Waimalu, HI Demographics

A map of Waimalu's Population by Race

Waimalu, Hawaii had a population of 13,817 in 2020. It was 12.3% White, 2.8% Black, 50.2% Asian, 8.8% Hispanic, 6.4% Native American/Other, and 19.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Waimalu, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Waimalu is the 24th 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).

Waimalu's White Population

1,697 residents of Waimalu identify as White, or 12.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Waimalu slightly less than the White share of the population of Hawaii (21.6% White). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Waimalu is ranked #133 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Waimalu is more White than neighboring Halawa (8.8% White), Pearl City (8.7% White), and Waipio (7.5% White). Waimalu is less White than neighboring Aiea (13.4% White), and Hickam Housing (54% White).

Waimalu's Black Population

381 residents of Waimalu identify as Black, or 2.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Waimalu roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Hawaii (1.5% Black). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Waimalu is ranked #11 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Waimalu is more Black than neighboring Aiea (1.1% Black), Halawa (1.1% Black), Pearl City (1.6% Black), and Waipio (0.9% Black). Waimalu is less Black than neighboring Hickam Housing (8.3% Black).

Waimalu's Asian Population

6,939 residents of Waimalu identify as Asian, or 50.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Waimalu larger than the Asian share of the population of Hawaii (36.5% Asian). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Waimalu is ranked #18 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Waimalu is more Asian than neighboring Hickam Housing (6.2% Asian). Waimalu is less Asian than neighboring Aiea (56.2% Asian), Halawa (51.8% Asian), Pearl City (54.7% Asian), and Waipio (55.3% Asian).

Waimalu's Hispanic Population

1,211 residents of Waimalu identify as Hispanic, or 8.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Waimalu roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Hawaii (9.5% Hispanic). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Waimalu is ranked #101 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Waimalu is more Hispanic than neighboring Aiea (6.9% Hispanic), Halawa (7.1% Hispanic), and Pearl City (8.1% Hispanic). Waimalu is less Hispanic than neighboring Hickam Housing (16.3% Hispanic), and Waipio (8.9% Hispanic).

Waimalu's Native American/Other Population

880 residents of Waimalu identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 6.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Waimalu roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Hawaii (10.8% Native American/Other). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Waimalu is ranked #126 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Waimalu is more Native American/Other than neighboring Aiea (4.9% Native American/Other), Hickam Housing (3% Native American/Other), and Waipio (5.9% Native American/Other). Waimalu is less Native American/Other than neighboring Halawa (12.7% Native American/Other), and Pearl City (7% Native American/Other).

Waimalu's Multiracial Population

2,709 residents of Waimalu identify as Multiracial, or 19.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Waimalu roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Hawaii (20.1% Multiracial). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Waimalu is ranked #100 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Waimalu is more Multiracial than neighboring Aiea (17.5% Multiracial), Halawa (18.5% Multiracial), and Hickam Housing (12.1% Multiracial). Waimalu is less Multiracial than neighboring Pearl City (19.9% Multiracial), and Waipio (21.5% Multiracial).

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