Kihei, HI Demographics

A map of Kihei's Population by Race

Kihei, Hawaii had a population of 21,423 in 2020. It was 46.1% White, 1.0% Black, 20.8% Asian, 11.3% Hispanic, 7.4% Native American/Other, and 13.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Kihei, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Kihei is the 11th 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).

Kihei's White Population

9,885 residents of Kihei identify as White, or 46.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Kihei considerably larger than the White share of the population of Hawaii (21.6% White). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Kihei is ranked #46 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Kihei is more White than neighboring Keokea (23.5% White), Waikapu (21.5% White), and Kahului (9.7% White). Kihei is less White than neighboring Maalaea (69.7% White), and Wailea (72.7% White).

Kihei's Black Population

205 residents of Kihei identify as Black, or 1.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Kihei roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Hawaii (1.5% Black). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Kihei is ranked #40 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Kihei is more Black than neighboring Wailea (0.8% Black), Keokea (0.4% Black), Waikapu (0.4% Black), and Kahului (0.4% Black). Kihei is less Black than neighboring Maalaea (1.3% Black).

Kihei's Asian Population

4,457 residents of Kihei identify as Asian, or 20.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Kihei less than the Asian share of the population of Hawaii (36.5% Asian). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Kihei is ranked #68 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Kihei is more Asian than neighboring Maalaea (8.4% Asian), Wailea (8% Asian), and Keokea (7% Asian). Kihei is less Asian than neighboring Waikapu (31.8% Asian), and Kahului (50.6% Asian).

Kihei's Hispanic Population

2,411 residents of Kihei identify as Hispanic, or 11.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Kihei roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Hawaii (9.5% Hispanic). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Kihei is ranked #52 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Kihei is more Hispanic than neighboring Maalaea (7.7% Hispanic), Wailea (7.4% Hispanic), Keokea (9.1% Hispanic), Waikapu (9.4% Hispanic), and Kahului (8.5% Hispanic).

Kihei's Native American/Other Population

1,591 residents of Kihei identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 7.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Kihei roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Hawaii (10.8% Native American/Other). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Kihei is ranked #108 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Kihei is more Native American/Other than neighboring Maalaea (5.2% Native American/Other), and Wailea (3.2% Native American/Other). Kihei is less Native American/Other than neighboring Keokea (27.9% Native American/Other), Waikapu (8.2% Native American/Other), and Kahului (14.1% Native American/Other).

Kihei's Multiracial Population

2,874 residents of Kihei identify as Multiracial, or 13.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Kihei slightly less than the Multiracial share of the population of Hawaii (20.1% Multiracial). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Kihei is ranked #138 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Kihei is more Multiracial than neighboring Maalaea (7.7% Multiracial), and Wailea (7.8% Multiracial). Kihei is less Multiracial than neighboring Keokea (32.1% Multiracial), Waikapu (28.6% Multiracial), and Kahului (16.6% Multiracial).

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