Waialua, HI Demographics

A map of Waialua's Population by Race

Waialua, Hawaii has an estimated population of 3,050, a large decrease from the 4,062 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 30.0% Asian, 27.0% Multiracial, 23.5% White, 12.8% Hispanic, 6.8% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waialua, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waialua has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Hawaii overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Waialua, that probability was 74.6% in 2020 and 76.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waialua is ranked the 82nd most populous place in Hawaii, out of 163 places. 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). Waialua was ranked the 67th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waialua's White Population

716 residents of Waialua, or 23.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waialua is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Waialua ranks 89th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waialua's White population has declined by an estimated 31.1%. White residents' share of Waialua's population has decreased from 25.6% to 23.5%.

Waialua is less White than neighboring Haleiwa (24.9% White), Mokuleia (63.5% White), Schofield Barracks (47.8% White), Makaha Valley (37.4% White), and Helemano (41.4% White).

Waialua's Black Population

0 residents of Waialua, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waialua is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Waialua ranks 129th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waialua's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Waialua's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Waialua is less Black than neighboring Haleiwa (0.9% Black), Mokuleia (1.6% Black), Schofield Barracks (17.9% Black), Makaha Valley (7.4% Black), and Helemano (19.1% Black).

Waialua's Asian Population

914 residents of Waialua, or 30.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waialua is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Waialua ranks 36th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waialua's Asian population has declined by an estimated 35.0%. Asian residents' share of Waialua's population has decreased from 34.6% to 30.0%.

Waialua is more Asian than neighboring Haleiwa (26.6% Asian), Mokuleia (9.5% Asian), Schofield Barracks (5% Asian), Makaha Valley (23.9% Asian), and Helemano (2.5% Asian).

Waialua's Hispanic Population

391 residents of Waialua, or 12.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waialua is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Waialua ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waialua's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Waialua's population has increased from 11.3% to 12.8%.

Waialua is more Hispanic than neighboring Haleiwa (7.8% Hispanic), and Mokuleia (8.2% Hispanic). Waialua is less Hispanic than neighboring Schofield Barracks (20.9% Hispanic), Makaha Valley (13.5% Hispanic), and Helemano (20.8% Hispanic).

Waialua's Native American/Other Population

206 residents of Waialua, or 6.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waialua is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Waialua ranks 140th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waialua's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waialua's population has increased from 5.2% to 6.8%.

Waialua is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mokuleia (0.7% Native American/Other), Schofield Barracks (3.1% Native American/Other), Makaha Valley (0% Native American/Other), and Helemano (4.3% Native American/Other). Waialua is less Native American/Other than neighboring Haleiwa (13.1% Native American/Other).

Waialua's Multiracial Population

823 residents of Waialua, or 27.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waialua is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Waialua ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waialua's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Waialua's population has increased from 23.0% to 27.0%.

Waialua is more Multiracial than neighboring Haleiwa (26.8% Multiracial), Mokuleia (16.4% Multiracial), Schofield Barracks (5.4% Multiracial), Makaha Valley (17.8% Multiracial), and Helemano (12% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.