Leilani Estates, HI Demographics

A map of Leilani Estates's Population by Race

Leilani Estates, Hawaii has an estimated population of 1,490, a dramatic increase from the 1,139 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.0% White, 18.1% Multiracial, 10.7% Hispanic, 9.5% Native American/Other, 5.7% Asian, and 1.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Leilani Estates, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Leilani Estates has become more 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 Leilani Estates, that probability was 59.4% in 2020 and 64.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Leilani Estates is ranked the 109th 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). Leilani Estates was ranked the 124th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Leilani Estates's White Population

819 residents of Leilani Estates, or 55.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Leilani Estates is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Leilani Estates ranks 17th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leilani Estates's White population has grown by an estimated 20.1%. White residents' share of Leilani Estates's population has decreased from 59.9% to 55.0%.

Leilani Estates is more White than neighboring Nanawale Estates (27.1% White), and Pahoa (26.5% White). Leilani Estates is less White than neighboring Kamaili (83.3% White), Seaview (72.9% White), and Black Sands (59% White).

Leilani Estates's Black Population

15 residents of Leilani Estates, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Leilani Estates is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Leilani Estates ranks 24th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leilani Estates's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Black residents' share of Leilani Estates's population has decreased from 1.6% to 1.0%.

Leilani Estates is more Black than neighboring Kamaili (0% Black), Pahoa (0.3% Black), and Seaview (0.9% Black). Leilani Estates is less Black than neighboring Nanawale Estates (1.9% Black), and Black Sands (1.7% Black).

Leilani Estates's Asian Population

85 residents of Leilani Estates, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Leilani Estates is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Leilani Estates ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leilani Estates's Asian population has grown by an estimated 129.7%. Asian residents' share of Leilani Estates's population has increased from 3.2% to 5.7%.

Leilani Estates is more Asian than neighboring Kamaili (0% Asian), Seaview (2% Asian), and Black Sands (3.4% Asian). Leilani Estates is less Asian than neighboring Nanawale Estates (16.6% Asian), and Pahoa (33.9% Asian).

Leilani Estates's Hispanic Population

160 residents of Leilani Estates, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Leilani Estates is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Leilani Estates ranks 86th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leilani Estates's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 45.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Leilani Estates's population has increased from 9.7% to 10.7%.

Leilani Estates is more Hispanic than neighboring Kamaili (1.8% Hispanic), Seaview (9.3% Hispanic), and Black Sands (3.7% Hispanic). Leilani Estates is less Hispanic than neighboring Nanawale Estates (16.2% Hispanic), and Pahoa (15.6% Hispanic).

Leilani Estates's Native American/Other Population

142 residents of Leilani Estates, or 9.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Leilani Estates is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Leilani Estates ranks 105th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leilani Estates's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 54.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Leilani Estates's population has increased from 8.1% to 9.5%.

Leilani Estates is more Native American/Other than neighboring Seaview (1.1% Native American/Other). Leilani Estates is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kamaili (14.9% Native American/Other), Nanawale Estates (14.5% Native American/Other), Pahoa (14% Native American/Other), and Black Sands (13.8% Native American/Other).

Leilani Estates's Multiracial Population

269 residents of Leilani Estates, or 18.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Leilani Estates is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Leilani Estates ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leilani Estates's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 34.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Leilani Estates's population has increased from 17.6% to 18.1%.

Leilani Estates is more Multiracial than neighboring Kamaili (0% Multiracial), Pahoa (9.8% Multiracial), and Seaview (13.8% Multiracial). Leilani Estates is less Multiracial than neighboring Nanawale Estates (23.7% Multiracial), and Black Sands (18.4% 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.