Maunawili, HI Demographics

A map of Maunawili's Population by Race

Maunawili, Hawaii has an estimated population of 2,024, a less than 1% change from the 2,026 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 38.3% Asian, 29.6% White, 22.7% Multiracial, 5.1% Native American/Other, 4.2% Hispanic, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Maunawili, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Maunawili 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 Maunawili, that probability was 72.0% in 2020 and 71.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Maunawili is ranked the 99th 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). Maunawili was ranked the 101st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Maunawili's White Population

600 residents of Maunawili, or 29.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Maunawili is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Maunawili ranks 71st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maunawili's White population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. White residents' share of Maunawili's population has decreased from 32.9% to 29.6%.

Maunawili is more White than neighboring Kaneohe (14% White), Waimanalo (8.6% White), and Heeia (15.9% White). Maunawili is less White than neighboring Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) (42.1% White), and Kaneohe Base (57% White).

Maunawili's Black Population

0 residents of Maunawili, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Maunawili is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Maunawili ranks 135th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maunawili's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Maunawili's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Maunawili is less Black than neighboring Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) (0.5% Black), Kaneohe (0.5% Black), and Kaneohe Base (6.3% Black).

Maunawili's Asian Population

775 residents of Maunawili, or 38.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Maunawili is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Maunawili ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maunawili's Asian population has grown by an estimated 16.5%. Asian residents' share of Maunawili's population has increased from 32.8% to 38.3%.

Maunawili is more Asian than neighboring Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) (18.7% Asian), Kaneohe (37.6% Asian), Waimanalo (13.1% Asian), and Kaneohe Base (3.2% Asian). Maunawili is less Asian than neighboring Heeia (43.2% Asian).

Maunawili's Hispanic Population

86 residents of Maunawili, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Maunawili is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Maunawili ranks 157th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maunawili's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Maunawili's population has decreased from 5.0% to 4.2%.

Maunawili is less Hispanic than neighboring Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) (6.8% Hispanic), Kaneohe (10.8% Hispanic), Waimanalo (15.5% Hispanic), Heeia (4.6% Hispanic), and Kaneohe Base (26.5% Hispanic).

Maunawili's Native American/Other Population

104 residents of Maunawili, or 5.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Maunawili is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Maunawili ranks 147th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maunawili's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 10.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Maunawili's population has increased from 4.6% to 5.1%.

Maunawili is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kaneohe Base (1% Native American/Other). Maunawili is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) (6.4% Native American/Other), Kaneohe (8.4% Native American/Other), Waimanalo (26% Native American/Other), and Heeia (8.1% Native American/Other).

Maunawili's Multiracial Population

459 residents of Maunawili, or 22.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Maunawili is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Maunawili ranks 54th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maunawili's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Maunawili's population has decreased from 24.3% to 22.7%.

Maunawili is more Multiracial than neighboring Kaneohe Base (6% Multiracial). Maunawili is less Multiracial than neighboring Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) (25.5% Multiracial), Kaneohe (28.6% Multiracial), Waimanalo (36.8% Multiracial), and Heeia (28.2% 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.