Nanakuli, HI Demographics

A map of Nanakuli's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	6,071	5,062	49.0%	41.5%
Multiracial	3,672	4,061	29.7%	33.3%
Hispanic	1,376	1,432	11.1%	11.7%
Asian	635	1,190	5.1%	9.8%
White	546	377	4.4%	3.1%
Black	83	73	0.7%	0.6%

Nanakuli, Hawaii has an estimated population of 12,383, a slight increase from the 12,195 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.0% Native American/Other, 29.7% Multiracial, 11.1% Hispanic, 5.1% Asian, 4.4% White, and 0.7% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Nanakuli, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Nanakuli 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 Nanakuli, that probability was 69.3% in 2020 and 65.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Nanakuli is ranked the 26th 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). Nanakuli was ranked the 28th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Nanakuli's White Population

546 residents of Nanakuli, or 4.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Nanakuli is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Nanakuli ranks 162nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nanakuli's White population has grown by an estimated 44.8%. White residents' share of Nanakuli's population has increased from 3.1% to 4.4%.

Nanakuli is less White than neighboring Maili (7.8% White), Ko Olina (51.3% White), Waianae (7.6% White), Makakilo (18.3% White), and Kapolei (11.1% White).

Nanakuli's Black Population

83 residents of Nanakuli, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Nanakuli is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Nanakuli ranks 80th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nanakuli's Black population has grown by an estimated 13.7%. Black residents' share of Nanakuli's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Nanakuli is less Black than neighboring Maili (6.2% Black), Ko Olina (7.7% Black), Waianae (1% Black), Makakilo (5.3% Black), and Kapolei (2% Black).

Nanakuli's Asian Population

635 residents of Nanakuli, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Nanakuli is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Nanakuli ranks 115th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nanakuli's Asian population has declined by an estimated 46.6%. Asian residents' share of Nanakuli's population has decreased from 9.8% to 5.1%.

Nanakuli is less Asian than neighboring Maili (13.1% Asian), Ko Olina (22% Asian), Waianae (8.6% Asian), Makakilo (27.5% Asian), and Kapolei (26.2% Asian).

Nanakuli's Hispanic Population

1,376 residents of Nanakuli, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Nanakuli is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Nanakuli ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nanakuli's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Nanakuli's population has decreased from 11.7% to 11.1%.

Nanakuli is more Hispanic than neighboring Ko Olina (7.6% Hispanic). Nanakuli is less Hispanic than neighboring Maili (12.9% Hispanic), Waianae (14.2% Hispanic), Makakilo (14.7% Hispanic), and Kapolei (17.5% Hispanic).

Nanakuli's Native American/Other Population

6,071 residents of Nanakuli, or 49.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Nanakuli is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Nanakuli ranks 5th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nanakuli's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 19.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Nanakuli's population has increased from 41.5% to 49.0%.

Nanakuli is more Native American/Other than neighboring Maili (30.5% Native American/Other), Ko Olina (0.7% Native American/Other), Waianae (39% Native American/Other), Makakilo (8.6% Native American/Other), and Kapolei (13.8% Native American/Other).

Nanakuli's Multiracial Population

3,672 residents of Nanakuli, or 29.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Nanakuli is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Nanakuli ranks 8th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nanakuli's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Nanakuli's population has decreased from 33.3% to 29.7%.

Nanakuli is more Multiracial than neighboring Maili (29.4% Multiracial), Ko Olina (10.7% Multiracial), Waianae (29.6% Multiracial), Makakilo (25.6% Multiracial), and Kapolei (29.5% 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.