Waianae is a CDP located in Honolulu County Hawaii. Waianae has a 2024 population of 13,844. Waianae is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually and its population has increased by 4.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,192 in 2020.
The average household income in Waianae is $99,231 with a poverty rate of 18.43%. The median age in Waianae is 34.8 years: 33.8 years for males, and 35.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waianae was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6,178 | 44.93% |
| Two or more races | 4,792 | 34.85% |
| Asian | 1,346 | 9.79% |
| White | 1,188 | 8.64% |
| Black or African American | 146 | 1.06% |
| Other race | 82 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.12% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Asian
White
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,510 | 3.82 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Married | 1,947 | 4.3 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Non Family | 669 | 1.21 | 43.8 | 56.2 |
| Female | 660 | 4.76 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
| Male | 234 | 4.69 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
4.26
Average Family Size
3.82
Average Household Size
64.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 652 | 7.54% |
| Associates Degree | 754 | 8.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 996 | 11.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 274 | 3.17% |
| High School Graduate | 4,274 | 49.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 203 | 2.35% |
| Some College | 1,494 | 17.28% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 3,783 | 3,359 | 442 |
| 2+ Races | 2,422 | 2,225 | 279 |
| Hispanic | 1,278 | 1,166 | 376 |
| Asian | 1,182 | 1,090 | 172 |
| White | 778 | 665 | 231 |
| Black | 127 | 127 | 63 |
| Other Race | 82 | 71 | 3 |
| Native American | 17 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 49.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,490 | $46,464 | $40,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,284 | $61,689 | $58,846 |
| High School Graduate | $35,802 | $45,969 | $26,933 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,707 | $37,188 | $24,194 |
| Overall | $40,522 | $46,832 | $33,408 |
| Some College | $44,896 | $53,324 | $38,590 |
$40,522
Average Earnings
$46,832
Average Male
$33,408
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.49% of Waianae residents speak only English, while 19.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 17.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 6,167 | 1,320 | 21.4% |
| Multiple | 4,779 | 962 | 20.13% |
| Hispanic | 2,550 | 472 | 18.51% |
| White | 932 | 104 | 11.16% |
| Asian | 1,346 | 50 | 3.71% |
| Native | 17 | 15 | 88.24% |
| Black | 146 | 15 | 10.27% |
| Other | 82 | 4 | 4.88% |
18.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.35%
Male Poverty Rate
19.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waianae is Native, with 88.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waianae is Asian, with 3.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.8% |
| High School | 14.58% |
| Some College | 13.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 45.8% |
| Female Unemployed | 45.67% |
| Female Employed | 7.56% |
| Male Employed | 5.12% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,530 | $106,414 |
| Households | $77,435 | $99,231 |
| Married Families | $107,325 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,287 | $45,134 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.6%
Male Marriage Rate
49.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
860
Number of Veterans
817
Male Veterans
43
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 359 |
| Second Gulf War | 272 |
| First Gulf War | 201 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 213 |
| 75+ | 185 |
| 55 to 64 | 180 |
| 35 to 54 | 156 |
| 18 to 34 | 126 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 288 | 10.05% |
| Islander | 181 | 4.4% |
| White | 153 | 14.23% |
| Asian | 142 | 11.52% |
| Hispanic | 82 | 5.64% |
| Black | 67 | 59.29% |
| Native American | 15 | 88.24% |
| Other Race | 14 | 17.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.7%
Labor Force Participation
54%
Employment Rate
9.7%
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
83.65%
Born in Waianae
93.61%
Native Born
6.39%
Foreign Born
3.98%
Non Citizen
2.41%
Naturalized
93.61% of Waianae residents were born in the United States, with 83.65% having been born in Hawaii. 3.98% 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 | 13,844 | 47 | 0.34% |
| 2023 | 13,797 | 48 | 0.35% |
| 2022 | 13,749 | -403 | -2.85% |
| 2021 | 14,152 | 960 | 7.28% |
| 2020 | 13,192 | -417 | -3.06% |
| 2019 | 13,609 | -445 | -3.17% |
| 2018 | 14,054 | 418 | 3.07% |
| 2017 | 13,636 | 210 | 1.56% |
| 2016 | 13,426 | -206 | -1.51% |
| 2015 | 13,632 | 938 | 7.39% |
| 2014 | 12,694 | 14 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 12,680 | 628 | 5.21% |
| 2012 | 12,052 | -315 | -2.55% |
| 2011 | 12,367 | -810 | -6.15% |
| 2010 | 13,177 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,506 | 1,748 | 19.96% |
| 1990 | 8,758 | 817 | 10.29% |
| 1980 | 7,941 | 4,639 | 140.49% |
| 1970 | 3,302 | -3,542 | -51.75% |
| 1960 | 6,844 | -7,000 | -50.56% |