Kilauea, HI Demographics

A map of Kilauea's Population by Race

Kilauea, Hawaii has an estimated population of 3,146, an increase from the 3,014 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.9% White, 20.5% Multiracial, 15.1% Asian, 7.9% Hispanic, 7.3% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kilauea, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kilauea is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Kilauea, that probability was 68.0% in 2020 and 68.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kilauea is ranked the 80th 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). Kilauea was ranked the 79th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kilauea's White Population

1,538 residents of Kilauea, or 48.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kilauea is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Kilauea ranks 42nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kilauea's White population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Kilauea's population has decreased from 49.4% to 48.9%.

Kilauea is more White than neighboring Kalihiwai (48.4% White), Anahola (10.8% White), and Kapaa (27.7% White). Kilauea is less White than neighboring Princeville (82% White), and Hanalei (82.7% White).

Kilauea's Black Population

11 residents of Kilauea, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kilauea is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Kilauea ranks 127th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kilauea's Black population has grown by an estimated 22.2%. Black residents' share of Kilauea's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Kilauea is more Black than neighboring Hanalei (0% Black), and Anahola (0% Black). Kilauea is less Black than neighboring Kalihiwai (1.8% Black), Princeville (0.9% Black), and Kapaa (1% Black).

Kilauea's Asian Population

476 residents of Kilauea, or 15.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kilauea is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Kilauea ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kilauea's Asian population has declined by an estimated 21.1%. Asian residents' share of Kilauea's population has decreased from 20.0% to 15.1%.

Kilauea is more Asian than neighboring Kalihiwai (3.2% Asian), Princeville (5.1% Asian), Hanalei (10.7% Asian), and Anahola (4% Asian). Kilauea is less Asian than neighboring Kapaa (34.2% Asian).

Kilauea's Hispanic Population

248 residents of Kilauea, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kilauea is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Kilauea ranks 91st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kilauea's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Kilauea's population has decreased from 9.5% to 7.9%.

Kilauea is more Hispanic than neighboring Kalihiwai (5.5% Hispanic), Princeville (2.4% Hispanic), Hanalei (0% Hispanic), and Anahola (7.1% Hispanic). Kilauea is less Hispanic than neighboring Kapaa (8.5% Hispanic).

Kilauea's Native American/Other Population

229 residents of Kilauea, or 7.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kilauea is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Kilauea ranks 138th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kilauea's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 36.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kilauea's population has increased from 5.6% to 7.3%.

Kilauea is more Native American/Other than neighboring Princeville (0% Native American/Other), Hanalei (0% Native American/Other), and Kapaa (6.8% Native American/Other). Kilauea is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kalihiwai (37% Native American/Other), and Anahola (54.5% Native American/Other).

Kilauea's Multiracial Population

644 residents of Kilauea, or 20.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kilauea is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Kilauea ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kilauea's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 40.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Kilauea's population has increased from 15.2% to 20.5%.

Kilauea is more Multiracial than neighboring Kalihiwai (4.1% Multiracial), Princeville (9.6% Multiracial), and Hanalei (6.6% Multiracial). Kilauea is less Multiracial than neighboring Anahola (23.5% Multiracial), and Kapaa (21.8% 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.