Waimea CDP (Kauai County), HI Demographics

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

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Multiracial	561	554	30.5%	26.9%
Asian	495	580	26.9%	28.2%
White	380	367	20.7%	17.8%
Native American/Other	239	331	13.0%	16.1%
Hispanic	165	209	9.0%	10.2%
Black	0	16	0.0%	0.8%

Waimea CDP (Kauai County), Hawaii has an estimated population of 1,840, a large decrease from the 2,057 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 30.5% Multiracial, 26.9% Asian, 20.7% White, 13.0% Native American/Other, 9.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waimea CDP (Kauai County), with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waimea CDP (Kauai County) has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more 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 Waimea CDP (Kauai County), that probability was 78.0% in 2020 and 76.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waimea CDP (Kauai County) is ranked the 103rd 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 (Kauai County) was ranked the 100th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waimea CDP (Kauai County)'s White Population

380 residents of Waimea CDP (Kauai County), or 20.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waimea CDP (Kauai County) is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Waimea CDP (Kauai County) ranks 112th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waimea CDP (Kauai County)'s White population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of Waimea CDP (Kauai County)'s population has increased from 17.8% to 20.7%.

Waimea CDP (Kauai County) is more White than neighboring Pakala Village (0% White), Kekaha (13.9% White), Kaumakani (1.1% White), Hanapepe (9.8% White), and Eleele (9.1% White).

Waimea CDP (Kauai County)'s Black Population

0 residents of Waimea CDP (Kauai County), or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waimea CDP (Kauai County) is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Waimea CDP (Kauai County) ranks 57th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waimea CDP (Kauai County)'s Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Waimea CDP (Kauai County)'s population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Waimea CDP (Kauai County) is less Black than neighboring Hanapepe (3% Black), and Eleele (0.3% Black).

Waimea CDP (Kauai County)'s Asian Population

495 residents of Waimea CDP (Kauai County), or 26.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waimea CDP (Kauai County) is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Waimea CDP (Kauai County) ranks 57th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waimea CDP (Kauai County)'s Asian population has declined by an estimated 14.7%. Asian residents' share of Waimea CDP (Kauai County)'s population has decreased from 28.2% to 26.9%.

Waimea CDP (Kauai County) is more Asian than neighboring Kekaha (20.4% Asian). Waimea CDP (Kauai County) is less Asian than neighboring Pakala Village (32.9% Asian), Kaumakani (81.3% Asian), Hanapepe (47% Asian), and Eleele (47.3% Asian).

Waimea CDP (Kauai County)'s Hispanic Population

165 residents of Waimea CDP (Kauai County), or 9.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waimea CDP (Kauai County) is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Waimea CDP (Kauai County) ranks 75th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waimea CDP (Kauai County)'s Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 21.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Waimea CDP (Kauai County)'s population has decreased from 10.2% to 9.0%.

Waimea CDP (Kauai County) is more Hispanic than neighboring Kekaha (5.1% Hispanic), Kaumakani (5.5% Hispanic), and Hanapepe (8.8% Hispanic). Waimea CDP (Kauai County) is less Hispanic than neighboring Pakala Village (33.6% Hispanic), and Eleele (10.1% Hispanic).

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

239 residents of Waimea CDP (Kauai County), or 13.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waimea CDP (Kauai County) is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Waimea CDP (Kauai County) ranks 36th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waimea CDP (Kauai County)'s Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 27.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waimea CDP (Kauai County)'s population has decreased from 16.1% to 13.0%.

Waimea CDP (Kauai County) is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pakala Village (3.1% Native American/Other), Kaumakani (5.8% Native American/Other), Hanapepe (8.7% Native American/Other), and Eleele (9% Native American/Other). Waimea CDP (Kauai County) is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kekaha (24.7% Native American/Other).

Waimea CDP (Kauai County)'s Multiracial Population

561 residents of Waimea CDP (Kauai County), or 30.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waimea CDP (Kauai County) is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Waimea CDP (Kauai County) ranks 36th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waimea CDP (Kauai County)'s Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Waimea CDP (Kauai County)'s population has increased from 26.9% to 30.5%.

Waimea CDP (Kauai County) is more Multiracial than neighboring Kaumakani (6.2% Multiracial), Hanapepe (22.6% Multiracial), and Eleele (24.2% Multiracial). Waimea CDP (Kauai County) is less Multiracial than neighboring Kekaha (35.9% 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.