Population

1,354 residents of Kekaha, or 35.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kekaha is considerably higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Kekaha ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kekaha's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Kekaha's population has increased from 27.7% to 35.9%.

Kekaha is more Multiracial than neighboring Waimea CDP (Kauai County) (30.5% Multiracial), Pakala Village (30.5% Multiracial), Kaumakani (6.2% Multiracial), Hanapepe (22.6% Multiracial), and Eleele (24.2% 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.