Kapolei, HI Demographics

A map of Kapolei's Population by Race

Kapolei, Hawaii had a population of 21,411 in 2020. It was 9.9% White, 2.5% Black, 33.5% Asian, 12.5% Hispanic, 13.5% Native American/Other, and 28.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Kapolei, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Kapolei is the 12th 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).

Kapolei's White Population

2,121 residents of Kapolei identify as White, or 9.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Kapolei slightly less than the White share of the population of Hawaii (21.6% White). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Kapolei is ranked #142 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Kapolei is more White than neighboring Ewa Villages (4.2% White), and East Kapolei (7.3% White). Kapolei is less White than neighboring Makakilo (17.6% White), Kalaeloa (23.5% White), and Ewa Gentry (11.3% White).

Kapolei's Black Population

531 residents of Kapolei identify as Black, or 2.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Kapolei roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Hawaii (1.5% Black). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Kapolei is ranked #13 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Kapolei is more Black than neighboring Ewa Villages (0.8% Black), and East Kapolei (2.1% Black). Kapolei is less Black than neighboring Kalaeloa (6.8% Black), and Ewa Gentry (2.7% Black).

Kapolei's Asian Population

7,177 residents of Kapolei identify as Asian, or 33.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Kapolei roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Hawaii (36.5% Asian). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Kapolei is ranked #41 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Kapolei is more Asian than neighboring Makakilo (31.3% Asian), Kalaeloa (11.8% Asian), and East Kapolei (28.6% Asian). Kapolei is less Asian than neighboring Ewa Villages (54.6% Asian), and Ewa Gentry (45.1% Asian).

Kapolei's Hispanic Population

2,675 residents of Kapolei identify as Hispanic, or 12.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Kapolei roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Hawaii (9.5% Hispanic). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Kapolei is ranked #34 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Kapolei is more Hispanic than neighboring Ewa Villages (11.2% Hispanic), and Ewa Gentry (11.6% Hispanic). Kapolei is less Hispanic than neighboring Makakilo (14.2% Hispanic), Kalaeloa (13.8% Hispanic), and East Kapolei (13.8% Hispanic).

Kapolei's Native American/Other Population

2,897 residents of Kapolei identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 13.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Kapolei roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Hawaii (10.8% Native American/Other). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Kapolei is ranked #50 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Kapolei is more Native American/Other than neighboring Makakilo (9.2% Native American/Other), Ewa Villages (7.2% Native American/Other), and Ewa Gentry (6.8% Native American/Other). Kapolei is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kalaeloa (20.2% Native American/Other), and East Kapolei (15.9% Native American/Other).

Kapolei's Multiracial Population

6,010 residents of Kapolei identify as Multiracial, or 28.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Kapolei slightly larger than the Multiracial share of the population of Hawaii (20.1% Multiracial). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Kapolei is ranked #28 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Kapolei is more Multiracial than neighboring Makakilo (25.2% Multiracial), Kalaeloa (23.8% Multiracial), Ewa Villages (22% Multiracial), and Ewa Gentry (22.4% Multiracial). Kapolei is less Multiracial than neighboring East Kapolei (32.4% Multiracial).

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