Waihee-Waiehu is a CDP located in Maui County Hawaii. Waihee-Waiehu has a 2024 population of 11,394. Waihee-Waiehu is currently growing at a rate of 1.63% annually and its population has increased by 5.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,771 in 2020.
The average household income in Waihee-Waiehu is $130,148 with a poverty rate of 8.42%. The median age in Waihee-Waiehu is 38.6 years: 38.1 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waihee-Waiehu was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4,480 | 39.41% |
| Two or more races | 3,028 | 26.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2,598 | 22.85% |
| White | 938 | 8.25% |
| Black or African American | 193 | 1.7% |
| Other race | 124 | 1.09% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.07% |
Asian
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
White
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,787 | 4.07 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Married | 1,593 | 4.27 | 94.2 | 5.8 |
| Non Family | 468 | 1.52 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Female | 426 | 4.77 | 89 | 11 |
| Male | 300 | 6 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
4.35
Average Family Size
4.07
Average Household Size
86.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 190 | 2.52% |
| Associates Degree | 981 | 13.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 878 | 11.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 535 | 7.1% |
| High School Graduate | 3,164 | 41.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 259 | 3.44% |
| Some College | 1,532 | 20.32% |
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 | 3,312 | 3,035 | 497 |
| Islander | 1,624 | 1,526 | 182 |
| 2+ Races | 1,551 | 1,508 | 331 |
| White | 742 | 727 | 351 |
| Hispanic | 494 | 465 | 130 |
| Black | 87 | 87 | 0 |
| Other Race | 63 | 49 | 4 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 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 white people with a rate of 47.3%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,425 | $65,594 | $64,152 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,661 | $59,531 | $82,500 |
| High School Graduate | $47,767 | $49,876 | $46,074 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,083 | $0 | $25,250 |
| Overall | $50,000 | $56,687 | $45,812 |
| Some College | $47,625 | $63,750 | $36,836 |
$50,000
Average Earnings
$56,687
Average Male
$45,812
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.74% of Waihee-Waiehu residents speak only English, while 26.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 24.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,042 | 305 | 29.27% |
| Multiple | 3,024 | 285 | 9.42% |
| Asian | 4,464 | 270 | 6.05% |
| Islander | 2,598 | 154 | 5.93% |
| Other | 124 | 77 | 62.1% |
| White | 763 | 71 | 9.31% |
| Black | 193 | 68 | 35.23% |
| Native | 8 | 3 | 37.5% |
8.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.59%
Male Poverty Rate
10.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waihee-Waiehu is Other, with 62.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waihee-Waiehu is Islander, with 5.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.69% |
| Some College | 9.83% |
| High School | 2.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 21.09% |
| Female Employed | 8.02% |
| Male Employed | 5.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $129,583 | $130,909 |
| Households | $128,266 | $130,148 |
| Married Families | $143,194 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $72,143 | $73,217 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.3%
Male Marriage Rate
43.7%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
492
Number of Veterans
472
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 302 |
| Second Gulf War | 39 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 249 |
| 75+ | 104 |
| 55 to 64 | 78 |
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 234 | 6.49% |
| Islander | 135 | 7.03% |
| 2+ Races | 96 | 5.15% |
| White | 25 | 2.79% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 2.95% |
| Native American | 2 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.6%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
64.54%
Born in Waihee-Waiehu
84.86%
Native Born
15.14%
Foreign Born
3.35%
Non Citizen
11.79%
Naturalized
84.86% of Waihee-Waiehu residents were born in the United States, with 64.54% having been born in Hawaii. 3.35% 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 | 11,394 | 183 | 1.63% |
| 2023 | 11,211 | 182 | 1.65% |
| 2022 | 11,029 | -30 | -0.27% |
| 2021 | 11,059 | 288 | 2.67% |
| 2020 | 10,771 | 1,452 | 15.58% |
| 2019 | 9,319 | 517 | 5.87% |
| 2018 | 8,802 | -215 | -2.38% |
| 2017 | 9,017 | -160 | -1.74% |
| 2016 | 9,177 | 18 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 9,159 | -504 | -5.22% |
| 2014 | 9,663 | -222 | -2.25% |
| 2013 | 9,885 | -363 | -3.54% |
| 2012 | 10,248 | 554 | 5.71% |
| 2011 | 9,694 | 853 | 9.65% |
| 2010 | 8,841 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,310 | -4,084 | -35.84% |