Waikele, HI Demographics

A map of Waikele's Population by Race

Waikele, Hawaii had a population of 7,509 in 2020. It was 11.0% White, 2.1% Black, 54.1% Asian, 8.8% Hispanic, 4.1% Native American/Other, and 19.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Waikele, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Waikele is the 43rd 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).

Waikele's White Population

829 residents of Waikele identify as White, or 11.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Waikele slightly less than the White share of the population of Hawaii (21.6% White). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Waikele is ranked #136 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Waikele is more White than neighboring Waipio (7.5% White), Waipahu (2.1% White), Royal Kunia (7% White), and West Loch Estate (9.2% White). Waikele is less White than neighboring Mililani Town (12.7% White).

Waikele's Black Population

154 residents of Waikele identify as Black, or 2.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Waikele roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Hawaii (1.5% Black). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Waikele is ranked #15 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Waikele is more Black than neighboring Waipio (0.9% Black), Waipahu (0.5% Black), Royal Kunia (1.5% Black), Mililani Town (1.5% Black), and West Loch Estate (1.4% Black).

Waikele's Asian Population

4,064 residents of Waikele identify as Asian, or 54.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Waikele larger than the Asian share of the population of Hawaii (36.5% Asian). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Waikele is ranked #12 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Waikele is more Asian than neighboring Mililani Town (43.4% Asian). Waikele is less Asian than neighboring Waipio (55.3% Asian), Waipahu (71.1% Asian), Royal Kunia (58.5% Asian), and West Loch Estate (55% Asian).

Waikele's Hispanic Population

659 residents of Waikele identify as Hispanic, or 8.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Waikele roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Hawaii (9.5% Hispanic). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Waikele is ranked #101 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Waikele is more Hispanic than neighboring Waipahu (4.7% Hispanic), and Royal Kunia (7.4% Hispanic). Waikele is less Hispanic than neighboring Waipio (8.9% Hispanic), Mililani Town (10.6% Hispanic), and West Loch Estate (9.6% Hispanic).

Waikele's Native American/Other Population

307 residents of Waikele identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 4.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Waikele slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of Hawaii (10.8% Native American/Other). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Waikele is ranked #149 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Waikele is less Native American/Other than neighboring Waipio (5.9% Native American/Other), Waipahu (12.2% Native American/Other), Royal Kunia (8.6% Native American/Other), Mililani Town (5.2% Native American/Other), and West Loch Estate (6.7% Native American/Other).

Waikele's Multiracial Population

1,496 residents of Waikele identify as Multiracial, or 19.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Waikele roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Hawaii (20.1% Multiracial). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Waikele is ranked #96 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Waikele is more Multiracial than neighboring Waipahu (9.4% Multiracial), Royal Kunia (17.1% Multiracial), and West Loch Estate (18.1% Multiracial). Waikele is less Multiracial than neighboring Waipio (21.5% Multiracial), and Mililani Town (26.6% Multiracial).

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