Kapaa, HI Demographics

A map of Kapaa's Population by Race

Kapaa, Hawaii had a population of 11,652 in 2020. It was 30.1% White, 0.6% Black, 24.9% Asian, 12.4% Hispanic, 10.3% Native American/Other, and 21.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Kapaa, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Kapaa is the 30th most populous. 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).

Kapaa's White Population

3,513 residents of Kapaa identify as White, or 30.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Kapaa slightly larger than the White share of the population of Hawaii (21.6% White). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Kapaa is ranked #78 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Kapaa is more White than neighboring Anahola (14% White), Hanamaulu (8.1% White), and Lihue (20.8% White). Kapaa is less White than neighboring Wailua Homesteads (42% White), and Wailua (30.7% White).

Kapaa's Black Population

70 residents of Kapaa identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Kapaa roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Hawaii (1.5% Black). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Kapaa is ranked #75 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Kapaa is more Black than neighboring Wailua Homesteads (0.5% Black), Anahola (0% Black), and Hanamaulu (0.4% Black). Kapaa is less Black than neighboring Wailua (0.8% Black), and Lihue (0.7% Black).

Kapaa's Asian Population

2,901 residents of Kapaa identify as Asian, or 24.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Kapaa slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Hawaii (36.5% Asian). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Kapaa is ranked #63 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Kapaa is more Asian than neighboring Wailua Homesteads (16.3% Asian), and Anahola (4.3% Asian). Kapaa is less Asian than neighboring Wailua (28.1% Asian), Hanamaulu (52.4% Asian), and Lihue (39.3% Asian).

Kapaa's Hispanic Population

1,449 residents of Kapaa identify as Hispanic, or 12.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Kapaa roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Hawaii (9.5% Hispanic). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Kapaa is ranked #37 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Kapaa is more Hispanic than neighboring Wailua Homesteads (10.7% Hispanic), Anahola (8.3% Hispanic), Hanamaulu (7.6% Hispanic), and Lihue (8.3% Hispanic). Kapaa is less Hispanic than neighboring Wailua (12.6% Hispanic).

Kapaa's Native American/Other Population

1,201 residents of Kapaa identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 10.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Kapaa roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Hawaii (10.8% Native American/Other). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Kapaa is ranked #84 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Kapaa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wailua Homesteads (8.5% Native American/Other), Wailua (6.8% Native American/Other), and Lihue (7.3% Native American/Other). Kapaa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Anahola (38.1% Native American/Other), and Hanamaulu (11.8% Native American/Other).

Kapaa's Multiracial Population

2,518 residents of Kapaa identify as Multiracial, or 21.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Kapaa roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Hawaii (20.1% Multiracial). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Kapaa is ranked #81 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Kapaa is more Multiracial than neighboring Wailua (20.9% Multiracial), and Hanamaulu (19.7% Multiracial). Kapaa is less Multiracial than neighboring Wailua Homesteads (22% Multiracial), Anahola (35.3% Multiracial), and Lihue (23.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.