Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), HI Demographics

A map of Waimea CDP (Hawaii County)'s Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Multiracial	3,284	2,930	35.4%	29.6%
White	2,064	2,858	22.2%	28.9%
Asian	1,668	1,557	18.0%	15.7%
Native American/Other	1,241	1,654	13.4%	16.7%
Hispanic	1,026	885	11.0%	8.9%
Black	3	20	0.0%	0.2%

Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii has an estimated population of 9,286, a decrease from the 9,904 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 35.4% Multiracial, 22.2% White, 18.0% Asian, 13.4% Native American/Other, 11.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Hawaii overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), that probability was 76.9% in 2020 and 76.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) is ranked the 36th 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). Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) was ranked the 34th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waimea CDP (Hawaii County)'s White Population

2,064 residents of Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), or 22.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) ranks 79th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waimea CDP (Hawaii County)'s White population has declined by an estimated 27.8%. White residents' share of Waimea CDP (Hawaii County)'s population has decreased from 28.9% to 22.2%.

Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) is more White than neighboring Honokaa (13.8% White), and Halaula (16.7% White). Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) is less White than neighboring Kukuihaele (56.5% White), Waikoloa Village (41.6% White), and Puako (77.6% White).

Waimea CDP (Hawaii County)'s Black Population

3 residents of Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) ranks 139th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waimea CDP (Hawaii County)'s Black population has declined by an estimated 85.0%. Black residents' share of Waimea CDP (Hawaii County)'s population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) is less Black than neighboring Waikoloa Village (1.9% Black), and Halaula (2.1% Black).

Waimea CDP (Hawaii County)'s Asian Population

1,668 residents of Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), or 18.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) ranks 86th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waimea CDP (Hawaii County)'s Asian population has grown by an estimated 7.1%. Asian residents' share of Waimea CDP (Hawaii County)'s population has increased from 15.7% to 18.0%.

Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) is more Asian than neighboring Kukuihaele (5.2% Asian), Waikoloa Village (10.7% Asian), Puako (12.4% Asian), and Halaula (15.6% Asian). Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) is less Asian than neighboring Honokaa (33.4% Asian).

Waimea CDP (Hawaii County)'s Hispanic Population

1,026 residents of Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), or 11.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) ranks 97th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waimea CDP (Hawaii County)'s Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Waimea CDP (Hawaii County)'s population has increased from 8.9% to 11.0%.

Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) is more Hispanic than neighboring Kukuihaele (1.9% Hispanic), Waikoloa Village (8.7% Hispanic), and Puako (1.5% Hispanic). Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) is less Hispanic than neighboring Honokaa (11.8% Hispanic), and Halaula (12.4% Hispanic).

Waimea CDP (Hawaii County)'s Native American/Other Population

1,241 residents of Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), or 13.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waimea CDP (Hawaii County)'s Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waimea CDP (Hawaii County)'s population has decreased from 16.7% to 13.4%.

Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kukuihaele (13.2% Native American/Other), Honokaa (4.7% Native American/Other), and Puako (3.9% Native American/Other). Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) is less Native American/Other than neighboring Waikoloa Village (20.6% Native American/Other), and Halaula (17.8% Native American/Other).

Waimea CDP (Hawaii County)'s Multiracial Population

3,284 residents of Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), or 35.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) is considerably higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waimea CDP (Hawaii County)'s Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Waimea CDP (Hawaii County)'s population has increased from 29.6% to 35.4%.

Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) is more Multiracial than neighboring Kukuihaele (23.2% Multiracial), Waikoloa Village (16.5% Multiracial), Puako (4.6% Multiracial), and Halaula (35.3% Multiracial). Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) is less Multiracial than neighboring Honokaa (36.4% 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.