Wailua, HI Demographics

A map of Wailua's Population by Race

Wailua, Hawaii had a population of 2,359 in 2020. It was 30.7% White, 0.8% Black, 28.1% Asian, 12.6% Hispanic, 6.8% Native American/Other, and 20.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wailua, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Wailua is the 92nd 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).

Wailua's White Population

724 residents of Wailua identify as White, or 30.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Wailua slightly larger than the White share of the population of Hawaii (21.6% White). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Wailua is ranked #77 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wailua is more White than neighboring Kapaa (30.1% White), Hanamaulu (8.1% White), Lihue (20.8% White), and Anahola (14% White). Wailua is less White than neighboring Wailua Homesteads (42% White).

Wailua's Black Population

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

Wailua is more Black than neighboring Kapaa (0.6% Black), Wailua Homesteads (0.5% Black), Hanamaulu (0.4% Black), Lihue (0.7% Black), and Anahola (0% Black).

Wailua's Asian Population

663 residents of Wailua identify as Asian, or 28.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wailua slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Hawaii (36.5% Asian). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Wailua is ranked #58 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wailua is more Asian than neighboring Kapaa (24.9% Asian), Wailua Homesteads (16.3% Asian), and Anahola (4.3% Asian). Wailua is less Asian than neighboring Hanamaulu (52.4% Asian), and Lihue (39.3% Asian).

Wailua's Hispanic Population

298 residents of Wailua identify as Hispanic, or 12.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wailua roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Hawaii (9.5% Hispanic). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Wailua is ranked #33 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wailua is more Hispanic than neighboring Kapaa (12.4% Hispanic), Wailua Homesteads (10.7% Hispanic), Hanamaulu (7.6% Hispanic), Lihue (8.3% Hispanic), and Anahola (8.3% Hispanic).

Wailua's Native American/Other Population

161 residents of Wailua identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 6.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wailua roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Hawaii (10.8% Native American/Other). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Wailua is ranked #120 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wailua is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kapaa (10.3% Native American/Other), Wailua Homesteads (8.5% Native American/Other), Hanamaulu (11.8% Native American/Other), Lihue (7.3% Native American/Other), and Anahola (38.1% Native American/Other).

Wailua's Multiracial Population

494 residents of Wailua identify as Multiracial, or 20.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wailua roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Hawaii (20.1% Multiracial). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Wailua is ranked #86 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wailua is more Multiracial than neighboring Hanamaulu (19.7% Multiracial). Wailua is less Multiracial than neighboring Kapaa (21.6% Multiracial), Wailua Homesteads (22% Multiracial), Lihue (23.6% Multiracial), and Anahola (35.3% Multiracial).

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