Princeville, HI Demographics

A map of Princeville's Population by Race

Princeville, Hawaii has an estimated population of 2,020, a decrease from the 2,157 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.0% White, 9.6% Multiracial, 5.1% Asian, 2.4% Hispanic, 0.9% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Princeville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Princeville has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Princeville, that probability was 40.8% in 2020 and 31.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Princeville is ranked the 100th 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). Princeville was ranked the 98th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Princeville's White Population

1,656 residents of Princeville, or 82.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Princeville is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Princeville ranks 2nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeville's White population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Princeville's population has increased from 75.8% to 82.0%.

Princeville is more White than neighboring Kalihiwai (48.4% White), Wainiha (35.6% White), Haena (68.5% White), and Kilauea (48.9% White). Princeville is less White than neighboring Hanalei (82.7% White).

Princeville's Black Population

18 residents of Princeville, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Princeville is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Princeville ranks 65th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeville's Black population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Black residents' share of Princeville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Princeville is more Black than neighboring Hanalei (0% Black), Wainiha (0% Black), Haena (0% Black), and Kilauea (0.3% Black). Princeville is less Black than neighboring Kalihiwai (1.8% Black).

Princeville's Asian Population

104 residents of Princeville, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Princeville is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Princeville ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.0%. Asian residents' share of Princeville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.1%.

Princeville is more Asian than neighboring Kalihiwai (3.2% Asian), and Haena (1.4% Asian). Princeville is less Asian than neighboring Hanalei (10.7% Asian), Wainiha (17.7% Asian), and Kilauea (15.1% Asian).

Princeville's Hispanic Population

49 residents of Princeville, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Princeville is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Princeville ranks 137th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeville's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 68.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Princeville's population has decreased from 7.1% to 2.4%.

Princeville is more Hispanic than neighboring Hanalei (0% Hispanic), and Wainiha (0.6% Hispanic). Princeville is less Hispanic than neighboring Kalihiwai (5.5% Hispanic), Haena (2.5% Hispanic), and Kilauea (7.9% Hispanic).

Princeville's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Princeville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Princeville is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Princeville ranks 161st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Princeville's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.

Princeville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kalihiwai (37% Native American/Other), Wainiha (40.9% Native American/Other), and Kilauea (7.3% Native American/Other).

Princeville's Multiracial Population

193 residents of Princeville, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Princeville is considerably lower than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Princeville ranks 154th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 1.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Princeville's population has increased from 9.0% to 9.6%.

Princeville is more Multiracial than neighboring Hanalei (6.6% Multiracial), Kalihiwai (4.1% Multiracial), and Wainiha (5.2% Multiracial). Princeville is less Multiracial than neighboring Haena (27.6% Multiracial), and Kilauea (20.5% 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.