Ko Olina, HI Demographics

A map of Ko Olina's Population by Race

Ko Olina, Hawaii has an estimated population of 1,670, a large decrease from the 1,999 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.3% White, 22.0% Asian, 10.7% Multiracial, 7.7% Black, 7.6% Hispanic, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ko Olina, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ko Olina has become more racially diverse since 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 Ko Olina, that probability was 63.4% in 2020 and 66.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ko Olina is ranked the 106th 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). Ko Olina was ranked the 103rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ko Olina's White Population

856 residents of Ko Olina, or 51.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ko Olina is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Ko Olina ranks 26th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ko Olina's White population has declined by an estimated 23.8%. White residents' share of Ko Olina's population has decreased from 56.2% to 51.3%.

Ko Olina is more White than neighboring Makakilo (18.3% White), Kapolei (11.1% White), Kalaeloa (15.3% White), Nanakuli (4.4% White), and Ewa Villages (4.7% White).

Ko Olina's Black Population

129 residents of Ko Olina, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ko Olina is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Ko Olina ranks 9th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ko Olina's Black population has grown by an estimated 41.8%. Black residents' share of Ko Olina's population has increased from 4.6% to 7.7%.

Ko Olina is more Black than neighboring Makakilo (5.3% Black), Kapolei (2% Black), Kalaeloa (5.9% Black), Nanakuli (0.7% Black), and Ewa Villages (0% Black).

Ko Olina's Asian Population

368 residents of Ko Olina, or 22.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ko Olina is considerably lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Ko Olina ranks 90th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ko Olina's Asian population has grown by an estimated 27.3%. Asian residents' share of Ko Olina's population has increased from 14.5% to 22.0%.

Ko Olina is more Asian than neighboring Kalaeloa (8.5% Asian), and Nanakuli (5.1% Asian). Ko Olina is less Asian than neighboring Makakilo (27.5% Asian), Kapolei (26.2% Asian), and Ewa Villages (63.8% Asian).

Ko Olina's Hispanic Population

127 residents of Ko Olina, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ko Olina is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Ko Olina ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ko Olina's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 43.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Ko Olina's population has decreased from 11.3% to 7.6%.

Ko Olina is more Hispanic than neighboring Ewa Villages (7.1% Hispanic). Ko Olina is less Hispanic than neighboring Makakilo (14.7% Hispanic), Kapolei (17.5% Hispanic), Kalaeloa (15.9% Hispanic), and Nanakuli (11.1% Hispanic).

Ko Olina's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Ko Olina, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ko Olina is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Ko Olina ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ko Olina's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 68.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ko Olina's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.7%.

Ko Olina is less Native American/Other than neighboring Makakilo (8.6% Native American/Other), Kapolei (13.8% Native American/Other), Kalaeloa (31.1% Native American/Other), Nanakuli (49% Native American/Other), and Ewa Villages (5% Native American/Other).

Ko Olina's Multiracial Population

178 residents of Ko Olina, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ko Olina is considerably lower than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Ko Olina ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ko Olina's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 23.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Ko Olina's population has decreased from 11.6% to 10.7%.

Ko Olina is less Multiracial than neighboring Makakilo (25.6% Multiracial), Kapolei (29.5% Multiracial), Kalaeloa (23.4% Multiracial), Nanakuli (29.7% Multiracial), and Ewa Villages (19.4% 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.