Olowalu, HI Demographics

A map of Olowalu's Population by Race

Olowalu, Hawaii has an estimated population of 70, a large decrease from the 100 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.3% White, 24.3% Hispanic, 21.4% Asian, 10.0% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Olowalu, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Olowalu has become considerably 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 Olowalu, that probability was 60.2% in 2020 and 68.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Olowalu is ranked the 162nd 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). Olowalu was ranked the 162nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Olowalu's White Population

31 residents of Olowalu, or 44.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Olowalu is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Olowalu ranks 18th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olowalu's White population has declined by an estimated 47.5%. White residents' share of Olowalu's population has decreased from 59.0% to 44.3%.

Olowalu is more White than neighboring Lahaina (24.8% White), and Waikapu (22% White). Olowalu is less White than neighboring Launiupoko (67% White), Kaanapali (72.5% White), and Maalaea (72.9% White).

Olowalu's Black Population

0 residents of Olowalu, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Olowalu is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Olowalu ranks 150th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olowalu's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Olowalu's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Olowalu is less Black than neighboring Launiupoko (1% Black), Lahaina (0.4% Black), Waikapu (0.6% Black), Kaanapali (0.9% Black), and Maalaea (3.8% Black).

Olowalu's Asian Population

15 residents of Olowalu, or 21.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Olowalu is considerably lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Olowalu ranks 137th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olowalu's Asian population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Asian residents' share of Olowalu's population has increased from 6.0% to 21.4%.

Olowalu is more Asian than neighboring Launiupoko (4.4% Asian), Kaanapali (7% Asian), and Maalaea (7.1% Asian). Olowalu is less Asian than neighboring Lahaina (40.1% Asian), and Waikapu (25.3% Asian).

Olowalu's Hispanic Population

17 residents of Olowalu, or 24.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Olowalu is considerably higher than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Olowalu ranks 141st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olowalu's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 142.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Olowalu's population has increased from 7.0% to 24.3%.

Olowalu is more Hispanic than neighboring Launiupoko (5.3% Hispanic), Lahaina (9.5% Hispanic), Waikapu (14.4% Hispanic), Kaanapali (9.2% Hispanic), and Maalaea (2.9% Hispanic).

Olowalu's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Olowalu, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Olowalu is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Olowalu ranks 76th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olowalu's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Olowalu's population has decreased from 11.0% to 0.0%.

Olowalu is less Native American/Other than neighboring Launiupoko (6.5% Native American/Other), Lahaina (4.4% Native American/Other), Waikapu (10.8% Native American/Other), Kaanapali (1.3% Native American/Other), and Maalaea (3.8% Native American/Other).

Olowalu's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Olowalu, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Olowalu is considerably lower than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Olowalu ranks 127th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olowalu's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 58.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Olowalu's population has decreased from 17.0% to 10.0%.

Olowalu is more Multiracial than neighboring Kaanapali (9.1% Multiracial), and Maalaea (9.5% Multiracial). Olowalu is less Multiracial than neighboring Launiupoko (15.8% Multiracial), Lahaina (20.9% Multiracial), and Waikapu (26.9% 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.