Waianae, HI Demographics

A map of Waianae's Population by Race

Waianae, Hawaii has an estimated population of 12,918, a decrease from the 13,614 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 39.0% Native American/Other, 29.6% Multiracial, 14.2% Hispanic, 8.6% Asian, 7.6% White, and 1.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waianae, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waianae has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Hawaii overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Waianae, that probability was 74.7% in 2020 and 72.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waianae is ranked the 25th 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). Waianae was ranked the 25th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waianae's White Population

979 residents of Waianae, or 7.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waianae is considerably lower than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Waianae ranks 158th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waianae's White population has grown by an estimated 12.9%. White residents' share of Waianae's population has increased from 6.4% to 7.6%.

Waianae is more White than neighboring Nanakuli (4.4% White). Waianae is less White than neighboring Makaha Valley (37.4% White), Makaha (20.7% White), Maili (7.8% White), and Schofield Barracks (47.8% White).

Waianae's Black Population

134 residents of Waianae, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waianae is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Waianae ranks 45th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waianae's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.9%. Black residents' share of Waianae's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Waianae is more Black than neighboring Nanakuli (0.7% Black). Waianae is less Black than neighboring Makaha Valley (7.4% Black), Makaha (3% Black), Maili (6.2% Black), and Schofield Barracks (17.9% Black).

Waianae's Asian Population

1,112 residents of Waianae, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waianae is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Waianae ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waianae's Asian population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Asian residents' share of Waianae's population has decreased from 12.2% to 8.6%.

Waianae is more Asian than neighboring Nanakuli (5.1% Asian), and Schofield Barracks (5% Asian). Waianae is less Asian than neighboring Makaha Valley (23.9% Asian), Makaha (8.8% Asian), and Maili (13.1% Asian).

Waianae's Hispanic Population

1,831 residents of Waianae, or 14.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waianae is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Waianae ranks 13th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waianae's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 16.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Waianae's population has decreased from 16.0% to 14.2%.

Waianae is more Hispanic than neighboring Makaha Valley (13.5% Hispanic), Makaha (12.6% Hispanic), Maili (12.9% Hispanic), and Nanakuli (11.1% Hispanic). Waianae is less Hispanic than neighboring Schofield Barracks (20.9% Hispanic).

Waianae's Native American/Other Population

5,038 residents of Waianae, or 39.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waianae is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Waianae ranks 11th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waianae's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 19.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waianae's population has increased from 31.0% to 39.0%.

Waianae is more Native American/Other than neighboring Makaha Valley (0% Native American/Other), Makaha (26.1% Native American/Other), Maili (30.5% Native American/Other), and Schofield Barracks (3.1% Native American/Other). Waianae is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nanakuli (49% Native American/Other).

Waianae's Multiracial Population

3,824 residents of Waianae, or 29.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waianae is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Waianae ranks 7th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waianae's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Waianae's population has decreased from 33.4% to 29.6%.

Waianae is more Multiracial than neighboring Makaha Valley (17.8% Multiracial), Makaha (28.8% Multiracial), Maili (29.4% Multiracial), and Schofield Barracks (5.4% Multiracial). Waianae is less Multiracial than neighboring Nanakuli (29.7% 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.