Paauilo, HI Demographics

A map of Paauilo's Population by Race

Paauilo, Hawaii has an estimated population of 610, a slight decrease from the 618 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 31.5% Asian, 27.2% Multiracial, 16.6% White, 12.5% Hispanic, 10.0% Native American/Other, and 2.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Paauilo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Paauilo has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Paauilo, that probability was 74.8% in 2020 and 77.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Paauilo is ranked the 140th 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). Paauilo was ranked the 138th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Paauilo's White Population

101 residents of Paauilo, or 16.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Paauilo is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Paauilo ranks 115th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paauilo's White population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. White residents' share of Paauilo's population has decreased from 17.2% to 16.6%.

Paauilo is more White than neighboring Honokaa (13.8% White). Paauilo is less White than neighboring Laupahoehoe (32% White), Kukuihaele (56.5% White), Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) (22.2% White), and Honomu (30.1% White).

Paauilo's Black Population

14 residents of Paauilo, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Paauilo is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Paauilo ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paauilo's Black population has grown by an estimated 600.0%. Black residents' share of Paauilo's population has increased from 0.3% to 2.3%.

Paauilo is more Black than neighboring Honokaa (0% Black), Kukuihaele (0% Black), Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) (0% Black), and Honomu (0.8% Black). Paauilo is less Black than neighboring Laupahoehoe (2.9% Black).

Paauilo's Asian Population

192 residents of Paauilo, or 31.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Paauilo is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Paauilo ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paauilo's Asian population has declined by an estimated 14.7%. Asian residents' share of Paauilo's population has decreased from 36.4% to 31.5%.

Paauilo is more Asian than neighboring Laupahoehoe (25.5% Asian), Kukuihaele (5.2% Asian), Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) (18% Asian), and Honomu (23.4% Asian). Paauilo is less Asian than neighboring Honokaa (33.4% Asian).

Paauilo's Hispanic Population

76 residents of Paauilo, or 12.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Paauilo is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Paauilo ranks 99th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paauilo's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 38.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Paauilo's population has increased from 8.9% to 12.5%.

Paauilo is more Hispanic than neighboring Honokaa (11.8% Hispanic), Kukuihaele (1.9% Hispanic), Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) (11% Hispanic), and Honomu (10.4% Hispanic). Paauilo is less Hispanic than neighboring Laupahoehoe (14% Hispanic).

Paauilo's Native American/Other Population

61 residents of Paauilo, or 10.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Paauilo is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Paauilo ranks 78th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paauilo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 7.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Paauilo's population has decreased from 10.7% to 10.0%.

Paauilo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Honokaa (4.7% Native American/Other), Laupahoehoe (7.3% Native American/Other), and Honomu (9.3% Native American/Other). Paauilo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kukuihaele (13.2% Native American/Other), and Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) (13.4% Native American/Other).

Paauilo's Multiracial Population

166 residents of Paauilo, or 27.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Paauilo is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Paauilo ranks 39th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paauilo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Paauilo's population has increased from 26.5% to 27.2%.

Paauilo is more Multiracial than neighboring Laupahoehoe (18.2% Multiracial), Kukuihaele (23.2% Multiracial), and Honomu (26.1% Multiracial). Paauilo is less Multiracial than neighboring Honokaa (36.4% Multiracial), and Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) (35.4% 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.