Waikele, HI Demographics

A map of Waikele's Population by Race

Waikele, Hawaii has an estimated population of 7,528, a less than 1% change from the 7,509 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.6% Asian, 22.7% Multiracial, 8.0% White, 5.6% Hispanic, 2.0% Black, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waikele, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waikele has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Waikele, that probability was 64.5% in 2020 and 57.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waikele is ranked the 44th 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). Waikele was ranked the 43rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waikele's White Population

602 residents of Waikele, or 8.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waikele is considerably lower than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Waikele ranks 136th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waikele's White population has declined by an estimated 27.4%. White residents' share of Waikele's population has decreased from 11.0% to 8.0%.

Waikele is more White than neighboring Waipio (5.6% White), Waipahu (2.4% White), Royal Kunia (6% White), and West Loch Estate (3.9% White). Waikele is less White than neighboring Mililani Town (9.7% White).

Waikele's Black Population

150 residents of Waikele, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waikele is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Waikele ranks 18th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waikele's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. Black residents' share of Waikele's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Waikele is more Black than neighboring Waipio (0.8% Black), Waipahu (0.7% Black), and Mililani Town (1.6% Black). Waikele is less Black than neighboring Royal Kunia (2.6% Black), and West Loch Estate (2.5% Black).

Waikele's Asian Population

4,559 residents of Waikele, or 60.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waikele is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Waikele ranks 12th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waikele's Asian population has grown by an estimated 12.2%. Asian residents' share of Waikele's population has increased from 54.1% to 60.6%.

Waikele is more Asian than neighboring Waipio (57% Asian), Royal Kunia (55.9% Asian), Mililani Town (45.1% Asian), and West Loch Estate (45% Asian). Waikele is less Asian than neighboring Waipahu (69.6% Asian).

Waikele's Hispanic Population

419 residents of Waikele, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waikele is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Waikele ranks 105th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waikele's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 36.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Waikele's population has decreased from 8.8% to 5.6%.

Waikele is less Hispanic than neighboring Waipio (7.1% Hispanic), Waipahu (5.8% Hispanic), Royal Kunia (8.8% Hispanic), Mililani Town (11.4% Hispanic), and West Loch Estate (14.4% Hispanic).

Waikele's Native American/Other Population

89 residents of Waikele, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waikele is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Waikele ranks 150th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waikele's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 71.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waikele's population has decreased from 4.1% to 1.2%.

Waikele is less Native American/Other than neighboring Waipio (6.4% Native American/Other), Waipahu (11.8% Native American/Other), Royal Kunia (6.6% Native American/Other), Mililani Town (4.9% Native American/Other), and West Loch Estate (6.8% Native American/Other).

Waikele's Multiracial Population

1,709 residents of Waikele, or 22.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waikele is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Waikele ranks 96th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waikele's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 14.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Waikele's population has increased from 19.9% to 22.7%.

Waikele is more Multiracial than neighboring Waipahu (9.8% Multiracial), and Royal Kunia (20% Multiracial). Waikele is less Multiracial than neighboring Waipio (23.1% Multiracial), Mililani Town (27.3% Multiracial), and West Loch Estate (27.4% 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.