Pahoa, HI Demographics

A map of Pahoa's Population by Race

Pahoa, Hawaii has an estimated population of 1,361, a dramatic increase from the 924 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 33.9% Asian, 26.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic, 14.0% Native American/Other, 9.8% Multiracial, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pahoa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pahoa has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Hawaii overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Pahoa, that probability was 76.9% in 2020 and 76.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pahoa is ranked the 113th 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). Pahoa was ranked the 128th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pahoa's White Population

360 residents of Pahoa, or 26.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pahoa is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Pahoa ranks 118th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pahoa's White population has grown by an estimated 143.2%. White residents' share of Pahoa's population has increased from 16.0% to 26.5%.

Pahoa is less White than neighboring Nanawale Estates (27.1% White), Leilani Estates (55% White), Hawaiian Beaches (46.9% White), Ainaloa (30.3% White), and Kamaili (83.3% White).

Pahoa's Black Population

4 residents of Pahoa, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pahoa is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Pahoa ranks 148th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pahoa's Black population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Black residents' share of Pahoa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Pahoa is more Black than neighboring Hawaiian Beaches (0% Black), Ainaloa (0% Black), and Kamaili (0% Black). Pahoa is less Black than neighboring Nanawale Estates (1.9% Black), and Leilani Estates (1% Black).

Pahoa's Asian Population

461 residents of Pahoa, or 33.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pahoa is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Pahoa ranks 40th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pahoa's Asian population has grown by an estimated 48.2%. Asian residents' share of Pahoa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 33.9%.

Pahoa is more Asian than neighboring Nanawale Estates (16.6% Asian), Leilani Estates (5.7% Asian), Hawaiian Beaches (5% Asian), Ainaloa (10.4% Asian), and Kamaili (0% Asian).

Pahoa's Hispanic Population

212 residents of Pahoa, or 15.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pahoa is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Pahoa ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pahoa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 143.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Pahoa's population has increased from 9.4% to 15.6%.

Pahoa is more Hispanic than neighboring Leilani Estates (10.7% Hispanic), and Kamaili (1.8% Hispanic). Pahoa is less Hispanic than neighboring Nanawale Estates (16.2% Hispanic), and Ainaloa (17% Hispanic).

Pahoa's Native American/Other Population

191 residents of Pahoa, or 14.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pahoa is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Pahoa ranks 25th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pahoa's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 7.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pahoa's population has decreased from 19.2% to 14.0%.

Pahoa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Leilani Estates (9.5% Native American/Other), and Ainaloa (12.6% Native American/Other). Pahoa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nanawale Estates (14.5% Native American/Other), Hawaiian Beaches (19.3% Native American/Other), and Kamaili (14.9% Native American/Other).

Pahoa's Multiracial Population

133 residents of Pahoa, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pahoa is considerably lower than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Pahoa ranks 81st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pahoa's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 33.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Pahoa's population has decreased from 21.6% to 9.8%.

Pahoa is more Multiracial than neighboring Kamaili (0% Multiracial). Pahoa is less Multiracial than neighboring Nanawale Estates (23.7% Multiracial), Leilani Estates (18.1% Multiracial), Hawaiian Beaches (13.2% Multiracial), and Ainaloa (29.7% 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.