Waimanalo Beach, HI Demographics

A map of Waimanalo Beach's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Multiracial	1,806	1,602	40.1%	33.2%
Native American/Other	1,628	2,113	36.1%	43.8%
Hispanic	510	425	11.3%	8.8%
White	343	503	7.6%	10.4%
Asian	214	174	4.8%	3.6%
Black	4	6	0.1%	0.1%

Waimanalo Beach, Hawaii has an estimated population of 4,505, a decrease from the 4,823 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 40.1% Multiracial, 36.1% Native American/Other, 11.3% Hispanic, 7.6% White, 4.8% Asian, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waimanalo Beach, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waimanalo Beach has become 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 Waimanalo Beach, that probability was 67.8% in 2020 and 68.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waimanalo Beach is ranked the 62nd 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). Waimanalo Beach was ranked the 63rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waimanalo Beach's White Population

343 residents of Waimanalo Beach, or 7.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waimanalo Beach is considerably lower than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Waimanalo Beach ranks 139th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waimanalo Beach's White population has declined by an estimated 31.8%. White residents' share of Waimanalo Beach's population has decreased from 10.4% to 7.6%.

Waimanalo Beach is less White than neighboring Waimanalo (8.6% White), East Honolulu (23% White), Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) (42.1% White), Maunawili (29.6% White), and Kaneohe (14% White).

Waimanalo Beach's Black Population

4 residents of Waimanalo Beach, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waimanalo Beach is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Waimanalo Beach ranks 147th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waimanalo Beach's Black population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Black residents' share of Waimanalo Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Waimanalo Beach is more Black than neighboring Waimanalo (0% Black), and Maunawili (0% Black). Waimanalo Beach is less Black than neighboring East Honolulu (0.9% Black), Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) (0.5% Black), and Kaneohe (0.5% Black).

Waimanalo Beach's Asian Population

214 residents of Waimanalo Beach, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waimanalo Beach is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Waimanalo Beach ranks 150th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waimanalo Beach's Asian population has grown by an estimated 23.0%. Asian residents' share of Waimanalo Beach's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.8%.

Waimanalo Beach is less Asian than neighboring Waimanalo (13.1% Asian), East Honolulu (46.8% Asian), Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) (18.7% Asian), Maunawili (38.3% Asian), and Kaneohe (37.6% Asian).

Waimanalo Beach's Hispanic Population

510 residents of Waimanalo Beach, or 11.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waimanalo Beach is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Waimanalo Beach ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waimanalo Beach's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Waimanalo Beach's population has increased from 8.8% to 11.3%.

Waimanalo Beach is more Hispanic than neighboring East Honolulu (4.7% Hispanic), Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) (6.8% Hispanic), Maunawili (4.2% Hispanic), and Kaneohe (10.8% Hispanic). Waimanalo Beach is less Hispanic than neighboring Waimanalo (15.5% Hispanic).

Waimanalo Beach's Native American/Other Population

1,628 residents of Waimanalo Beach, or 36.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waimanalo Beach is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Waimanalo Beach ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waimanalo Beach's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 23.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waimanalo Beach's population has decreased from 43.8% to 36.1%.

Waimanalo Beach is more Native American/Other than neighboring Waimanalo (26% Native American/Other), East Honolulu (3.4% Native American/Other), Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) (6.4% Native American/Other), Maunawili (5.1% Native American/Other), and Kaneohe (8.4% Native American/Other).

Waimanalo Beach's Multiracial Population

1,806 residents of Waimanalo Beach, or 40.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waimanalo Beach is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Waimanalo Beach ranks 9th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waimanalo Beach's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Waimanalo Beach's population has increased from 33.2% to 40.1%.

Waimanalo Beach is more Multiracial than neighboring Waimanalo (36.8% Multiracial), East Honolulu (21.2% Multiracial), Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) (25.5% Multiracial), Maunawili (22.7% Multiracial), and Kaneohe (28.6% 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.