Waipio, HI Demographics

A map of Waipio's Population by Race

Waipio, Hawaii has an estimated population of 10,870, a large decrease from the 12,082 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.0% Asian, 23.1% Multiracial, 7.1% Hispanic, 6.4% Native American/Other, 5.6% White, and 0.8% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waipio, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waipio has become less 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 Waipio, that probability was 63.1% in 2020 and 60.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waipio is ranked the 32nd 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). Waipio was ranked the 29th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waipio's White Population

605 residents of Waipio, or 5.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waipio is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Waipio ranks 152nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waipio's White population has declined by an estimated 33.1%. White residents' share of Waipio's population has decreased from 7.5% to 5.6%.

Waipio is more White than neighboring Waipahu (2.4% White). Waipio is less White than neighboring Waikele (8% White), Royal Kunia (6% White), Mililani Town (9.7% White), and Pearl City (9.8% White).

Waipio's Black Population

86 residents of Waipio, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waipio is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Waipio ranks 47th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waipio's Black population has declined by an estimated 20.4%. Black residents' share of Waipio's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Waipio is more Black than neighboring Waipahu (0.7% Black). Waipio is less Black than neighboring Waikele (2% Black), Royal Kunia (2.6% Black), Mililani Town (1.6% Black), and Pearl City (1.8% Black).

Waipio's Asian Population

6,197 residents of Waipio, or 57.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waipio is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Waipio ranks 7th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waipio's Asian population has declined by an estimated 7.3%. Asian residents' share of Waipio's population has increased from 55.3% to 57.0%.

Waipio is more Asian than neighboring Royal Kunia (55.9% Asian), Mililani Town (45.1% Asian), and Pearl City (54.5% Asian). Waipio is less Asian than neighboring Waikele (60.6% Asian), and Waipahu (69.6% Asian).

Waipio's Hispanic Population

774 residents of Waipio, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waipio is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Waipio ranks 100th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waipio's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 27.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Waipio's population has decreased from 8.9% to 7.1%.

Waipio is more Hispanic than neighboring Waikele (5.6% Hispanic), Waipahu (5.8% Hispanic), and Pearl City (6.3% Hispanic). Waipio is less Hispanic than neighboring Royal Kunia (8.8% Hispanic), and Mililani Town (11.4% Hispanic).

Waipio's Native American/Other Population

701 residents of Waipio, or 6.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waipio is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Waipio ranks 134th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waipio's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waipio's population has increased from 5.9% to 6.4%.

Waipio is more Native American/Other than neighboring Waikele (1.2% Native American/Other), and Mililani Town (4.9% Native American/Other). Waipio is less Native American/Other than neighboring Waipahu (11.8% Native American/Other), Royal Kunia (6.6% Native American/Other), and Pearl City (7% Native American/Other).

Waipio's Multiracial Population

2,507 residents of Waipio, or 23.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waipio is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Waipio ranks 84th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waipio's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Waipio's population has increased from 21.5% to 23.1%.

Waipio is more Multiracial than neighboring Waikele (22.7% Multiracial), Waipahu (9.8% Multiracial), Royal Kunia (20% Multiracial), and Pearl City (20.5% Multiracial). Waipio is less Multiracial than neighboring Mililani Town (27.3% 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.