Waipahu, HI Demographics

A map of Waipahu's Population by Race

Waipahu, Hawaii had a population of 43,485 in 2020. It was 2.1% White, 0.5% Black, 71.1% Asian, 4.7% Hispanic, 12.2% Native American/Other, and 9.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Waipahu, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Waipahu is the 5th 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).

Waipahu's White Population

911 residents of Waipahu identify as White, or 2.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Waipahu less than the White share of the population of Hawaii (21.6% White). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Waipahu is ranked #163 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Waipahu is less White than neighboring Waikele (11% White), West Loch Estate (9.2% White), Royal Kunia (7% White), Waipio (7.5% White), and East Kapolei (7.3% White).

Waipahu's Black Population

237 residents of Waipahu identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Waipahu roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Hawaii (1.5% Black). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Waipahu is ranked #84 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Waipahu is less Black than neighboring Waikele (2.1% Black), West Loch Estate (1.4% Black), Royal Kunia (1.5% Black), Waipio (0.9% Black), and East Kapolei (2.1% Black).

Waipahu's Asian Population

30,931 residents of Waipahu identify as Asian, or 71.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Waipahu considerably larger than the Asian share of the population of Hawaii (36.5% Asian). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Waipahu is ranked #2 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Waipahu is more Asian than neighboring Waikele (54.1% Asian), West Loch Estate (55% Asian), Royal Kunia (58.5% Asian), Waipio (55.3% Asian), and East Kapolei (28.6% Asian).

Waipahu's Hispanic Population

2,040 residents of Waipahu identify as Hispanic, or 4.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Waipahu roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Hawaii (9.5% Hispanic). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Waipahu is ranked #159 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Waipahu is less Hispanic than neighboring Waikele (8.8% Hispanic), West Loch Estate (9.6% Hispanic), Royal Kunia (7.4% Hispanic), Waipio (8.9% Hispanic), and East Kapolei (13.8% Hispanic).

Waipahu's Native American/Other Population

5,284 residents of Waipahu identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 12.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Waipahu roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Hawaii (10.8% Native American/Other). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Waipahu is ranked #63 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Waipahu is more Native American/Other than neighboring Waikele (4.1% Native American/Other), West Loch Estate (6.7% Native American/Other), Royal Kunia (8.6% Native American/Other), and Waipio (5.9% Native American/Other). Waipahu is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Kapolei (15.9% Native American/Other).

Waipahu's Multiracial Population

4,082 residents of Waipahu identify as Multiracial, or 9.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Waipahu slightly less than the Multiracial share of the population of Hawaii (20.1% Multiracial). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Waipahu is ranked #152 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Waipahu is less Multiracial than neighboring Waikele (19.9% Multiracial), West Loch Estate (18.1% Multiracial), Royal Kunia (17.1% Multiracial), Waipio (21.5% Multiracial), and East Kapolei (32.4% Multiracial).

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