Wailea is a CDP located in Maui County Hawaii. Wailea has a 2024 population of 6,614. Wailea is currently growing at a rate of 0.75% annually and its population has increased by 6.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,239 in 2020.
The average household income in Wailea is $163,597 with a poverty rate of 12.66%. The median age in Wailea is 55.8 years: 57.2 years for males, and 54.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wailea was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,616 | 70.25% |
| Two or more races | 966 | 14.7% |
| Asian | 747 | 11.37% |
| Other race | 99 | 1.51% |
| Black or African American | 68 | 1.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 67 | 1.02% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.12% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,998 | 2.18 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Married | 1,649 | 2.62 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Non Family | 973 | 1.18 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Male | 190 | 2.53 | 36.3 | 63.7 |
| Female | 186 | 3.16 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
2.56
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
67.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 74 | 1.36% |
| Associates Degree | 624 | 11.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,303 | 23.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,138 | 20.93% |
| High School Graduate | 1,074 | 19.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 77 | 1.42% |
| Some College | 1,146 | 21.08% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,923 | 3,808 | 1,866 |
| 2+ Races | 712 | 712 | 241 |
| Asian | 607 | 576 | 301 |
| Hispanic | 403 | 403 | 86 |
| Other Race | 99 | 99 | 14 |
| Islander | 67 | 62 | 0 |
| Black | 16 | 16 | 7 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,006 | $70,221 | $32,831 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,826 | $74,646 | $63,359 |
| High School Graduate | $39,492 | $53,795 | $28,415 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,250 | $0 | $30,250 |
| Overall | $47,777 | $60,357 | $33,199 |
| Some College | $38,304 | $52,639 | $29,688 |
$47,777
Average Earnings
$60,357
Average Male
$33,199
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.1% of Wailea residents speak only English, while 12.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,597 | 496 | 10.79% |
| Multiple | 952 | 244 | 25.63% |
| Hispanic | 524 | 202 | 38.55% |
| Black | 68 | 53 | 77.94% |
| Asian | 744 | 32 | 4.3% |
| Islander | 66 | 3 | 4.55% |
12.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.06%
Male Poverty Rate
8.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wailea is Black, with 77.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wailea is Asian, with 4.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.99% |
| Some College | 12.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 10.95% |
| Male Employed | 9.63% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.02% |
| Female Employed | 3.1% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $108,281 | $182,224 |
| Households | $89,375 | $163,597 |
| Married Families | $120,885 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $77,950 | $118,214 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.3%
Male Marriage Rate
56.4%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
352
Number of Veterans
345
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 147 |
| Second Gulf War | 66 |
| First Gulf War | 43 |
| Korea | 20 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 145 |
| 65 to 74 | 75 |
| 55 to 64 | 74 |
| 35 to 54 | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 306 | 7.33% |
| Asian | 16 | 2.55% |
| Black | 15 | 45.45% |
| Native American | 8 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 0.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.2%
Labor Force Participation
49.7%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
20.45%
Born in Wailea
84.92%
Native Born
15.08%
Foreign Born
4.92%
Non Citizen
10.17%
Naturalized
84.92% of Wailea residents were born in the United States, with 20.45% having been born in Hawaii. 4.92% 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 | 6,614 | 49 | 0.75% |
| 2023 | 6,565 | 48 | 0.74% |
| 2022 | 6,517 | -29 | -0.44% |
| 2021 | 6,546 | 307 | 4.92% |
| 2020 | 6,239 | 21 | 0.34% |
| 2019 | 6,218 | 562 | 9.94% |
| 2018 | 5,656 | 54 | 0.96% |
| 2017 | 5,602 | -231 | -3.96% |
| 2016 | 5,833 | 177 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 5,656 | -451 | -7.38% |
| 2014 | 6,107 | 69 | 1.14% |
| 2013 | 6,038 | -292 | -4.61% |
| 2012 | 6,330 | 201 | 3.28% |
| 2011 | 6,129 | 191 | 3.22% |
| 2010 | 5,938 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,671 | -943 | -14.26% |