Waiohinu, HI Demographics

A map of Waiohinu's Population by Race

Waiohinu, Hawaii has an estimated population of 152, a large decrease from the 198 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 28.3% Multiracial, 27.0% White, 21.1% Hispanic, 17.8% Asian, 5.9% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waiohinu, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waiohinu has become more 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 Waiohinu, that probability was 74.7% in 2020 and 76.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waiohinu is ranked the 159th 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). Waiohinu was ranked the 157th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waiohinu's White Population

41 residents of Waiohinu, or 27.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waiohinu is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Waiohinu ranks 95th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waiohinu's White population has declined by an estimated 10.9%. White residents' share of Waiohinu's population has increased from 23.2% to 27.0%.

Waiohinu is more White than neighboring Naalehu (10.3% White), and Pahala (5.4% White). Waiohinu is less White than neighboring Discovery Harbour (63.7% White), Hawaiian Ocean View (35.7% White), and Honaunau-Napoopoo (41.2% White).

Waiohinu's Black Population

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

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

Waiohinu is less Black than neighboring Discovery Harbour (3.2% Black), Hawaiian Ocean View (2.7% Black), Pahala (3.6% Black), and Honaunau-Napoopoo (1.9% Black).

Waiohinu's Asian Population

27 residents of Waiohinu, or 17.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waiohinu is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Waiohinu ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waiohinu's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. Asian residents' share of Waiohinu's population has increased from 14.1% to 17.8%.

Waiohinu is more Asian than neighboring Discovery Harbour (5.2% Asian), Hawaiian Ocean View (3.7% Asian), and Honaunau-Napoopoo (14.5% Asian). Waiohinu is less Asian than neighboring Naalehu (26.3% Asian), and Pahala (30.7% Asian).

Waiohinu's Hispanic Population

32 residents of Waiohinu, or 21.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waiohinu is considerably higher than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Waiohinu ranks 111th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waiohinu's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 88.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Waiohinu's population has increased from 8.6% to 21.1%.

Waiohinu is more Hispanic than neighboring Discovery Harbour (8.8% Hispanic), Hawaiian Ocean View (12.3% Hispanic), and Honaunau-Napoopoo (12% Hispanic). Waiohinu is less Hispanic than neighboring Naalehu (22.7% Hispanic), and Pahala (31.6% Hispanic).

Waiohinu's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Waiohinu, or 5.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waiohinu is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Waiohinu ranks 39th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waiohinu's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 71.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waiohinu's population has decreased from 15.7% to 5.9%.

Waiohinu is more Native American/Other than neighboring Discovery Harbour (3.6% Native American/Other), and Pahala (2.9% Native American/Other). Waiohinu is less Native American/Other than neighboring Naalehu (6.8% Native American/Other), Hawaiian Ocean View (16.1% Native American/Other), and Honaunau-Napoopoo (9.7% Native American/Other).

Waiohinu's Multiracial Population

43 residents of Waiohinu, or 28.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waiohinu is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Waiohinu ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waiohinu's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 43.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Waiohinu's population has decreased from 38.4% to 28.3%.

Waiohinu is more Multiracial than neighboring Discovery Harbour (15.6% Multiracial), Pahala (25.7% Multiracial), and Honaunau-Napoopoo (20.7% Multiracial). Waiohinu is less Multiracial than neighboring Naalehu (33.9% Multiracial), and Hawaiian Ocean View (29.5% 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.