Kurtistown, HI Demographics

A map of Kurtistown's Population by Race

Kurtistown, Hawaii has an estimated population of 3,151, a large increase from the 2,515 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 37.5% Asian, 18.2% Multiracial, 17.4% Hispanic, 13.8% Native American/Other, 13.1% White, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kurtistown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kurtistown is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Hawaii overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Kurtistown, that probability was 76.4% in 2020 and 76.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kurtistown is ranked the 79th 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). Kurtistown was ranked the 86th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kurtistown's White Population

414 residents of Kurtistown, or 13.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kurtistown is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Kurtistown ranks 125th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kurtistown's White population has grown by an estimated 12.8%. White residents' share of Kurtistown's population has decreased from 14.6% to 13.1%.

Kurtistown is more White than neighboring Keaau (6.8% White). Kurtistown is less White than neighboring Hawaiian Acres (39.2% White), Orchidlands Estates (28.2% White), Fern Acres (49.6% White), and Tiki Gardens (16.7% White).

Kurtistown's Black Population

0 residents of Kurtistown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kurtistown is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Kurtistown ranks 98th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kurtistown's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Kurtistown's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Kurtistown is less Black than neighboring Orchidlands Estates (1.9% Black), and Fern Acres (0.9% Black).

Kurtistown's Asian Population

1,181 residents of Kurtistown, or 37.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kurtistown is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Kurtistown ranks 46th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kurtistown's Asian population has grown by an estimated 48.2%. Asian residents' share of Kurtistown's population has increased from 31.7% to 37.5%.

Kurtistown is more Asian than neighboring Hawaiian Acres (4.3% Asian), Orchidlands Estates (18.3% Asian), Fern Acres (5.3% Asian), and Tiki Gardens (4.5% Asian). Kurtistown is less Asian than neighboring Keaau (42.3% Asian).

Kurtistown's Hispanic Population

547 residents of Kurtistown, or 17.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kurtistown is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Kurtistown ranks 36th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kurtistown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 74.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Kurtistown's population has increased from 12.5% to 17.4%.

Kurtistown is more Hispanic than neighboring Keaau (7.6% Hispanic), Orchidlands Estates (14.2% Hispanic), and Fern Acres (15.7% Hispanic). Kurtistown is less Hispanic than neighboring Hawaiian Acres (27.8% Hispanic), and Tiki Gardens (23.7% Hispanic).

Kurtistown's Native American/Other Population

435 residents of Kurtistown, or 13.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kurtistown is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Kurtistown ranks 69th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kurtistown's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 49.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kurtistown's population has increased from 11.6% to 13.8%.

Kurtistown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Keaau (8.8% Native American/Other), Hawaiian Acres (9.8% Native American/Other), and Fern Acres (9.4% Native American/Other). Kurtistown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Orchidlands Estates (14.1% Native American/Other), and Tiki Gardens (26.9% Native American/Other).

Kurtistown's Multiracial Population

574 residents of Kurtistown, or 18.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kurtistown is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Kurtistown ranks 24th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kurtistown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 21.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Kurtistown's population has decreased from 29.1% to 18.2%.

Kurtistown is less Multiracial than neighboring Keaau (34.5% Multiracial), Hawaiian Acres (18.9% Multiracial), Orchidlands Estates (23.3% Multiracial), Fern Acres (19.1% Multiracial), and Tiki Gardens (28.2% 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.