Royal Kunia, HI Demographics

A map of Royal Kunia's Population by Race

Royal Kunia, Hawaii has an estimated population of 13,555, a decrease from the 14,896 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.9% Asian, 20.0% Multiracial, 8.8% Hispanic, 6.6% Native American/Other, 6.0% White, and 2.6% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Royal Kunia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Royal Kunia has become more 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 Royal Kunia, that probability was 61.1% in 2020 and 63.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Royal Kunia is ranked the 22nd 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). Royal Kunia was ranked the 23rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Royal Kunia's White Population

815 residents of Royal Kunia, or 6.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Royal Kunia is considerably lower than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Royal Kunia ranks 155th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Royal Kunia's White population has declined by an estimated 21.8%. White residents' share of Royal Kunia's population has decreased from 7.0% to 6.0%.

Royal Kunia is more White than neighboring Waipahu (2.4% White), Waipio (5.6% White), and West Loch Estate (3.9% White). Royal Kunia is less White than neighboring Waikele (8% White), and East Kapolei (8.7% White).

Royal Kunia's Black Population

355 residents of Royal Kunia, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Royal Kunia is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Royal Kunia ranks 29th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Royal Kunia's Black population has grown by an estimated 64.4%. Black residents' share of Royal Kunia's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.6%.

Royal Kunia is more Black than neighboring Waikele (2% Black), Waipahu (0.7% Black), Waipio (0.8% Black), East Kapolei (0.3% Black), and West Loch Estate (2.5% Black).

Royal Kunia's Asian Population

7,582 residents of Royal Kunia, or 55.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Royal Kunia is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Royal Kunia ranks 4th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Royal Kunia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 12.9%. Asian residents' share of Royal Kunia's population has decreased from 58.5% to 55.9%.

Royal Kunia is more Asian than neighboring East Kapolei (28.1% Asian), and West Loch Estate (45% Asian). Royal Kunia is less Asian than neighboring Waikele (60.6% Asian), Waipahu (69.6% Asian), and Waipio (57% Asian).

Royal Kunia's Hispanic Population

1,198 residents of Royal Kunia, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Royal Kunia is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Royal Kunia ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Royal Kunia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Royal Kunia's population has increased from 7.4% to 8.8%.

Royal Kunia is more Hispanic than neighboring Waikele (5.6% Hispanic), Waipahu (5.8% Hispanic), and Waipio (7.1% Hispanic). Royal Kunia is less Hispanic than neighboring East Kapolei (15.1% Hispanic), and West Loch Estate (14.4% Hispanic).

Royal Kunia's Native American/Other Population

890 residents of Royal Kunia, or 6.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Royal Kunia is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Royal Kunia ranks 100th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Royal Kunia's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 30.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Royal Kunia's population has decreased from 8.6% to 6.6%.

Royal Kunia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Waikele (1.2% Native American/Other), and Waipio (6.4% Native American/Other). Royal Kunia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Waipahu (11.8% Native American/Other), East Kapolei (15.4% Native American/Other), and West Loch Estate (6.8% Native American/Other).

Royal Kunia's Multiracial Population

2,715 residents of Royal Kunia, or 20.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Royal Kunia is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Royal Kunia ranks 126th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Royal Kunia's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Royal Kunia's population has increased from 17.1% to 20.0%.

Royal Kunia is more Multiracial than neighboring Waipahu (9.8% Multiracial). Royal Kunia is less Multiracial than neighboring Waikele (22.7% Multiracial), Waipio (23.1% Multiracial), East Kapolei (32.4% Multiracial), and West Loch Estate (27.4% 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.