Waialua, HI Demographics

A map of Waialua's Population by Race

Waialua, Hawaii had a population of 4,062 in 2020. It was 25.6% White, 0.3% Black, 34.6% Asian, 11.3% Hispanic, 5.2% Native American/Other, and 23.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Waialua, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Waialua is the 67th 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).

Waialua's White Population

1,039 residents of Waialua identify as White, or 25.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Waialua roughly similar to the White share of the population of Hawaii (21.6% White). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Waialua is ranked #89 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Waialua is less White than neighboring Haleiwa (28.8% White), Mokuleia (58.5% White), Schofield Barracks (46.9% White), Makaha Valley (39.9% White), and Helemano (40.1% White).

Waialua's Black Population

12 residents of Waialua identify as Black, or 0.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Waialua roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Hawaii (1.5% Black). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Waialua is ranked #121 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Waialua is less Black than neighboring Haleiwa (0.5% Black), Mokuleia (0.8% Black), Schofield Barracks (13.5% Black), Makaha Valley (1% Black), and Helemano (13.8% Black).

Waialua's Asian Population

1,406 residents of Waialua identify as Asian, or 34.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Waialua roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Hawaii (36.5% Asian). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Waialua is ranked #36 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Waialua is more Asian than neighboring Haleiwa (27.1% Asian), Mokuleia (8.5% Asian), Schofield Barracks (3.9% Asian), Makaha Valley (20.2% Asian), and Helemano (3.7% Asian).

Waialua's Hispanic Population

458 residents of Waialua identify as Hispanic, or 11.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Waialua roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Hawaii (9.5% Hispanic). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Waialua is ranked #52 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Waialua is more Hispanic than neighboring Haleiwa (10% Hispanic), Mokuleia (10.5% Hispanic), and Makaha Valley (6.6% Hispanic). Waialua is less Hispanic than neighboring Schofield Barracks (25.8% Hispanic), and Helemano (24.4% Hispanic).

Waialua's Native American/Other Population

211 residents of Waialua identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 5.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Waialua slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of Hawaii (10.8% Native American/Other). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Waialua is ranked #140 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Waialua is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mokuleia (4.1% Native American/Other), Schofield Barracks (4% Native American/Other), and Makaha Valley (4.5% Native American/Other). Waialua is less Native American/Other than neighboring Haleiwa (8.6% Native American/Other), and Helemano (6.3% Native American/Other).

Waialua's Multiracial Population

936 residents of Waialua identify as Multiracial, or 23.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Waialua roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Hawaii (20.1% Multiracial). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Waialua is ranked #63 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Waialua is more Multiracial than neighboring Mokuleia (17.6% Multiracial), Schofield Barracks (6% Multiracial), and Helemano (11.7% Multiracial). Waialua is less Multiracial than neighboring Haleiwa (25% Multiracial), and Makaha Valley (27.8% Multiracial).

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