Waimea is a CDP located in Kauai County Hawaii. Waimea has a 2024 population of 1,967. Waimea is currently growing at a rate of 0.41% annually and its population has increased by 16.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,682 in 2020.
The average household income in Waimea is $106,552 with a poverty rate of 6.34%. The median age in Waimea is 44.1 years: 43 years for males, and 44.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waimea was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 699 | 35.83% |
| Two or more races | 613 | 31.42% |
| White | 435 | 22.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 204 | 10.46% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Asian
Two or more races
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 747 | 2.53 | 39.6 | 60.4 |
| Non Family | 351 | 1.1 | 19.1 | 80.9 |
| Married | 243 | 3.53 | 70 | 30 |
| Female | 99 | 5.1 | 29.3 | 70.7 |
| Male | 54 | 2.63 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
3.66
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
39.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 50 | 3.29% |
| Associates Degree | 212 | 13.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 330 | 21.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 134 | 8.82% |
| High School Graduate | 476 | 31.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 2.5% |
| Some College | 279 | 18.37% |
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 | 611 | 556 | 225 |
| 2+ Races | 395 | 367 | 74 |
| White | 324 | 324 | 152 |
| Islander | 143 | 138 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 85 | 85 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 46.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $87,545 | $92,250 | $78,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,029 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,750 | $0 | $40,167 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,255 | $70,625 | $32,969 |
| Some College | $37,500 | $70,313 | $22,639 |
$45,255
Average Earnings
$70,625
Average Male
$32,969
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.24% of Waimea residents speak only English, while 15.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 11.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 204 | 54 | 26.47% |
| Asian | 655 | 32 | 4.89% |
| White | 351 | 17 | 4.84% |
| Multiple | 613 | 12 | 1.96% |
| Hispanic | 184 | 5 | 2.72% |
6.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.25%
Male Poverty Rate
8.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waimea is Islander, with 26.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waimea is Multiple, with 1.96% 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 16.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.25% |
| Some College | 5.79% |
| High School | 2.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.34% |
| Female Employed | 5.98% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $111,250 | $140,573 |
| Households | $95,972 | $106,552 |
| Married Families | $184,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,906 | $65,943 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.8%
Male Marriage Rate
36.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
90
Number of Veterans
68
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| Vietnam | 30 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| World War II | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 40 | 6.38% |
| White | 38 | 9.69% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8.89% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 1.61% |
| Islander | 5 | 3.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
4.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
62.63%
Born in Waimea
88.16%
Native Born
11.84%
Foreign Born
8.82%
Non Citizen
3.02%
Naturalized
88.16% of Waimea residents were born in the United States, with 62.63% having been born in Hawaii. 8.82% 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 | 1,967 | 8 | 0.41% |
| 2023 | 1,959 | 8 | 0.41% |
| 2022 | 1,951 | 88 | 4.72% |
| 2021 | 1,863 | 181 | 10.76% |
| 2020 | 1,682 | -183 | -9.81% |
| 2019 | 1,865 | -87 | -4.46% |
| 2018 | 1,952 | 82 | 4.39% |
| 2017 | 1,870 | 66 | 3.66% |
| 2016 | 1,804 | 114 | 6.75% |
| 2015 | 1,690 | -169 | -9.09% |
| 2014 | 1,859 | 45 | 2.48% |
| 2013 | 1,814 | 32 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 1,782 | 243 | 15.79% |
| 2011 | 1,539 | -316 | -17.04% |
| 2010 | 1,855 | 0 | 0% |