Kualapuu, HI Demographics

A map of Kualapuu's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	1,236	996	48.8%	47.2%
Multiracial	878	668	34.6%	31.7%
Hispanic	201	112	7.9%	5.3%
Asian	111	198	4.4%	9.4%
White	109	136	4.3%	6.4%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Kualapuu, Hawaii has an estimated population of 2,535, a large increase from the 2,110 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.8% Native American/Other, 34.6% Multiracial, 7.9% Hispanic, 4.4% Asian, 4.3% White, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kualapuu, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kualapuu has become less 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 Kualapuu, that probability was 66.1% in 2020 and 63.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kualapuu is ranked the 91st 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). Kualapuu was ranked the 99th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kualapuu's White Population

109 residents of Kualapuu, or 4.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kualapuu is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Kualapuu ranks 157th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kualapuu's White population has declined by an estimated 19.9%. White residents' share of Kualapuu's population has decreased from 6.4% to 4.3%.

Kualapuu is less White than neighboring Kaunakakai (6.6% White), Maunaloa (5.8% White), Ualapue (26.4% White), Lanai City (10% White), and Napili-Honokowai (36.2% White).

Kualapuu's Black Population

0 residents of Kualapuu, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kualapuu is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Kualapuu ranks 150th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kualapuu's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Kualapuu's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Kualapuu is less Black than neighboring Napili-Honokowai (0.6% Black).

Kualapuu's Asian Population

111 residents of Kualapuu, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kualapuu is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Kualapuu ranks 119th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kualapuu's Asian population has declined by an estimated 43.9%. Asian residents' share of Kualapuu's population has decreased from 9.4% to 4.4%.

Kualapuu is more Asian than neighboring Maunaloa (0% Asian), and Ualapue (3% Asian). Kualapuu is less Asian than neighboring Kaunakakai (12.2% Asian), Lanai City (48% Asian), and Napili-Honokowai (21.5% Asian).

Kualapuu's Hispanic Population

201 residents of Kualapuu, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kualapuu is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Kualapuu ranks 156th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kualapuu's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 79.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Kualapuu's population has increased from 5.3% to 7.9%.

Kualapuu is more Hispanic than neighboring Maunaloa (7.2% Hispanic), and Lanai City (6.8% Hispanic). Kualapuu is less Hispanic than neighboring Kaunakakai (13.4% Hispanic), Ualapue (11.4% Hispanic), and Napili-Honokowai (14.4% Hispanic).

Kualapuu's Native American/Other Population

1,236 residents of Kualapuu, or 48.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kualapuu is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Kualapuu ranks 1st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kualapuu's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 24.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kualapuu's population has increased from 47.2% to 48.8%.

Kualapuu is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kaunakakai (32.3% Native American/Other), Maunaloa (28.7% Native American/Other), Ualapue (25.5% Native American/Other), Lanai City (12.1% Native American/Other), and Napili-Honokowai (8.3% Native American/Other).

Kualapuu's Multiracial Population

878 residents of Kualapuu, or 34.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kualapuu is considerably higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Kualapuu ranks 16th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kualapuu's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Kualapuu's population has increased from 31.7% to 34.6%.

Kualapuu is more Multiracial than neighboring Ualapue (33.9% Multiracial), Lanai City (23.1% Multiracial), and Napili-Honokowai (18.9% Multiracial). Kualapuu is less Multiracial than neighboring Kaunakakai (35.4% Multiracial), and Maunaloa (58.4% 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.