Waihee-Waiehu, HI Demographics

A map of Waihee-Waiehu's Population by Race

Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii has an estimated population of 10,988, a large increase from the 9,234 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 38.4% Asian, 22.1% Native American/Other, 21.1% Multiracial, 8.9% White, 7.8% Hispanic, and 1.8% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waihee-Waiehu, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waihee-Waiehu 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 Waihee-Waiehu, that probability was 76.0% in 2020 and 74.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waihee-Waiehu is ranked the 30th 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). Waihee-Waiehu was ranked the 36th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waihee-Waiehu's White Population

976 residents of Waihee-Waiehu, or 8.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waihee-Waiehu is considerably lower than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Waihee-Waiehu ranks 134th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waihee-Waiehu's White population has declined by an estimated 11.3%. White residents' share of Waihee-Waiehu's population has decreased from 11.9% to 8.9%.

Waihee-Waiehu is less White than neighboring Wailuku (20.9% White), Kahului (10.6% White), Waikapu (22% White), Maalaea (72.9% White), and Paia (38.4% White).

Waihee-Waiehu's Black Population

195 residents of Waihee-Waiehu, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waihee-Waiehu is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Waihee-Waiehu ranks 130th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waihee-Waiehu's Black population has grown by an estimated 622.2%. Black residents' share of Waihee-Waiehu's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.8%.

Waihee-Waiehu is more Black than neighboring Wailuku (1% Black), Kahului (1.4% Black), Waikapu (0.6% Black), and Paia (0.1% Black). Waihee-Waiehu is less Black than neighboring Maalaea (3.8% Black).

Waihee-Waiehu's Asian Population

4,222 residents of Waihee-Waiehu, or 38.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waihee-Waiehu is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Waihee-Waiehu ranks 38th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waihee-Waiehu's Asian population has grown by an estimated 33.5%. Asian residents' share of Waihee-Waiehu's population has increased from 34.3% to 38.4%.

Waihee-Waiehu is more Asian than neighboring Wailuku (33.4% Asian), Waikapu (25.3% Asian), Maalaea (7.1% Asian), and Paia (17.1% Asian). Waihee-Waiehu is less Asian than neighboring Kahului (55.4% Asian).

Waihee-Waiehu's Hispanic Population

853 residents of Waihee-Waiehu, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waihee-Waiehu is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Waihee-Waiehu ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waihee-Waiehu's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Waihee-Waiehu's population has decreased from 9.8% to 7.8%.

Waihee-Waiehu is more Hispanic than neighboring Wailuku (7.7% Hispanic), Kahului (7.3% Hispanic), and Maalaea (2.9% Hispanic). Waihee-Waiehu is less Hispanic than neighboring Waikapu (14.4% Hispanic), and Paia (12.7% Hispanic).

Waihee-Waiehu's Native American/Other Population

2,428 residents of Waihee-Waiehu, or 22.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waihee-Waiehu is considerably higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Waihee-Waiehu ranks 31st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waihee-Waiehu's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 48.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waihee-Waiehu's population has increased from 17.7% to 22.1%.

Waihee-Waiehu is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wailuku (10.3% Native American/Other), Kahului (7.7% Native American/Other), Waikapu (10.8% Native American/Other), Maalaea (3.8% Native American/Other), and Paia (17.8% Native American/Other).

Waihee-Waiehu's Multiracial Population

2,314 residents of Waihee-Waiehu, or 21.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waihee-Waiehu is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Waihee-Waiehu ranks 41st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waihee-Waiehu's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Waihee-Waiehu's population has decreased from 26.0% to 21.1%.

Waihee-Waiehu is more Multiracial than neighboring Kahului (17.7% Multiracial), Maalaea (9.5% Multiracial), and Paia (13.9% Multiracial). Waihee-Waiehu is less Multiracial than neighboring Wailuku (26.7% Multiracial), and Waikapu (26.9% 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.