Waimea, HI Demographics

A map of Waimea's Population by Race

Waimea, Hawaii had a population of 2,057 in 2020. It was 17.8% White, 0.8% Black, 28.2% Asian, 10.2% Hispanic, 16.1% Native American/Other, and 26.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Waimea, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Waimea is the 100th 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).

Waimea's White Population

367 residents of Waimea identify as White, or 17.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Waimea roughly similar to the White share of the population of Hawaii (21.6% White). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Waimea is ranked #112 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Waimea is more White than neighboring Pakala Village (10.1% White), Kekaha (15.9% White), Kaumakani (3.7% White), Hanapepe (17.1% White), and Eleele (8.9% White).

Waimea's Black Population

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

Waimea is more Black than neighboring Pakala Village (0.3% Black), Kekaha (0.2% Black), Kaumakani (0.3% Black), Hanapepe (0.1% Black), and Eleele (0.2% Black).

Waimea's Asian Population

580 residents of Waimea identify as Asian, or 28.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Waimea slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Hawaii (36.5% Asian). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Waimea is ranked #57 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Waimea is less Asian than neighboring Pakala Village (31.5% Asian), Kekaha (29.5% Asian), Kaumakani (72.2% Asian), Hanapepe (38.3% Asian), and Eleele (54.5% Asian).

Waimea's Hispanic Population

209 residents of Waimea identify as Hispanic, or 10.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Waimea roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Hawaii (9.5% Hispanic). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Waimea is ranked #71 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Waimea is more Hispanic than neighboring Pakala Village (4.9% Hispanic), Kaumakani (7.3% Hispanic), and Hanapepe (8.1% Hispanic). Waimea is less Hispanic than neighboring Kekaha (10.8% Hispanic).

Waimea's Native American/Other Population

331 residents of Waimea identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 16.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Waimea slightly larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Hawaii (10.8% Native American/Other). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Waimea is ranked #36 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Waimea is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kekaha (15.9% Native American/Other), Kaumakani (6.7% Native American/Other), Hanapepe (12.4% Native American/Other), and Eleele (5.7% Native American/Other). Waimea is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pakala Village (42.7% Native American/Other).

Waimea's Multiracial Population

554 residents of Waimea identify as Multiracial, or 26.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Waimea slightly larger than the Multiracial share of the population of Hawaii (20.1% Multiracial). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Waimea is ranked #36 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Waimea is more Multiracial than neighboring Pakala Village (10.5% Multiracial), Kaumakani (9.8% Multiracial), Hanapepe (24% Multiracial), and Eleele (20.5% Multiracial). Waimea is less Multiracial than neighboring Kekaha (27.7% Multiracial).

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