Lanai City, HI Demographics

A map of Lanai City's Population by Race

Lanai City, Hawaii has an estimated population of 3,393, a slight increase from the 3,332 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.0% Asian, 23.1% Multiracial, 12.1% Native American/Other, 10.0% White, 6.8% Hispanic, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lanai City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lanai City 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 Lanai City, that probability was 69.9% in 2020 and 68.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lanai City is ranked the 77th 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). Lanai City was ranked the 76th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lanai City's White Population

339 residents of Lanai City, or 10.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lanai City is considerably lower than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Lanai City ranks 128th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lanai City's White population has declined by an estimated 26.9%. White residents' share of Lanai City's population has decreased from 13.9% to 10.0%.

Lanai City is less White than neighboring Manele (70% White), Kaanapali (72.5% White), Ualapue (26.4% White), Lahaina (24.8% White), and Launiupoko (67% White).

Lanai City's Black Population

1 residents of Lanai City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lanai City is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Lanai City ranks 111th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lanai City's Black population has declined by an estimated 92.9%. Black residents' share of Lanai City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Lanai City is less Black than neighboring Kaanapali (0.9% Black), Lahaina (0.4% Black), and Launiupoko (1% Black).

Lanai City's Asian Population

1,630 residents of Lanai City, or 48.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lanai City is considerably higher than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Lanai City ranks 21st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lanai City's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. Asian residents' share of Lanai City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 48.0%.

Lanai City is more Asian than neighboring Manele (30% Asian), Kaanapali (7% Asian), Ualapue (3% Asian), Lahaina (40.1% Asian), and Launiupoko (4.4% Asian).

Lanai City's Hispanic Population

230 residents of Lanai City, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lanai City is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Lanai City ranks 96th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lanai City's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Lanai City's population has decreased from 9.0% to 6.8%.

Lanai City is more Hispanic than neighboring Manele (0% Hispanic), and Launiupoko (5.3% Hispanic). Lanai City is less Hispanic than neighboring Kaanapali (9.2% Hispanic), Ualapue (11.4% Hispanic), and Lahaina (9.5% Hispanic).

Lanai City's Native American/Other Population

410 residents of Lanai City, or 12.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lanai City is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Lanai City ranks 80th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lanai City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 15.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lanai City's population has increased from 10.6% to 12.1%.

Lanai City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Manele (0% Native American/Other), Kaanapali (1.3% Native American/Other), Lahaina (4.4% Native American/Other), and Launiupoko (6.5% Native American/Other). Lanai City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ualapue (25.5% Native American/Other).

Lanai City's Multiracial Population

783 residents of Lanai City, or 23.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lanai City is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Lanai City ranks 117th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lanai City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 29.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Lanai City's population has increased from 18.1% to 23.1%.

Lanai City is more Multiracial than neighboring Manele (0% Multiracial), Kaanapali (9.1% Multiracial), Lahaina (20.9% Multiracial), and Launiupoko (15.8% Multiracial). Lanai City is less Multiracial than neighboring Ualapue (33.9% 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.