Waialua is a CDP located in Honolulu County Hawaii. Waialua has a 2024 population of 2,918. Waialua is currently declining at a rate of -2.28% annually and its population has decreased by -6.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,112 in 2020.
The average household income in Waialua is $100,651 with a poverty rate of 13.5%. The median age in Waialua is 46.8 years: 47.3 years for males, and 45.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waialua was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 944 | 30.92% |
| Two or more races | 943 | 30.89% |
| White | 876 | 28.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 193 | 6.32% |
| Other race | 97 | 3.18% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Asian
Two or more races
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,049 | 2.91 | 58.1 | 41.9 |
| Married | 606 | 3.45 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Non Family | 286 | 1.42 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Female | 141 | 3.54 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
| Male | 16 | 3.5 | 100 | 0 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.91
Average Household Size
58.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 45 | 1.9% |
| Associates Degree | 250 | 10.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 521 | 22% |
| Graduate Degree | 149 | 6.29% |
| High School Graduate | 689 | 29.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 109 | 4.6% |
| Some College | 605 | 25.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 840 | 731 | 157 |
| White | 673 | 661 | 342 |
| 2+ Races | 549 | 522 | 103 |
| Hispanic | 255 | 248 | 79 |
| Islander | 133 | 127 | 13 |
| Other Race | 97 | 97 | 42 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 50.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,714 | $0 | $60,859 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,438 | $117,723 | $82,656 |
| High School Graduate | $39,509 | $52,813 | $32,100 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,760 | $0 | $38,854 |
| Overall | $39,601 | $44,813 | $38,256 |
| Some College | $32,199 | $0 | $27,043 |
$39,601
Average Earnings
$44,813
Average Male
$38,256
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.89% of Waialua residents speak only English, while 23.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 16.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 887 | 163 | 18.38% |
| White | 799 | 127 | 15.89% |
| Hispanic | 348 | 92 | 26.44% |
| Islander | 193 | 39 | 20.21% |
| Asian | 939 | 25 | 2.66% |
| Other | 97 | 11 | 11.34% |
13.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.79%
Male Poverty Rate
9.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waialua is Hispanic, with 26.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waialua is Asian, with 2.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.27% |
| Some College | 9.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 48.33% |
| Male Employed | 4.52% |
| Female Employed | 2.49% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,513 | $107,828 |
| Households | $87,266 | $100,651 |
| Married Families | $112,788 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,152 | $48,019 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.8%
Male Marriage Rate
46.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
174
Number of Veterans
162
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Vietnam | 41 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 62 |
| 55 to 64 | 56 |
| 35 to 54 | 51 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 67 | 10.86% |
| Asian | 57 | 6.23% |
| White | 50 | 6.49% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 2.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.3%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
55.42%
Born in Waialua
82.48%
Native Born
17.52%
Foreign Born
8.55%
Non Citizen
8.97%
Naturalized
82.48% of Waialua residents were born in the United States, with 55.42% having been born in Hawaii. 8.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,918 | -68 | -2.28% |
| 2023 | 2,986 | -67 | -2.19% |
| 2022 | 3,053 | -169 | -5.25% |
| 2021 | 3,222 | 110 | 3.53% |
| 2020 | 3,112 | -196 | -5.93% |
| 2019 | 3,308 | -279 | -7.78% |
| 2018 | 3,587 | -146 | -3.91% |
| 2017 | 3,733 | -36 | -0.96% |
| 2016 | 3,769 | 79 | 2.14% |
| 2015 | 3,690 | -239 | -6.08% |
| 2014 | 3,929 | 232 | 6.28% |
| 2013 | 3,697 | -434 | -10.51% |
| 2012 | 4,131 | 212 | 5.41% |
| 2011 | 3,919 | 59 | 1.53% |
| 2010 | 3,860 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,761 | -182 | -4.62% |
| 1990 | 3,943 | -108 | -2.67% |
| 1980 | 4,051 | 4 | 0.1% |
| 1970 | 4,047 | 1,358 | 50.5% |
| 1960 | 2,689 | 87 | 3.34% |
| 1950 | 2,602 | 90 | 3.58% |
| 1940 | 2,512 | -1,999 | -44.31% |
| 1930 | 4,511 | 1,593 | 54.59% |