Maunaloa, HI Demographics

A map of Maunaloa's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Multiracial	171	167	58.4%	38.4%
Native American/Other	84	108	28.7%	24.8%
Hispanic	21	43	7.2%	9.9%
White	17	81	5.8%	18.6%
Black	0	3	0.0%	0.7%
Asian	0	33	0.0%	7.6%

Maunaloa, Hawaii has an estimated population of 293, a dramatic decrease from the 435 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.4% Multiracial, 28.7% Native American/Other, 7.2% Hispanic, 5.8% White, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Maunaloa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Maunaloa has become considerably 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 Maunaloa, that probability was 74.1% in 2020 and 56.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Maunaloa is ranked the 150th 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). Maunaloa was ranked the 145th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Maunaloa's White Population

17 residents of Maunaloa, or 5.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Maunaloa is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Maunaloa ranks 109th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maunaloa's White population has declined by an estimated 79.0%. White residents' share of Maunaloa's population has decreased from 18.6% to 5.8%.

Maunaloa is more White than neighboring Kualapuu (4.3% White). Maunaloa is less White than neighboring Kaunakakai (6.6% White), Ualapue (26.4% White), Lanai City (10% White), and Manele (70% White).

Maunaloa's Black Population

0 residents of Maunaloa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Maunaloa is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Maunaloa ranks 67th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maunaloa's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Maunaloa's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Maunaloa's Asian Population

0 residents of Maunaloa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Maunaloa is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Maunaloa ranks 126th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maunaloa's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Maunaloa's population has decreased from 7.6% to 0.0%.

Maunaloa is less Asian than neighboring Kualapuu (4.4% Asian), Kaunakakai (12.2% Asian), Ualapue (3% Asian), Lanai City (48% Asian), and Manele (30% Asian).

Maunaloa's Hispanic Population

21 residents of Maunaloa, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Maunaloa is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Maunaloa ranks 79th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maunaloa's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 51.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Maunaloa's population has decreased from 9.9% to 7.2%.

Maunaloa is more Hispanic than neighboring Lanai City (6.8% Hispanic), and Manele (0% Hispanic). Maunaloa is less Hispanic than neighboring Kualapuu (7.9% Hispanic), Kaunakakai (13.4% Hispanic), and Ualapue (11.4% Hispanic).

Maunaloa's Native American/Other Population

84 residents of Maunaloa, or 28.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Maunaloa is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Maunaloa ranks 16th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maunaloa's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 22.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Maunaloa's population has increased from 24.8% to 28.7%.

Maunaloa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ualapue (25.5% Native American/Other), Lanai City (12.1% Native American/Other), and Manele (0% Native American/Other). Maunaloa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kualapuu (48.8% Native American/Other), and Kaunakakai (32.3% Native American/Other).

Maunaloa's Multiracial Population

171 residents of Maunaloa, or 58.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Maunaloa is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Maunaloa ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maunaloa's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Maunaloa's population has increased from 38.4% to 58.4%.

Maunaloa is more Multiracial than neighboring Kualapuu (34.6% Multiracial), Kaunakakai (35.4% Multiracial), Ualapue (33.9% Multiracial), Lanai City (23.1% Multiracial), and Manele (0% 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.