Wailea, HI Demographics

A map of Wailea's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,273	4,382	67.3%	72.7%
Multiracial	671	469	10.6%	7.8%
Asian	633	485	10.0%	8.0%
Hispanic	607	448	9.6%	7.4%
Native American/Other	103	193	1.6%	3.2%
Black	65	50	1.0%	0.8%

Wailea, Hawaii has an estimated population of 6,352, an increase from the 6,027 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.3% White, 10.6% Multiracial, 10.0% Asian, 9.6% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 1.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wailea, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wailea has become considerably more 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 Wailea, that probability was 45.2% in 2020 and 51.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wailea is ranked the 49th 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). Wailea was ranked the 49th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wailea's White Population

4,273 residents of Wailea, or 67.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wailea is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Wailea ranks 4th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wailea's White population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Wailea's population has decreased from 72.7% to 67.3%.

Wailea is more White than neighboring Keokea (18.3% White), Kihei (42.2% White), and Kula (54.9% White). Wailea is less White than neighboring Makena (88.9% White), and Maalaea (72.9% White).

Wailea's Black Population

65 residents of Wailea, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wailea is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Wailea ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wailea's Black population has grown by an estimated 30.0%. Black residents' share of Wailea's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Wailea is more Black than neighboring Makena (0% Black), Keokea (0% Black), and Kula (0% Black). Wailea is less Black than neighboring Kihei (1.3% Black), and Maalaea (3.8% Black).

Wailea's Asian Population

633 residents of Wailea, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wailea is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Wailea ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wailea's Asian population has grown by an estimated 30.5%. Asian residents' share of Wailea's population has increased from 8.0% to 10.0%.

Wailea is more Asian than neighboring Makena (0% Asian), Keokea (6.9% Asian), and Maalaea (7.1% Asian). Wailea is less Asian than neighboring Kihei (21.2% Asian), and Kula (14% Asian).

Wailea's Hispanic Population

607 residents of Wailea, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wailea is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Wailea ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wailea's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 35.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Wailea's population has increased from 7.4% to 9.6%.

Wailea is more Hispanic than neighboring Makena (1.1% Hispanic), Keokea (7.3% Hispanic), Maalaea (2.9% Hispanic), and Kula (7.7% Hispanic). Wailea is less Hispanic than neighboring Kihei (13.2% Hispanic).

Wailea's Native American/Other Population

103 residents of Wailea, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wailea is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Wailea ranks 154th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wailea's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 46.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wailea's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.6%.

Wailea is less Native American/Other than neighboring Makena (7.8% Native American/Other), Keokea (36.4% Native American/Other), Kihei (2.9% Native American/Other), Maalaea (3.8% Native American/Other), and Kula (7.1% Native American/Other).

Wailea's Multiracial Population

671 residents of Wailea, or 10.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wailea is considerably lower than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Wailea ranks 157th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wailea's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 43.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Wailea's population has increased from 7.8% to 10.6%.

Wailea is more Multiracial than neighboring Makena (2.2% Multiracial), and Maalaea (9.5% Multiracial). Wailea is less Multiracial than neighboring Keokea (31.1% Multiracial), Kihei (19.3% Multiracial), and Kula (16.4% 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.