Launiupoko, HI Demographics

A map of Launiupoko's Population by Race

Launiupoko, Hawaii has an estimated population of 679, a slight decrease from the 688 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.0% White, 15.8% Multiracial, 6.5% Native American/Other, 5.3% Hispanic, 4.4% Asian, and 1.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Launiupoko, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Launiupoko 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 Launiupoko, that probability was 53.0% in 2020 and 51.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Launiupoko is ranked the 137th 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). Launiupoko was ranked the 136th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Launiupoko's White Population

455 residents of Launiupoko, or 67.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Launiupoko is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Launiupoko ranks 10th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Launiupoko's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Launiupoko's population has increased from 66.4% to 67.0%.

Launiupoko is more White than neighboring Lahaina (24.8% White), Olowalu (44.3% White), Mahinahina (59.4% White), and Waikapu (22% White). Launiupoko is less White than neighboring Kaanapali (72.5% White).

Launiupoko's Black Population

7 residents of Launiupoko, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Launiupoko is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Launiupoko ranks 51st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Launiupoko's Black population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Black residents' share of Launiupoko's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Launiupoko is more Black than neighboring Lahaina (0.4% Black), Olowalu (0% Black), Kaanapali (0.9% Black), Mahinahina (0.5% Black), and Waikapu (0.6% Black).

Launiupoko's Asian Population

30 residents of Launiupoko, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Launiupoko is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Launiupoko ranks 127th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Launiupoko's Asian population has declined by an estimated 41.2%. Asian residents' share of Launiupoko's population has decreased from 7.4% to 4.4%.

Launiupoko is less Asian than neighboring Lahaina (40.1% Asian), Olowalu (21.4% Asian), Kaanapali (7% Asian), Mahinahina (20.8% Asian), and Waikapu (25.3% Asian).

Launiupoko's Hispanic Population

36 residents of Launiupoko, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Launiupoko is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Launiupoko ranks 130th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Launiupoko's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 30.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Launiupoko's population has decreased from 7.6% to 5.3%.

Launiupoko is more Hispanic than neighboring Mahinahina (5.2% Hispanic). Launiupoko is less Hispanic than neighboring Lahaina (9.5% Hispanic), Olowalu (24.3% Hispanic), Kaanapali (9.2% Hispanic), and Waikapu (14.4% Hispanic).

Launiupoko's Native American/Other Population

44 residents of Launiupoko, or 6.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Launiupoko is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Launiupoko ranks 130th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Launiupoko's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 2.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Launiupoko's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.5%.

Launiupoko is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lahaina (4.4% Native American/Other), Olowalu (0% Native American/Other), Kaanapali (1.3% Native American/Other), and Mahinahina (0.8% Native American/Other). Launiupoko is less Native American/Other than neighboring Waikapu (10.8% Native American/Other).

Launiupoko's Multiracial Population

107 residents of Launiupoko, or 15.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Launiupoko is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Launiupoko ranks 145th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Launiupoko's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Launiupoko's population has increased from 11.5% to 15.8%.

Launiupoko is more Multiracial than neighboring Olowalu (10% Multiracial), Kaanapali (9.1% Multiracial), and Mahinahina (13.3% Multiracial). Launiupoko is less Multiracial than neighboring Lahaina (20.9% Multiracial), and Waikapu (26.9% 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.