Laupahoehoe, HI Demographics

A map of Laupahoehoe's Population by Race

Laupahoehoe, Hawaii has an estimated population of 916, a large decrease from the 1,147 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 32.0% White, 25.5% Asian, 18.2% Multiracial, 14.0% Hispanic, 7.3% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Laupahoehoe, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Laupahoehoe 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 Laupahoehoe, that probability was 76.3% in 2020 and 77.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Laupahoehoe is ranked the 129th 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). Laupahoehoe was ranked the 122nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Laupahoehoe's White Population

293 residents of Laupahoehoe, or 32.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Laupahoehoe is considerably higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Laupahoehoe ranks 72nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laupahoehoe's White population has declined by an estimated 21.7%. White residents' share of Laupahoehoe's population has decreased from 32.6% to 32.0%.

Laupahoehoe is more White than neighboring Paauilo (16.6% White), Honomu (30.1% White), Pepeekeo (11.6% White), Papaikou (9.8% White), and Honokaa (13.8% White).

Laupahoehoe's Black Population

27 residents of Laupahoehoe, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Laupahoehoe is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Laupahoehoe ranks 64th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laupahoehoe's Black population has grown by an estimated 237.5%. Black residents' share of Laupahoehoe's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.9%.

Laupahoehoe is more Black than neighboring Paauilo (2.3% Black), Honomu (0.8% Black), Pepeekeo (0% Black), Papaikou (0% Black), and Honokaa (0% Black).

Laupahoehoe's Asian Population

234 residents of Laupahoehoe, or 25.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Laupahoehoe is considerably lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Laupahoehoe ranks 65th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laupahoehoe's Asian population has declined by an estimated 14.9%. Asian residents' share of Laupahoehoe's population has increased from 24.0% to 25.5%.

Laupahoehoe is more Asian than neighboring Honomu (23.4% Asian), and Pepeekeo (24.9% Asian). Laupahoehoe is less Asian than neighboring Paauilo (31.5% Asian), Papaikou (27.9% Asian), and Honokaa (33.4% Asian).

Laupahoehoe's Hispanic Population

128 residents of Laupahoehoe, or 14.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Laupahoehoe is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Laupahoehoe ranks 29th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laupahoehoe's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Laupahoehoe's population has increased from 12.9% to 14.0%.

Laupahoehoe is more Hispanic than neighboring Paauilo (12.5% Hispanic), Honomu (10.4% Hispanic), Pepeekeo (11.8% Hispanic), Papaikou (7.8% Hispanic), and Honokaa (11.8% Hispanic).

Laupahoehoe's Native American/Other Population

67 residents of Laupahoehoe, or 7.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Laupahoehoe is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Laupahoehoe ranks 113th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laupahoehoe's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Laupahoehoe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.3%.

Laupahoehoe is more Native American/Other than neighboring Honokaa (4.7% Native American/Other). Laupahoehoe is less Native American/Other than neighboring Paauilo (10% Native American/Other), Honomu (9.3% Native American/Other), Pepeekeo (29.3% Native American/Other), and Papaikou (12.5% Native American/Other).

Laupahoehoe's Multiracial Population

167 residents of Laupahoehoe, or 18.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Laupahoehoe is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Laupahoehoe ranks 66th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laupahoehoe's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 35.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Laupahoehoe's population has decreased from 22.6% to 18.2%.

Laupahoehoe is less Multiracial than neighboring Paauilo (27.2% Multiracial), Honomu (26.1% Multiracial), Pepeekeo (22.5% Multiracial), Papaikou (42% Multiracial), and Honokaa (36.4% 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.