Wainaku, HI Demographics

A map of Wainaku's Population by Race

Wainaku, Hawaii had a population of 1,147 in 2020. It was 18.6% White, 0.6% Black, 37.7% Asian, 12.8% Hispanic, 7.4% Native American/Other, and 22.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wainaku, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Wainaku is the 122nd 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).

Wainaku's White Population

213 residents of Wainaku identify as White, or 18.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Wainaku roughly similar to the White share of the population of Hawaii (21.6% White). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Wainaku is ranked #109 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wainaku is more White than neighboring Hilo (15.3% White), and Pepeekeo (14.6% White). Wainaku is less White than neighboring Paukaa (36.2% White), Papaikou (19.3% White), and Honomu (27.2% White).

Wainaku's Black Population

7 residents of Wainaku identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wainaku roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Hawaii (1.5% Black). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Wainaku is ranked #75 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wainaku is more Black than neighboring Papaikou (0.4% Black), Hilo (0.5% Black), and Pepeekeo (0.3% Black). Wainaku is less Black than neighboring Paukaa (0.7% Black), and Honomu (0.9% Black).

Wainaku's Asian Population

432 residents of Wainaku identify as Asian, or 37.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wainaku roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Hawaii (36.5% Asian). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Wainaku is ranked #30 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wainaku is more Asian than neighboring Paukaa (27.6% Asian), Papaikou (35.2% Asian), Hilo (30.2% Asian), Pepeekeo (34.4% Asian), and Honomu (21.9% Asian).

Wainaku's Hispanic Population

147 residents of Wainaku identify as Hispanic, or 12.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wainaku roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Hawaii (9.5% Hispanic). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Wainaku is ranked #31 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wainaku is more Hispanic than neighboring Paukaa (6.9% Hispanic), Papaikou (10.5% Hispanic), Hilo (11.5% Hispanic), and Pepeekeo (8.5% Hispanic). Wainaku is less Hispanic than neighboring Honomu (16.8% Hispanic).

Wainaku's Native American/Other Population

85 residents of Wainaku identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 7.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wainaku roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Hawaii (10.8% Native American/Other). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Wainaku is ranked #108 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wainaku is more Native American/Other than neighboring Paukaa (6.9% Native American/Other). Wainaku is less Native American/Other than neighboring Papaikou (13% Native American/Other), Hilo (14.9% Native American/Other), Pepeekeo (24% Native American/Other), and Honomu (8.2% Native American/Other).

Wainaku's Multiracial Population

263 residents of Wainaku identify as Multiracial, or 22.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wainaku roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Hawaii (20.1% Multiracial). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Wainaku is ranked #64 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wainaku is more Multiracial than neighboring Paukaa (21.7% Multiracial), Papaikou (21.4% Multiracial), and Pepeekeo (18.2% Multiracial). Wainaku is less Multiracial than neighboring Hilo (27.6% Multiracial), and Honomu (25% Multiracial).

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