Waimea is a CDP located in Kauai County Hawaii. Waimea has a 2024 population of 10,666. Waimea is currently growing at a rate of 0.98% annually but its population has decreased by -2.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,969 in 2020.
The average household income in Waimea is $127,766 with a poverty rate of 12.87%. The median age in Waimea is 38.4 years: 36.8 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waimea was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 4,323 | 41.34% |
| Asian | 2,343 | 22.4% |
| White | 2,214 | 21.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,550 | 14.82% |
| Other race | 25 | 0.24% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
Asian
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,588 | 2.88 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Married | 1,832 | 3.54 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Non Family | 1,144 | 1.21 | 68.7 | 31.3 |
| Female | 506 | 4.25 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
| Male | 106 | 3 | 94.3 | 5.7 |
3.53
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
69.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 162 | 2.2% |
| Associates Degree | 837 | 11.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,834 | 24.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,336 | 18.17% |
| High School Graduate | 2,003 | 27.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 128 | 1.74% |
| Some College | 1,052 | 14.31% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 2,352 | 2,343 | 1,136 |
| White | 1,890 | 1,871 | 1,149 |
| Asian | 1,856 | 1,688 | 653 |
| Islander | 1,208 | 1,114 | 229 |
| Hispanic | 590 | 587 | 239 |
| Other Race | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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 | $46,917 | $52,813 | $42,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,843 | $64,917 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,921 | $51,321 | $38,893 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,083 | $54,285 | $43,672 |
| Some College | $58,192 | $64,698 | $55,765 |
$53,083
Average Earnings
$54,285
Average Male
$43,672
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
60.24% of Waimea residents speak only English, while 39.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 33.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 1,543 | 470 | 30.46% |
| Multiple | 4,309 | 457 | 10.61% |
| White | 2,188 | 288 | 13.16% |
| Asian | 2,343 | 127 | 5.42% |
12.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.7%
Male Poverty Rate
17.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waimea is Islander, with 30.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waimea is Asian, with 5.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.95% |
| High School | 9.29% |
| Some College | 7.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 30.69% |
| Female Unemployed | 29.57% |
| Female Employed | 12.55% |
| Male Employed | 2.84% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $126,107 | $151,814 |
| Households | $100,075 | $127,766 |
| Married Families | $136,567 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,284 | $62,236 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.8%
Male Marriage Rate
50.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
333
Number of Veterans
315
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 230 |
| Korea | 41 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 141 |
| 65 to 74 | 134 |
| 35 to 54 | 39 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 110 | 5.83% |
| Islander | 103 | 8.2% |
| White | 83 | 4.32% |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 1.42% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.7%
Labor Force Participation
63.8%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
62.08%
Born in Waimea
86.62%
Native Born
13.38%
Foreign Born
7.4%
Non Citizen
5.98%
Naturalized
86.62% of Waimea residents were born in the United States, with 62.08% having been born in Hawaii. 7.4% 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 | 10,666 | 104 | 0.98% |
| 2023 | 10,562 | 104 | 0.99% |
| 2022 | 10,458 | 36 | 0.35% |
| 2021 | 10,422 | -547 | -4.99% |
| 2020 | 10,969 | -939 | -7.89% |
| 2019 | 11,908 | 221 | 1.89% |
| 2018 | 11,687 | -377 | -3.13% |
| 2017 | 12,064 | 1,294 | 12.01% |
| 2016 | 10,770 | -47 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 10,817 | 1,175 | 12.19% |
| 2014 | 9,642 | -9 | -0.09% |
| 2013 | 9,651 | 607 | 6.71% |
| 2012 | 9,044 | -344 | -3.66% |
| 2011 | 9,388 | 176 | 1.91% |
| 2010 | 9,212 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,028 | -3,638 | -34.11% |