Paia, HI Demographics

A map of Paia's Population by Race

Paia, Hawaii had a population of 2,470 in 2020. It was 43.2% White, 1.1% Black, 15.5% Asian, 11.2% Hispanic, 9.5% Native American/Other, and 19.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Paia, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Paia is the 88th 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).

Paia's White Population

1,068 residents of Paia identify as White, or 43.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Paia considerably larger than the White share of the population of Hawaii (21.6% White). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Paia is ranked #47 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Paia is more White than neighboring Haliimaile (20.3% White), Makawao (34.5% White), Pukalani (32.2% White), and Kahului (9.7% White). Paia is less White than neighboring Haiku-Pauwela (54.5% White).

Paia's Black Population

26 residents of Paia identify as Black, or 1.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Paia roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Hawaii (1.5% Black). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Paia is ranked #37 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Paia is more Black than neighboring Haliimaile (0.5% Black), Haiku-Pauwela (0.8% Black), Makawao (0.2% Black), Pukalani (0.6% Black), and Kahului (0.4% Black).

Paia's Asian Population

384 residents of Paia identify as Asian, or 15.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Paia considerably less than the Asian share of the population of Hawaii (36.5% Asian). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Paia is ranked #88 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Paia is more Asian than neighboring Haiku-Pauwela (7.1% Asian), and Makawao (13.5% Asian). Paia is less Asian than neighboring Haliimaile (32.4% Asian), Pukalani (19.7% Asian), and Kahului (50.6% Asian).

Paia's Hispanic Population

276 residents of Paia identify as Hispanic, or 11.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Paia roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Hawaii (9.5% Hispanic). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Paia is ranked #55 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Paia is more Hispanic than neighboring Haliimaile (10.1% Hispanic), and Kahului (8.5% Hispanic). Paia is less Hispanic than neighboring Haiku-Pauwela (11.7% Hispanic), Makawao (14.3% Hispanic), and Pukalani (11.9% Hispanic).

Paia's Native American/Other Population

235 residents of Paia identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 9.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Paia roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Hawaii (10.8% Native American/Other). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Paia is ranked #89 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Paia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Haiku-Pauwela (8.4% Native American/Other), and Pukalani (8.9% Native American/Other). Paia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Haliimaile (17.7% Native American/Other), Makawao (11.1% Native American/Other), and Kahului (14.1% Native American/Other).

Paia's Multiracial Population

481 residents of Paia identify as Multiracial, or 19.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Paia roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Hawaii (20.1% Multiracial). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Paia is ranked #101 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Paia is more Multiracial than neighboring Haliimaile (19% Multiracial), Haiku-Pauwela (17.6% Multiracial), and Kahului (16.6% Multiracial). Paia is less Multiracial than neighboring Makawao (26.3% Multiracial), and Pukalani (26.7% Multiracial).

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