Wailua Homesteads is a CDP located in Kauai County Hawaii. Wailua Homesteads has a 2024 population of 7,522. Wailua Homesteads is currently growing at a rate of 2.26% annually and its population has increased by 19.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,301 in 2020.
The average household income in Wailua Homesteads is $153,329 with a poverty rate of 7.48%. The median age in Wailua Homesteads is 42.9 years: 48 years for males, and 40.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wailua Homesteads was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,334 | 46.72% |
| Two or more races | 2,236 | 31.33% |
| Asian | 1,241 | 17.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 196 | 2.75% |
| Other race | 107 | 1.5% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.22% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.08% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,240 | 3.17 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Married | 1,154 | 3.81 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Non Family | 788 | 1.82 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Male | 205 | 4.91 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 93 | 2.69 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
3.71
Average Family Size
3.17
Average Household Size
78.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 177 | 3.46% |
| Associates Degree | 598 | 11.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,314 | 25.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 370 | 7.24% |
| High School Graduate | 1,123 | 21.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58 | 1.13% |
| Some College | 1,472 | 28.79% |
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 | 2,695 | 2,595 | 974 |
| 2+ Races | 1,058 | 1,048 | 311 |
| Asian | 992 | 867 | 374 |
| Hispanic | 409 | 403 | 46 |
| Islander | 196 | 196 | 0 |
| Other Race | 107 | 107 | 19 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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 | $52,404 | $105,278 | $42,539 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,607 | $153,352 | $55,893 |
| High School Graduate | $43,165 | $44,960 | $32,775 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $250,001 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,943 | $53,897 | $33,714 |
| Some College | $46,583 | $61,286 | $29,116 |
$46,943
Average Earnings
$53,897
Average Male
$33,714
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.22% of Wailua Homesteads residents speak only English, while 10.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 8.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,292 | 247 | 7.5% |
| Asian | 1,241 | 178 | 14.34% |
| Islander | 196 | 58 | 29.59% |
| Multiple | 2,182 | 28 | 1.28% |
| Other | 107 | 19 | 17.76% |
7.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.65%
Male Poverty Rate
5.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wailua Homesteads is Islander, with 29.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wailua Homesteads is Multiple, with 1.28% 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 9.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.15% |
| Some College | 6.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 9.18% |
| Male Employed | 5.73% |
| Female Employed | 2.24% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $120,577 | $175,893 |
| Households | $94,900 | $153,329 |
| Married Families | $101,563 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $61,592 | $87,726 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.0%
Male Marriage Rate
45.5%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
429
Number of Veterans
416
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 176 |
| Korea | 111 |
| Second Gulf War | 95 |
| First Gulf War | 76 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 179 |
| 65 to 74 | 126 |
| 35 to 54 | 75 |
| 55 to 64 | 47 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 291 | 10.29% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 10.23% |
| Other Race | 49 | 45.79% |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 3.76% |
| Asian | 27 | 2.47% |
| Native American | 16 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
29.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64%
Labor Force Participation
61%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
43.76%
Born in Wailua Homesteads
90.44%
Native Born
9.56%
Foreign Born
4.82%
Non Citizen
4.74%
Naturalized
90.44% of Wailua Homesteads residents were born in the United States, with 43.76% having been born in Hawaii. 4.82% 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 | 7,522 | 166 | 2.26% |
| 2023 | 7,356 | 167 | 2.32% |
| 2022 | 7,189 | 555 | 8.37% |
| 2021 | 6,634 | 333 | 5.28% |
| 2020 | 6,301 | 184 | 3.01% |
| 2019 | 6,117 | 217 | 3.68% |
| 2018 | 5,900 | -312 | -5.02% |
| 2017 | 6,212 | 225 | 3.76% |
| 2016 | 5,987 | 342 | 6.06% |
| 2015 | 5,645 | 124 | 2.25% |
| 2014 | 5,521 | 619 | 12.63% |
| 2013 | 4,902 | 158 | 3.33% |
| 2012 | 4,744 | -118 | -2.43% |
| 2011 | 4,862 | -326 | -6.28% |
| 2010 | 5,188 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,567 | -2,955 | -39.28% |