Paia, HI Demographics

A map of Paia's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	964	1,068	38.4%	43.2%
Native American/Other	447	235	17.8%	9.5%
Asian	430	384	17.1%	15.5%
Multiracial	350	481	13.9%	19.5%
Hispanic	319	276	12.7%	11.2%
Black	2	26	0.1%	1.1%

Paia, Hawaii has an estimated population of 2,512, a slight increase from the 2,470 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 38.4% White, 17.8% Native American/Other, 17.1% Asian, 13.9% Multiracial, 12.7% Hispanic, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Paia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Paia has become more 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 Paia, that probability was 72.9% in 2020 and 75.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Paia is ranked the 93rd 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). Paia was ranked the 88th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Paia's White Population

964 residents of Paia, or 38.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Paia is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Paia ranks 47th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paia's White population has declined by an estimated 9.7%. White residents' share of Paia's population has decreased from 43.2% to 38.4%.

Paia is more White than neighboring Haliimaile (15.7% White), Makawao (25% White), Pukalani (28.1% White), and Kahului (10.6% White). Paia is less White than neighboring Haiku-Pauwela (52.5% White).

Paia's Black Population

2 residents of Paia, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Paia is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Paia ranks 39th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paia's Black population has declined by an estimated 92.3%. Black residents' share of Paia's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.1%.

Paia is more Black than neighboring Haiku-Pauwela (0% Black), and Makawao (0% Black). Paia is less Black than neighboring Haliimaile (0.4% Black), Pukalani (1.4% Black), and Kahului (1.4% Black).

Paia's Asian Population

430 residents of Paia, or 17.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Paia is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Paia ranks 88th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paia's Asian population has grown by an estimated 12.0%. Asian residents' share of Paia's population has increased from 15.5% to 17.1%.

Paia is more Asian than neighboring Haiku-Pauwela (5.5% Asian). Paia is less Asian than neighboring Haliimaile (21.7% Asian), Makawao (17.4% Asian), Pukalani (18.7% Asian), and Kahului (55.4% Asian).

Paia's Hispanic Population

319 residents of Paia, or 12.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Paia is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Paia ranks 58th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Paia's population has increased from 11.2% to 12.7%.

Paia is more Hispanic than neighboring Kahului (7.3% Hispanic). Paia is less Hispanic than neighboring Haliimaile (18.9% Hispanic), Haiku-Pauwela (15.2% Hispanic), Makawao (16.2% Hispanic), and Pukalani (15.9% Hispanic).

Paia's Native American/Other Population

447 residents of Paia, or 17.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Paia is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Paia ranks 89th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 90.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Paia's population has increased from 9.5% to 17.8%.

Paia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Haiku-Pauwela (4.2% Native American/Other), Makawao (14.6% Native American/Other), Pukalani (3.7% Native American/Other), and Kahului (7.7% Native American/Other). Paia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Haliimaile (22.7% Native American/Other).

Paia's Multiracial Population

350 residents of Paia, or 13.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Paia is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Paia ranks 101st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 27.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Paia's population has decreased from 19.5% to 13.9%.

Paia is less Multiracial than neighboring Haliimaile (20.6% Multiracial), Haiku-Pauwela (22.7% Multiracial), Makawao (26.8% Multiracial), Pukalani (32.2% Multiracial), and Kahului (17.7% 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.