Pepeekeo, HI Demographics

A map of Pepeekeo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	602	438	29.3%	24.0%
Asian	511	628	24.9%	34.4%
Multiracial	462	332	22.5%	18.2%
Hispanic	242	156	11.8%	8.5%
White	239	267	11.6%	14.6%
Black	0	5	0.0%	0.3%

Pepeekeo, Hawaii has an estimated population of 2,056, a large increase from the 1,826 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 29.3% Native American/Other, 24.9% Asian, 22.5% Multiracial, 11.8% Hispanic, 11.6% White, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pepeekeo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pepeekeo 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 Pepeekeo, that probability was 76.2% in 2020 and 77.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pepeekeo is ranked the 98th 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). Pepeekeo was ranked the 105th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pepeekeo's White Population

239 residents of Pepeekeo, or 11.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pepeekeo is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Pepeekeo ranks 124th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pepeekeo's White population has declined by an estimated 10.5%. White residents' share of Pepeekeo's population has decreased from 14.6% to 11.6%.

Pepeekeo is more White than neighboring Papaikou (9.8% White). Pepeekeo is less White than neighboring Honomu (30.1% White), Paukaa (43.1% White), Wainaku (26.3% White), and Hilo (14.3% White).

Pepeekeo's Black Population

0 residents of Pepeekeo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pepeekeo is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Pepeekeo ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

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

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

Pepeekeo's Asian Population

511 residents of Pepeekeo, or 24.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pepeekeo is considerably lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Pepeekeo ranks 37th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pepeekeo's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.6%. Asian residents' share of Pepeekeo's population has decreased from 34.4% to 24.9%.

Pepeekeo is more Asian than neighboring Honomu (23.4% Asian), and Paukaa (17.3% Asian). Pepeekeo is less Asian than neighboring Papaikou (27.9% Asian), Wainaku (37.5% Asian), and Hilo (34.2% Asian).

Pepeekeo's Hispanic Population

242 residents of Pepeekeo, or 11.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pepeekeo is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Pepeekeo ranks 112th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pepeekeo's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 55.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Pepeekeo's population has increased from 8.5% to 11.8%.

Pepeekeo is more Hispanic than neighboring Honomu (10.4% Hispanic), Papaikou (7.8% Hispanic), Paukaa (5.1% Hispanic), Wainaku (5.7% Hispanic), and Hilo (11% Hispanic).

Pepeekeo's Native American/Other Population

602 residents of Pepeekeo, or 29.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pepeekeo is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Pepeekeo ranks 17th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pepeekeo's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 37.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pepeekeo's population has increased from 24.0% to 29.3%.

Pepeekeo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Honomu (9.3% Native American/Other), Papaikou (12.5% Native American/Other), Paukaa (7.6% Native American/Other), Wainaku (0.4% Native American/Other), and Hilo (13.3% Native American/Other).

Pepeekeo's Multiracial Population

462 residents of Pepeekeo, or 22.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pepeekeo is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Pepeekeo ranks 115th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pepeekeo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 39.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Pepeekeo's population has increased from 18.2% to 22.5%.

Pepeekeo is less Multiracial than neighboring Honomu (26.1% Multiracial), Papaikou (42% Multiracial), Paukaa (25.8% Multiracial), Wainaku (28.9% 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.