Wailua is a CDP located in Kauai County Hawaii. Wailua has a 2024 population of 2,469. Wailua is currently growing at a rate of 0.65% annually but its population has decreased by -0.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,481 in 2020.
The average household income in Wailua is $96,742 with a poverty rate of 20.48%. The median age in Wailua is 45.8 years: 42.2 years for males, and 49.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wailua was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,046 | 41.12% |
| Two or more races | 825 | 32.43% |
| Asian | 493 | 19.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 77 | 3.03% |
| Native American | 39 | 1.53% |
| Other race | 37 | 1.45% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 1.06% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 954 | 2.67 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Non Family | 405 | 1.32 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
| Married | 355 | 3.57 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Female | 99 | 3.81 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
| Male | 95 | 3.84 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
58.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 66 | 3.5% |
| Associates Degree | 132 | 7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 337 | 17.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 159 | 8.43% |
| High School Graduate | 649 | 34.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 74 | 3.92% |
| Some College | 470 | 24.91% |
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 | 782 | 736 | 229 |
| 2+ Races | 496 | 434 | 104 |
| Asian | 434 | 411 | 118 |
| Hispanic | 326 | 300 | 19 |
| Islander | 72 | 72 | 11 |
| Native American | 39 | 39 | 1 |
| Other Race | 37 | 28 | 6 |
| Black | 27 | 27 | 27 |
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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,761 | $80,000 | $66,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,000 | $0 | $64,837 |
| High School Graduate | $32,390 | $39,600 | $30,755 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,683 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,917 | $43,649 | $35,577 |
| Some College | $36,484 | $53,500 | $34,817 |
$38,917
Average Earnings
$43,649
Average Male
$35,577
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.62% of Wailua residents speak only English, while 12.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 8.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 975 | 363 | 37.23% |
| Hispanic | 584 | 71 | 12.16% |
| Multiple | 825 | 51 | 6.18% |
| Asian | 493 | 31 | 6.29% |
| Islander | 77 | 5 | 6.49% |
20.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.74%
Male Poverty Rate
18.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wailua is White, with 37.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wailua is Multiple, with 6.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 34.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.29% |
| Some College | 8.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22% |
| Female Employed | 15.2% |
| Male Employed | 3.54% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,393 | $97,043 |
| Households | $68,548 | $96,742 |
| Married Families | $92,991 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,779 | $90,584 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.2%
Male Marriage Rate
45.8%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
163
Number of Veterans
163
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 77 |
| Second Gulf War | 51 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 61 |
| 75+ | 45 |
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81 | 9.03% |
| Asian | 36 | 8% |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 6.17% |
| Islander | 11 | 14.29% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 1.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.1%
Employment Rate
8.7%
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
51.02%
Born in Wailua
89.9%
Native Born
10.1%
Foreign Born
4.36%
Non Citizen
5.74%
Naturalized
89.9% of Wailua residents were born in the United States, with 51.02% having been born in Hawaii. 4.36% 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 | 2,469 | 16 | 0.65% |
| 2023 | 2,453 | 15 | 0.62% |
| 2022 | 2,438 | -192 | -7.3% |
| 2021 | 2,630 | 149 | 6.01% |
| 2020 | 2,481 | -434 | -14.89% |
| 2019 | 2,915 | 173 | 6.31% |
| 2018 | 2,742 | -164 | -5.64% |
| 2017 | 2,906 | 250 | 9.41% |
| 2016 | 2,656 | 72 | 2.79% |
| 2015 | 2,584 | 223 | 9.45% |
| 2014 | 2,361 | -213 | -8.28% |
| 2013 | 2,574 | 76 | 3.04% |
| 2012 | 2,498 | -48 | -1.89% |
| 2011 | 2,546 | 292 | 12.95% |
| 2010 | 2,254 | 0 | 0% |