The map below shows majority race by area in Kailua Kona, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Kailua Kona racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Kailua Kona overall is white, making up 40.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 30.3%. There are more white people in the south areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as other are most likely to be living in the north places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race in Kailua Kona
Self-Identified Race |
Kailua Kona, Kailua-Kona, HI Population |
|---|---|
White |
40.7% |
Hispanic |
11.2% |
Black |
2.1% |
Asian |
15.7% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
30.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Kailua Kona, Kailua-Kona, HI
The map below shows diversity in Kailua Kona. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the neighborhood would both be considered lacking diversity.
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Kailua Kona Diversity Score
97
With a diversity score of 97 out of 100, Kailua Kona is much more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Kailua Kona's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Kailua Kona.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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- Wailea, Kihei, HI: less diverse
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- Hawaii Kai, East Honolulu, HI: less diverse
- Kuliouou-Kalani Iki, East Honolulu, HI: less diverse
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