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 $107,009 with a poverty rate of 11.63%. The median age in Waialua is 47.8 years: 47.5 years for males, and 49.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waialua was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 1,002 | 33.23% |
| White | 873 | 28.96% |
| Asian | 872 | 28.92% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 185 | 6.14% |
| Other race | 83 | 2.75% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,065 | 2.83 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Married | 616 | 3.52 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Non Family | 344 | 1.4 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
| Female | 89 | 3.36 | 37.1 | 62.9 |
| Male | 16 | 3.75 | 100 | 0 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
59.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 38 | 1.61% |
| Associates Degree | 277 | 11.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 535 | 22.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 151 | 6.39% |
| High School Graduate | 687 | 29.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 87 | 3.68% |
| Some College | 588 | 24.88% |
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 | 768 | 678 | 153 |
| White | 679 | 679 | 357 |
| 2+ Races | 667 | 638 | 105 |
| Hispanic | 219 | 211 | 79 |
| Islander | 125 | 119 | 9 |
| Other Race | 83 | 83 | 44 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 53.01%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,800 | $41,935 | $54,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $113,000 | $123,879 | $86,111 |
| High School Graduate | $51,875 | $61,693 | $31,050 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,000 | $60,056 | $40,172 |
| Some College | $38,714 | $46,167 | $37,500 |
$50,000
Average Earnings
$60,056
Average Male
$40,172
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.34% of Waialua residents speak only English, while 22.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 13.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 950 | 177 | 18.63% |
| White | 831 | 107 | 12.88% |
| Hispanic | 253 | 42 | 16.6% |
| Islander | 185 | 28 | 15.14% |
| Asian | 867 | 26 | 3% |
11.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.81%
Male Poverty Rate
8.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waialua is Multiple, with 18.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waialua is Asian, with 3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.8% |
| Some College | 6.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.66% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 28.89% |
| Male Employed | 2.66% |
| Female Employed | 0.98% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $116,086 | $123,369 |
| Households | $84,656 | $107,009 |
| Married Families | $116,967 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,036 | $46,496 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.2%
Male Marriage Rate
48.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
165
Number of Veterans
153
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 52 |
| Vietnam | 43 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 65 |
| 35 to 54 | 52 |
| 75+ | 43 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 68 | 9.44% |
| White | 58 | 7.93% |
| Asian | 39 | 4.61% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 5.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.2%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
53.2%
Born in Waialua
83.71%
Native Born
16.29%
Foreign Born
7.03%
Non Citizen
9.25%
Naturalized
83.71% of Waialua residents were born in the United States, with 53.2% having been born in Hawaii. 7.03% 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% |