Kihei, HI Demographics

A map of Kihei's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	9,097	9,885	42.2%	46.1%
Asian	4,565	4,457	21.2%	20.8%
Multiracial	4,156	2,874	19.3%	13.4%
Hispanic	2,849	2,411	13.2%	11.3%
Native American/Other	624	1,591	2.9%	7.4%
Black	276	205	1.3%	1.0%

Kihei, Hawaii has an estimated population of 21,567, a less than 1% change from the 21,423 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.2% White, 21.2% Asian, 19.3% Multiracial, 13.2% Hispanic, 2.9% Native American/Other, and 1.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kihei, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kihei has become more 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 Kihei, that probability was 70.8% in 2020 and 72.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kihei is ranked the 13th 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). Kihei was ranked the 11th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kihei's White Population

9,097 residents of Kihei, or 42.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kihei is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Kihei ranks 46th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kihei's White population has declined by an estimated 8.0%. White residents' share of Kihei's population has decreased from 46.1% to 42.2%.

Kihei is more White than neighboring Keokea (18.3% White), Waikapu (22% White), and Kahului (10.6% White). Kihei is less White than neighboring Maalaea (72.9% White), and Wailea (67.3% White).

Kihei's Black Population

276 residents of Kihei, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kihei is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Kihei ranks 44th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kihei's Black population has grown by an estimated 34.6%. Black residents' share of Kihei's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Kihei is more Black than neighboring Wailea (1% Black), Keokea (0% Black), and Waikapu (0.6% Black). Kihei is less Black than neighboring Maalaea (3.8% Black), and Kahului (1.4% Black).

Kihei's Asian Population

4,565 residents of Kihei, or 21.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kihei is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Kihei ranks 69th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kihei's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. Asian residents' share of Kihei's population has remained roughly unchanged at 21.2%.

Kihei is more Asian than neighboring Maalaea (7.1% Asian), Wailea (10% Asian), and Keokea (6.9% Asian). Kihei is less Asian than neighboring Waikapu (25.3% Asian), and Kahului (55.4% Asian).

Kihei's Hispanic Population

2,849 residents of Kihei, or 13.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kihei is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Kihei ranks 54th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kihei's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Kihei's population has increased from 11.3% to 13.2%.

Kihei is more Hispanic than neighboring Maalaea (2.9% Hispanic), Wailea (9.6% Hispanic), Keokea (7.3% Hispanic), and Kahului (7.3% Hispanic). Kihei is less Hispanic than neighboring Waikapu (14.4% Hispanic).

Kihei's Native American/Other Population

624 residents of Kihei, or 2.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kihei is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Kihei ranks 108th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kihei's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 60.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kihei's population has decreased from 7.4% to 2.9%.

Kihei is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wailea (1.6% Native American/Other). Kihei is less Native American/Other than neighboring Maalaea (3.8% Native American/Other), Keokea (36.4% Native American/Other), Waikapu (10.8% Native American/Other), and Kahului (7.7% Native American/Other).

Kihei's Multiracial Population

4,156 residents of Kihei, or 19.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kihei is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Kihei ranks 138th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kihei's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 44.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Kihei's population has increased from 13.4% to 19.3%.

Kihei is more Multiracial than neighboring Maalaea (9.5% Multiracial), Wailea (10.6% Multiracial), and Kahului (17.7% Multiracial). Kihei is less Multiracial than neighboring Keokea (31.1% Multiracial), and Waikapu (26.9% 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.