Waimanalo, HI Demographics

A map of Waimanalo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Multiracial	2,228	1,876	36.8%	31.0%
Native American/Other	1,576	1,764	26.0%	29.1%
Hispanic	938	587	15.5%	9.7%
Asian	792	1,157	13.1%	19.1%
White	520	650	8.6%	10.7%
Black	0	23	0.0%	0.4%

Waimanalo, Hawaii has an estimated population of 6,054, a less than 1% change from the 6,057 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 36.8% Multiracial, 26.0% Native American/Other, 15.5% Hispanic, 13.1% Asian, 8.6% White, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waimanalo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waimanalo 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 Waimanalo, that probability was 76.2% in 2020 and 74.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waimanalo is ranked the 50th 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 was ranked the 48th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waimanalo's White Population

520 residents of Waimanalo, or 8.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waimanalo is considerably lower than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Waimanalo ranks 137th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waimanalo's White population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. White residents' share of Waimanalo's population has decreased from 10.7% to 8.6%.

Waimanalo is more White than neighboring Waimanalo Beach (7.6% White). Waimanalo is less White than neighboring Maunawili (29.6% White), Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) (42.1% White), East Honolulu (23% White), and Kaneohe (14% White).

Waimanalo's Black Population

0 residents of Waimanalo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waimanalo is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Waimanalo ranks 117th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waimanalo's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Waimanalo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Waimanalo is less Black than neighboring Waimanalo Beach (0.1% Black), Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) (0.5% Black), East Honolulu (0.9% Black), and Kaneohe (0.5% Black).

Waimanalo's Asian Population

792 residents of Waimanalo, or 13.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waimanalo is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Waimanalo ranks 76th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waimanalo's Asian population has declined by an estimated 31.5%. Asian residents' share of Waimanalo's population has decreased from 19.1% to 13.1%.

Waimanalo is more Asian than neighboring Waimanalo Beach (4.8% Asian). Waimanalo is less Asian than neighboring Maunawili (38.3% Asian), Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) (18.7% Asian), East Honolulu (46.8% Asian), and Kaneohe (37.6% Asian).

Waimanalo's Hispanic Population

938 residents of Waimanalo, or 15.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waimanalo is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Waimanalo ranks 85th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waimanalo's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 59.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Waimanalo's population has increased from 9.7% to 15.5%.

Waimanalo is more Hispanic than neighboring Waimanalo Beach (11.3% Hispanic), Maunawili (4.2% Hispanic), Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) (6.8% Hispanic), East Honolulu (4.7% Hispanic), and Kaneohe (10.8% Hispanic).

Waimanalo's Native American/Other Population

1,576 residents of Waimanalo, or 26.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waimanalo is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Waimanalo ranks 13th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waimanalo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 10.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waimanalo's population has decreased from 29.1% to 26.0%.

Waimanalo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Maunawili (5.1% Native American/Other), Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) (6.4% Native American/Other), East Honolulu (3.4% Native American/Other), and Kaneohe (8.4% Native American/Other). Waimanalo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Waimanalo Beach (36.1% Native American/Other).

Waimanalo's Multiracial Population

2,228 residents of Waimanalo, or 36.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waimanalo is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Waimanalo ranks 18th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waimanalo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Waimanalo's population has increased from 31.0% to 36.8%.

Waimanalo is more Multiracial than neighboring Maunawili (22.7% Multiracial), Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) (25.5% Multiracial), East Honolulu (21.2% Multiracial), and Kaneohe (28.6% Multiracial). Waimanalo is less Multiracial than neighboring Waimanalo Beach (40.1% 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.