Wailuku is a CDP located in Maui County Hawaii. Wailuku has a 2024 population of 16,803. It is also the county seat of Maui County. Wailuku is currently growing at a rate of 0.64% annually but its population has decreased by -4.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,523 in 2020.
The average household income in Wailuku is $124,536 with a poverty rate of 5.35%. The median age in Wailuku is 44.8 years: 43.1 years for males, and 46.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wailuku was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5,536 | 35.14% |
| Two or more races | 4,974 | 31.57% |
| White | 3,393 | 21.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,546 | 9.81% |
| Other race | 154 | 0.98% |
| Black or African American | 151 | 0.96% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Asian
Two or more races
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,007 | 2.6 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Married | 2,847 | 3.26 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Non Family | 2,237 | 1.2 | 60 | 40 |
| Female | 799 | 4.02 | 70 | 30 |
| Male | 124 | 3.4 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
69.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 379 | 3.37% |
| Associates Degree | 980 | 8.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,713 | 24.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,322 | 11.74% |
| High School Graduate | 2,937 | 26.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 363 | 3.22% |
| Some College | 2,567 | 22.8% |
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 | 4,452 | 4,105 | 1,709 |
| White | 2,939 | 2,842 | 1,137 |
| 2+ Races | 2,733 | 2,615 | 1,090 |
| Islander | 903 | 788 | 67 |
| Hispanic | 682 | 650 | 269 |
| Other Race | 99 | 85 | 0 |
| Black | 91 | 58 | 32 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.7%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 39.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,350 | $73,529 | $56,689 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,280 | $88,897 | $71,890 |
| High School Graduate | $43,082 | $45,872 | $40,057 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,272 | $39,301 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,852 | $60,941 | $51,139 |
| Some College | $47,793 | $59,250 | $45,559 |
$54,852
Average Earnings
$60,941
Average Male
$51,139
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.01% of Wailuku residents speak only English, while 20.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 17.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,272 | 311 | 9.5% |
| Asian | 5,510 | 277 | 5.03% |
| Multiple | 4,957 | 206 | 4.16% |
| Islander | 1,545 | 43 | 2.78% |
| Hispanic | 1,151 | 41 | 3.56% |
| Black | 150 | 1 | 0.67% |
5.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.84%
Male Poverty Rate
5.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wailuku is White, with 9.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wailuku is Black, with 0.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.95% |
| High School | 6.51% |
| Some College | 5.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 30.36% |
| Female Unemployed | 9.66% |
| Male Employed | 1.96% |
| Female Employed | 0.81% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $114,343 | $137,013 |
| Households | $93,958 | $124,536 |
| Married Families | $118,491 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,160 | $80,142 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.3%
Male Marriage Rate
51.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
819
Number of Veterans
702
Male Veterans
117
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 329 |
| Second Gulf War | 137 |
| Korea | 119 |
| First Gulf War | 94 |
| World War II | 48 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 383 |
| 65 to 74 | 181 |
| 35 to 54 | 156 |
| 55 to 64 | 60 |
| 18 to 34 | 39 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 396 | 8.23% |
| White | 225 | 7.27% |
| 2+ Races | 117 | 3.95% |
| Islander | 46 | 4.35% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 3.91% |
| Black | 24 | 29.27% |
| Other Race | 11 | 11.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
62.44%
Born in Wailuku
87.36%
Native Born
12.64%
Foreign Born
5.29%
Non Citizen
7.34%
Naturalized
87.36% of Wailuku residents were born in the United States, with 62.44% having been born in Hawaii. 5.29% 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 | 16,803 | 107 | 0.64% |
| 2023 | 16,696 | 106 | 0.64% |
| 2022 | 16,590 | 920 | 5.87% |
| 2021 | 15,670 | -1,853 | -10.57% |
| 2020 | 17,523 | -185 | -1.04% |
| 2019 | 17,708 | 354 | 2.04% |
| 2018 | 17,354 | 359 | 2.11% |
| 2017 | 16,995 | 816 | 5.04% |
| 2016 | 16,179 | 115 | 0.72% |
| 2015 | 16,064 | -132 | -0.82% |
| 2014 | 16,196 | 195 | 1.22% |
| 2013 | 16,001 | 381 | 2.44% |
| 2012 | 15,620 | -371 | -2.32% |
| 2011 | 15,991 | 678 | 4.43% |
| 2010 | 15,313 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,296 | 1,608 | 15.04% |
| 1990 | 10,688 | 428 | 4.17% |
| 1980 | 10,260 | 2,281 | 28.59% |
| 1970 | 7,979 | 1,010 | 14.49% |
| 1960 | 6,969 | -455 | -6.13% |
| 1950 | 7,424 | 105 | 1.43% |
| 1940 | 7,319 | 321 | 4.59% |
| 1930 | 6,998 | 2,898 | 70.68% |
| 1870 | 4,100 | -12,703 | -75.6% |