Papaikou, HI Demographics

A map of Papaikou's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Multiracial	559	250	42.0%	21.4%
Asian	372	411	27.9%	35.2%
Native American/Other	166	152	12.5%	13.0%
White	131	225	9.8%	19.3%
Hispanic	104	123	7.8%	10.5%
Black	0	5	0.0%	0.4%

Papaikou, Hawaii has an estimated population of 1,332, a large increase from the 1,166 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.0% Multiracial, 27.9% Asian, 12.5% Native American/Other, 9.8% White, 7.8% Hispanic, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Papaikou, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Papaikou 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 Papaikou, that probability was 76.4% in 2020 and 71.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Papaikou is ranked the 114th 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). Papaikou was ranked the 119th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Papaikou's White Population

131 residents of Papaikou, or 9.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Papaikou is considerably lower than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Papaikou ranks 107th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Papaikou's White population has declined by an estimated 41.8%. White residents' share of Papaikou's population has decreased from 19.3% to 9.8%.

Papaikou is less White than neighboring Paukaa (43.1% White), Pepeekeo (11.6% White), Wainaku (26.3% White), Honomu (30.1% White), and Hilo (14.3% White).

Papaikou's Black Population

0 residents of Papaikou, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Papaikou is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Papaikou ranks 110th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Papaikou's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Papaikou's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Papaikou is less Black than neighboring Paukaa (1.1% Black), Wainaku (1.2% Black), Honomu (0.8% Black), and Hilo (0.7% Black).

Papaikou's Asian Population

372 residents of Papaikou, or 27.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Papaikou is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Papaikou ranks 34th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Papaikou's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. Asian residents' share of Papaikou's population has decreased from 35.2% to 27.9%.

Papaikou is more Asian than neighboring Paukaa (17.3% Asian), Pepeekeo (24.9% Asian), and Honomu (23.4% Asian). Papaikou is less Asian than neighboring Wainaku (37.5% Asian), and Hilo (34.2% Asian).

Papaikou's Hispanic Population

104 residents of Papaikou, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Papaikou is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Papaikou ranks 64th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Papaikou's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Papaikou's population has decreased from 10.5% to 7.8%.

Papaikou is more Hispanic than neighboring Paukaa (5.1% Hispanic), and Wainaku (5.7% Hispanic). Papaikou is less Hispanic than neighboring Pepeekeo (11.8% Hispanic), Honomu (10.4% Hispanic), and Hilo (11% Hispanic).

Papaikou's Native American/Other Population

166 residents of Papaikou, or 12.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Papaikou is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Papaikou ranks 55th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Papaikou's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 9.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Papaikou's population has decreased from 13.0% to 12.5%.

Papaikou is more Native American/Other than neighboring Paukaa (7.6% Native American/Other), Wainaku (0.4% Native American/Other), and Honomu (9.3% Native American/Other). Papaikou is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pepeekeo (29.3% Native American/Other), and Hilo (13.3% Native American/Other).

Papaikou's Multiracial Population

559 residents of Papaikou, or 42.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Papaikou is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Papaikou ranks 85th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Papaikou's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 123.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Papaikou's population has increased from 21.4% to 42.0%.

Papaikou is more Multiracial than neighboring Paukaa (25.8% Multiracial), Pepeekeo (22.5% Multiracial), Wainaku (28.9% Multiracial), Honomu (26.1% Multiracial), and Hilo (26.4% 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.