Wailuku, HI Demographics

A map of Wailuku's Population by Race

Wailuku, Hawaii had a population of 17,697 in 2020. It was 20.7% White, 0.7% Black, 30.0% Asian, 11.5% Hispanic, 13.4% Native American/Other, and 23.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wailuku, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Wailuku is the 17th 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).

Wailuku's White Population

3,669 residents of Wailuku identify as White, or 20.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Wailuku roughly similar to the White share of the population of Hawaii (21.6% White). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Wailuku is ranked #103 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wailuku is more White than neighboring Waihee-Waiehu (11.9% White), and Kahului (9.7% White). Wailuku is less White than neighboring Waikapu (21.5% White), Maalaea (69.7% White), and Olowalu (59% White).

Wailuku's Black Population

124 residents of Wailuku identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wailuku roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Hawaii (1.5% Black). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Wailuku is ranked #61 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wailuku is more Black than neighboring Waihee-Waiehu (0.3% Black), Kahului (0.4% Black), Waikapu (0.4% Black), and Olowalu (0% Black). Wailuku is less Black than neighboring Maalaea (1.3% Black).

Wailuku's Asian Population

5,314 residents of Wailuku identify as Asian, or 30.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wailuku slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Hawaii (36.5% Asian). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Wailuku is ranked #52 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wailuku is more Asian than neighboring Maalaea (8.4% Asian), and Olowalu (6% Asian). Wailuku is less Asian than neighboring Waihee-Waiehu (34.3% Asian), Kahului (50.6% Asian), and Waikapu (31.8% Asian).

Wailuku's Hispanic Population

2,040 residents of Wailuku identify as Hispanic, or 11.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wailuku roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Hawaii (9.5% Hispanic). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Wailuku is ranked #48 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wailuku is more Hispanic than neighboring Waihee-Waiehu (9.8% Hispanic), Kahului (8.5% Hispanic), Waikapu (9.4% Hispanic), Maalaea (7.7% Hispanic), and Olowalu (7% Hispanic).

Wailuku's Native American/Other Population

2,369 residents of Wailuku identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 13.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wailuku roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Hawaii (10.8% Native American/Other). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Wailuku is ranked #51 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wailuku is more Native American/Other than neighboring Waikapu (8.2% Native American/Other), Maalaea (5.2% Native American/Other), and Olowalu (11% Native American/Other). Wailuku is less Native American/Other than neighboring Waihee-Waiehu (17.7% Native American/Other), and Kahului (14.1% Native American/Other).

Wailuku's Multiracial Population

4,181 residents of Wailuku identify as Multiracial, or 23.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wailuku roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Hawaii (20.1% Multiracial). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Wailuku is ranked #60 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wailuku is more Multiracial than neighboring Kahului (16.6% Multiracial), Maalaea (7.7% Multiracial), and Olowalu (17% Multiracial). Wailuku is less Multiracial than neighboring Waihee-Waiehu (26% Multiracial), and Waikapu (28.6% Multiracial).

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