Pahala, HI Demographics

A map of Pahala's Population by Race

Pahala, Hawaii had a population of 1,403 in 2020. It was 7.6% White, 0.3% Black, 39.8% Asian, 11.7% Hispanic, 14.8% Native American/Other, and 25.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Pahala, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Pahala is the 110th most populous. 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).

Pahala's White Population

106 residents of Pahala identify as White, or 7.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Pahala less than the White share of the population of Hawaii (21.6% White). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Pahala is ranked #151 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Pahala is less White than neighboring Naalehu (10.4% White), Waiohinu (23.2% White), Discovery Harbour (56.3% White), Volcano Golf Course (56.5% White), and Hawaiian Ocean View (49.9% White).

Pahala's Black Population

4 residents of Pahala identify as Black, or 0.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Pahala roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Hawaii (1.5% Black). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Pahala is ranked #121 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Pahala is more Black than neighboring Waiohinu (0% Black). Pahala is less Black than neighboring Naalehu (0.5% Black), Discovery Harbour (1.5% Black), Volcano Golf Course (0.6% Black), and Hawaiian Ocean View (1% Black).

Pahala's Asian Population

558 residents of Pahala identify as Asian, or 39.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Pahala roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Hawaii (36.5% Asian). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Pahala is ranked #26 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Pahala is more Asian than neighboring Waiohinu (14.1% Asian), Discovery Harbour (7.7% Asian), Volcano Golf Course (10.7% Asian), and Hawaiian Ocean View (5.7% Asian). Pahala is less Asian than neighboring Naalehu (42.5% Asian).

Pahala's Hispanic Population

164 residents of Pahala identify as Hispanic, or 11.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pahala roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Hawaii (9.5% Hispanic). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Pahala is ranked #43 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Pahala is more Hispanic than neighboring Naalehu (11.2% Hispanic), Waiohinu (8.6% Hispanic), Discovery Harbour (7.5% Hispanic), Volcano Golf Course (7.7% Hispanic), and Hawaiian Ocean View (9.5% Hispanic).

Pahala's Native American/Other Population

207 residents of Pahala identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 14.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Pahala roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Hawaii (10.8% Native American/Other). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Pahala is ranked #41 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Pahala is more Native American/Other than neighboring Naalehu (11.2% Native American/Other), Discovery Harbour (10.2% Native American/Other), and Volcano Golf Course (4.7% Native American/Other). Pahala is less Native American/Other than neighboring Waiohinu (15.7% Native American/Other), and Hawaiian Ocean View (21.2% Native American/Other).

Pahala's Multiracial Population

364 residents of Pahala identify as Multiracial, or 25.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pahala slightly larger than the Multiracial share of the population of Hawaii (20.1% Multiracial). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Pahala is ranked #43 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Pahala is more Multiracial than neighboring Naalehu (24.2% Multiracial), Discovery Harbour (16.8% Multiracial), Volcano Golf Course (19.8% Multiracial), and Hawaiian Ocean View (12.7% Multiracial). Pahala is less Multiracial than neighboring Waiohinu (38.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.