Wailea, HI Demographics

A map of Wailea's Population by Race

Wailea, Hawaii had a population of 6,027 in 2020. It was 72.7% White, 0.8% Black, 8.0% Asian, 7.4% Hispanic, 3.2% Native American/Other, and 7.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wailea, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Wailea is the 49th 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).

Wailea's White Population

4,382 residents of Wailea identify as White, or 72.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Wailea considerably larger than the White share of the population of Hawaii (21.6% White). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Wailea is ranked #4 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wailea is more White than neighboring Makena (58.7% White), Keokea (23.5% White), Kihei (46.1% White), Maalaea (69.7% White), and Kula (51.4% White).

Wailea's Black Population

50 residents of Wailea identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wailea roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Hawaii (1.5% Black). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Wailea is ranked #52 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wailea is more Black than neighboring Keokea (0.4% Black), and Kula (0.4% Black). Wailea is less Black than neighboring Makena (1% Black), Kihei (1% Black), and Maalaea (1.3% Black).

Wailea's Asian Population

485 residents of Wailea identify as Asian, or 8.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wailea considerably less than the Asian share of the population of Hawaii (36.5% Asian). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Wailea is ranked #123 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wailea is more Asian than neighboring Makena (2% Asian), and Keokea (7% Asian). Wailea is less Asian than neighboring Kihei (20.8% Asian), Maalaea (8.4% Asian), and Kula (13.4% Asian).

Wailea's Hispanic Population

448 residents of Wailea identify as Hispanic, or 7.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wailea roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Hawaii (9.5% Hispanic). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Wailea is ranked #132 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wailea is less Hispanic than neighboring Makena (8.7% Hispanic), Keokea (9.1% Hispanic), Kihei (11.3% Hispanic), Maalaea (7.7% Hispanic), and Kula (8.6% Hispanic).

Wailea's Native American/Other Population

193 residents of Wailea identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wailea slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of Hawaii (10.8% Native American/Other). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Wailea is ranked #154 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wailea is less Native American/Other than neighboring Makena (10.7% Native American/Other), Keokea (27.9% Native American/Other), Kihei (7.4% Native American/Other), Maalaea (5.2% Native American/Other), and Kula (5.8% Native American/Other).

Wailea's Multiracial Population

469 residents of Wailea identify as Multiracial, or 7.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wailea less than the Multiracial share of the population of Hawaii (20.1% Multiracial). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Wailea is ranked #157 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wailea is more Multiracial than neighboring Maalaea (7.7% Multiracial). Wailea is less Multiracial than neighboring Makena (18.9% Multiracial), Keokea (32.1% Multiracial), Kihei (13.4% Multiracial), and Kula (20.4% Multiracial).

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