Omao, HI Demographics

A map of Omao's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	655	543	42.9%	40.3%
Asian	368	252	24.1%	18.7%
Hispanic	234	167	15.3%	12.4%
Multiracial	220	297	14.4%	22.1%
Native American/Other	46	80	3.0%	5.9%
Black	5	7	0.3%	0.5%

Omao, Hawaii has an estimated population of 1,528, a large increase from the 1,346 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.9% White, 24.1% Asian, 15.3% Hispanic, 14.4% Multiracial, 3.0% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Omao, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Omao has become less 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 Omao, that probability was 73.5% in 2020 and 71.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Omao is ranked the 108th 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). Omao was ranked the 113th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Omao's White Population

655 residents of Omao, or 42.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Omao is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Omao ranks 53rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Omao's White population has grown by an estimated 20.6%. White residents' share of Omao's population has increased from 40.3% to 42.9%.

Omao is more White than neighboring Lawai (38.4% White), Koloa (20.4% White), Kalaheo (36.9% White), and Puhi (13.6% White). Omao is less White than neighboring Poipu (63.7% White).

Omao's Black Population

5 residents of Omao, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Omao is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Omao ranks 88th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Omao's Black population has declined by an estimated 28.6%. Black residents' share of Omao's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Omao is more Black than neighboring Lawai (0% Black), and Poipu (0% Black). Omao is less Black than neighboring Koloa (1.1% Black), Kalaheo (1.1% Black), and Puhi (0.4% Black).

Omao's Asian Population

368 residents of Omao, or 24.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Omao is considerably lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Omao ranks 77th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Omao's Asian population has grown by an estimated 46.0%. Asian residents' share of Omao's population has increased from 18.7% to 24.1%.

Omao is more Asian than neighboring Lawai (17.1% Asian), Koloa (20.6% Asian), Kalaheo (16.6% Asian), and Poipu (14% Asian). Omao is less Asian than neighboring Puhi (58.9% Asian).

Omao's Hispanic Population

234 residents of Omao, or 15.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Omao is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Omao ranks 38th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Omao's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 40.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Omao's population has increased from 12.4% to 15.3%.

Omao is more Hispanic than neighboring Kalaheo (11.6% Hispanic), Poipu (14.3% Hispanic), and Puhi (2.1% Hispanic). Omao is less Hispanic than neighboring Lawai (23.3% Hispanic), and Koloa (20.6% Hispanic).

Omao's Native American/Other Population

46 residents of Omao, or 3.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Omao is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Omao ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Omao's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 42.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Omao's population has decreased from 5.9% to 3.0%.

Omao is more Native American/Other than neighboring Poipu (1.3% Native American/Other). Omao is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lawai (6.5% Native American/Other), Koloa (12.7% Native American/Other), Kalaheo (3.6% Native American/Other), and Puhi (3.3% Native American/Other).

Omao's Multiracial Population

220 residents of Omao, or 14.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Omao is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Omao ranks 75th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Omao's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Omao's population has decreased from 22.1% to 14.4%.

Omao is more Multiracial than neighboring Poipu (6.8% Multiracial). Omao is less Multiracial than neighboring Lawai (14.8% Multiracial), Koloa (24.6% Multiracial), Kalaheo (30.2% Multiracial), and Puhi (21.7% 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.