Naalehu, HI Demographics

A map of Naalehu's Population by Race

Naalehu, Hawaii has an estimated population of 872, an increase from the 811 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 33.9% Multiracial, 26.3% Asian, 22.7% Hispanic, 10.3% White, 6.8% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Naalehu, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Naalehu has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Naalehu, that probability was 72.5% in 2020 and 74.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Naalehu is ranked the 132nd 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). Naalehu was ranked the 130th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Naalehu's White Population

90 residents of Naalehu, or 10.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Naalehu is considerably lower than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Naalehu ranks 140th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Naalehu's White population has grown by an estimated 7.1%. White residents' share of Naalehu's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.3%.

Naalehu is more White than neighboring Pahala (5.4% White). Naalehu is less White than neighboring Waiohinu (27% White), Discovery Harbour (63.7% White), Hawaiian Ocean View (35.7% White), and Volcano Golf Course (67.4% White).

Naalehu's Black Population

0 residents of Naalehu, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Naalehu is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Naalehu ranks 95th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Naalehu's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Naalehu's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Naalehu is less Black than neighboring Discovery Harbour (3.2% Black), Pahala (3.6% Black), and Hawaiian Ocean View (2.7% Black).

Naalehu's Asian Population

229 residents of Naalehu, or 26.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Naalehu is considerably lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Naalehu ranks 25th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Naalehu's Asian population has declined by an estimated 33.6%. Asian residents' share of Naalehu's population has decreased from 42.5% to 26.3%.

Naalehu is more Asian than neighboring Waiohinu (17.8% Asian), Discovery Harbour (5.2% Asian), Hawaiian Ocean View (3.7% Asian), and Volcano Golf Course (4.3% Asian). Naalehu is less Asian than neighboring Pahala (30.7% Asian).

Naalehu's Hispanic Population

198 residents of Naalehu, or 22.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Naalehu is considerably higher than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Naalehu ranks 55th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Naalehu's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 117.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Naalehu's population has increased from 11.2% to 22.7%.

Naalehu is more Hispanic than neighboring Waiohinu (21.1% Hispanic), Discovery Harbour (8.8% Hispanic), Hawaiian Ocean View (12.3% Hispanic), and Volcano Golf Course (19.1% Hispanic). Naalehu is less Hispanic than neighboring Pahala (31.6% Hispanic).

Naalehu's Native American/Other Population

59 residents of Naalehu, or 6.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Naalehu is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Naalehu ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Naalehu's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 35.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Naalehu's population has decreased from 11.2% to 6.8%.

Naalehu is more Native American/Other than neighboring Waiohinu (5.9% Native American/Other), Discovery Harbour (3.6% Native American/Other), Pahala (2.9% Native American/Other), and Volcano Golf Course (1.6% Native American/Other). Naalehu is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hawaiian Ocean View (16.1% Native American/Other).

Naalehu's Multiracial Population

296 residents of Naalehu, or 33.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Naalehu is considerably higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Naalehu ranks 56th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Naalehu's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 51.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Naalehu's population has increased from 24.2% to 33.9%.

Naalehu is more Multiracial than neighboring Waiohinu (28.3% Multiracial), Discovery Harbour (15.6% Multiracial), Pahala (25.7% Multiracial), Hawaiian Ocean View (29.5% Multiracial), and Volcano Golf Course (7.6% 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.