Wahiawa, HI Demographics

A map of Wahiawa's Population by Race

Wahiawa, Hawaii had a population of 18,658 in 2020. It was 8.9% White, 1.7% Black, 37.3% Asian, 13.3% Hispanic, 14.1% Native American/Other, and 24.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wahiawa, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Wahiawa is the 16th most populous. 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).

Wahiawa's White Population

1,668 residents of Wahiawa identify as White, or 8.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Wahiawa less than the White share of the population of Hawaii (21.6% White). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Wahiawa is ranked #146 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wahiawa is more White than neighboring Whitmore Village (4.4% White). Wahiawa is less White than neighboring Wheeler AFB (50.3% White), Waipio Acres (15.1% White), Mililani Mauka (12.7% White), and Helemano (40.1% White).

Wahiawa's Black Population

320 residents of Wahiawa identify as Black, or 1.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wahiawa roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Hawaii (1.5% Black). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Wahiawa is ranked #20 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wahiawa is more Black than neighboring Whitmore Village (0.2% Black). Wahiawa is less Black than neighboring Wheeler AFB (11% Black), Waipio Acres (3.6% Black), Mililani Mauka (2% Black), and Helemano (13.8% Black).

Wahiawa's Asian Population

6,953 residents of Wahiawa identify as Asian, or 37.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wahiawa roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Hawaii (36.5% Asian). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Wahiawa is ranked #31 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wahiawa is more Asian than neighboring Wheeler AFB (3.5% Asian), Waipio Acres (33.2% Asian), and Helemano (3.7% Asian). Wahiawa is less Asian than neighboring Whitmore Village (60.7% Asian), and Mililani Mauka (48.3% Asian).

Wahiawa's Hispanic Population

2,488 residents of Wahiawa identify as Hispanic, or 13.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wahiawa roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Hawaii (9.5% Hispanic). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Wahiawa is ranked #28 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wahiawa is more Hispanic than neighboring Whitmore Village (8.3% Hispanic), and Mililani Mauka (9.9% Hispanic). Wahiawa is less Hispanic than neighboring Wheeler AFB (24.3% Hispanic), Waipio Acres (13.7% Hispanic), and Helemano (24.4% Hispanic).

Wahiawa's Native American/Other Population

2,623 residents of Wahiawa identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 14.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wahiawa roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Hawaii (10.8% Native American/Other). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Wahiawa is ranked #45 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wahiawa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Whitmore Village (8% Native American/Other), Wheeler AFB (3.4% Native American/Other), Waipio Acres (9.1% Native American/Other), Mililani Mauka (3.1% Native American/Other), and Helemano (6.3% Native American/Other).

Wahiawa's Multiracial Population

4,606 residents of Wahiawa identify as Multiracial, or 24.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wahiawa roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Hawaii (20.1% Multiracial). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Wahiawa is ranked #52 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wahiawa is more Multiracial than neighboring Whitmore Village (18.4% Multiracial), Wheeler AFB (7.5% Multiracial), Mililani Mauka (24% Multiracial), and Helemano (11.7% Multiracial). Wahiawa is less Multiracial than neighboring Waipio Acres (25.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.