Wainiha, HI Demographics

A map of Wainiha's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	148	60	40.9%	14.3%
White	129	237	35.6%	56.6%
Asian	64	21	17.7%	5.0%
Multiracial	19	75	5.2%	17.9%
Hispanic	2	26	0.6%	6.2%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Wainiha, Hawaii has an estimated population of 362, a large decrease from the 419 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 40.9% Native American/Other, 35.6% White, 17.7% Asian, 5.2% Multiracial, 0.6% Hispanic, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wainiha, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wainiha 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 Wainiha, that probability was 62.1% in 2020 and 67.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wainiha is ranked the 147th 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). Wainiha was ranked the 147th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wainiha's White Population

129 residents of Wainiha, or 35.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wainiha is considerably higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Wainiha ranks 23rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wainiha's White population has declined by an estimated 45.6%. White residents' share of Wainiha's population has decreased from 56.6% to 35.6%.

Wainiha is less White than neighboring Haena (68.5% White), Hanalei (82.7% White), Princeville (82% White), Kalihiwai (48.4% White), and Kilauea (48.9% White).

Wainiha's Black Population

0 residents of Wainiha, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wainiha is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Wainiha ranks 150th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wainiha's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Wainiha's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Wainiha is less Black than neighboring Princeville (0.9% Black), Kalihiwai (1.8% Black), and Kilauea (0.3% Black).

Wainiha's Asian Population

64 residents of Wainiha, or 17.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wainiha is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Wainiha ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wainiha's Asian population has grown by an estimated 204.8%. Asian residents' share of Wainiha's population has increased from 5.0% to 17.7%.

Wainiha is more Asian than neighboring Haena (1.4% Asian), Hanalei (10.7% Asian), Princeville (5.1% Asian), Kalihiwai (3.2% Asian), and Kilauea (15.1% Asian).

Wainiha's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Wainiha, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wainiha is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Wainiha ranks 150th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wainiha's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 92.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Wainiha's population has decreased from 6.2% to 0.6%.

Wainiha is more Hispanic than neighboring Hanalei (0% Hispanic). Wainiha is less Hispanic than neighboring Haena (2.5% Hispanic), Princeville (2.4% Hispanic), Kalihiwai (5.5% Hispanic), and Kilauea (7.9% Hispanic).

Wainiha's Native American/Other Population

148 residents of Wainiha, or 40.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wainiha is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Wainiha ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wainiha's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 146.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wainiha's population has increased from 14.3% to 40.9%.

Wainiha is more Native American/Other than neighboring Haena (0% Native American/Other), Hanalei (0% Native American/Other), Princeville (0% Native American/Other), Kalihiwai (37% Native American/Other), and Kilauea (7.3% Native American/Other).

Wainiha's Multiracial Population

19 residents of Wainiha, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wainiha is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Wainiha ranks 118th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wainiha's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 74.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Wainiha's population has decreased from 17.9% to 5.2%.

Wainiha is more Multiracial than neighboring Kalihiwai (4.1% Multiracial). Wainiha is less Multiracial than neighboring Haena (27.6% Multiracial), Hanalei (6.6% Multiracial), Princeville (9.6% Multiracial), and Kilauea (20.5% 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.