Koloa, HI Demographics

A map of Koloa's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Multiracial	714	491	24.6%	22.0%
Asian	599	683	20.6%	30.6%
Hispanic	599	256	20.6%	11.5%
White	592	578	20.4%	25.9%
Native American/Other	370	210	12.7%	9.4%
Black	33	13	1.1%	0.6%

Koloa, Hawaii has an estimated population of 2,907, a dramatic increase from the 2,231 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 24.6% Multiracial, 20.6% Asian, 20.6% Hispanic, 20.4% White, 12.7% Native American/Other, and 1.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Koloa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Koloa has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Koloa, that probability was 76.9% in 2020 and 79.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Koloa is ranked the 84th 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). Koloa was ranked the 96th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Koloa's White Population

592 residents of Koloa, or 20.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Koloa is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Koloa ranks 88th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Koloa's White population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Koloa's population has decreased from 25.9% to 20.4%.

Koloa is more White than neighboring Puhi (13.6% White). Koloa is less White than neighboring Poipu (63.7% White), Omao (42.9% White), Lawai (38.4% White), and Kalaheo (36.9% White).

Koloa's Black Population

33 residents of Koloa, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Koloa is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Koloa ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Koloa's Black population has grown by an estimated 153.8%. Black residents' share of Koloa's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.1%.

Koloa is more Black than neighboring Poipu (0% Black), Omao (0.3% Black), Lawai (0% Black), and Puhi (0.4% Black).

Koloa's Asian Population

599 residents of Koloa, or 20.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Koloa is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Koloa ranks 49th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Koloa's Asian population has declined by an estimated 12.3%. Asian residents' share of Koloa's population has decreased from 30.6% to 20.6%.

Koloa is more Asian than neighboring Poipu (14% Asian), Lawai (17.1% Asian), and Kalaheo (16.6% Asian). Koloa is less Asian than neighboring Omao (24.1% Asian), and Puhi (58.9% Asian).

Koloa's Hispanic Population

599 residents of Koloa, or 20.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Koloa is considerably higher than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Koloa ranks 49th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Koloa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 134.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Koloa's population has increased from 11.5% to 20.6%.

Koloa is more Hispanic than neighboring Poipu (14.3% Hispanic), Omao (15.3% Hispanic), Kalaheo (11.6% Hispanic), and Puhi (2.1% Hispanic). Koloa is less Hispanic than neighboring Lawai (23.3% Hispanic).

Koloa's Native American/Other Population

370 residents of Koloa, or 12.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Koloa is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Koloa ranks 91st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Koloa's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 76.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Koloa's population has increased from 9.4% to 12.7%.

Koloa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Poipu (1.3% Native American/Other), Omao (3% Native American/Other), Lawai (6.5% Native American/Other), Kalaheo (3.6% Native American/Other), and Puhi (3.3% Native American/Other).

Koloa's Multiracial Population

714 residents of Koloa, or 24.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Koloa is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Koloa ranks 76th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Koloa's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 45.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Koloa's population has increased from 22.0% to 24.6%.

Koloa is more Multiracial than neighboring Poipu (6.8% Multiracial), Omao (14.4% Multiracial), Lawai (14.8% Multiracial), and Puhi (21.7% Multiracial). Koloa is less Multiracial than neighboring Kalaheo (30.2% 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.