Wainaku is a CDP located in Hawaii County Hawaii. Wainaku has a 2024 population of 990. Wainaku is currently declining at a rate of -1.59% annually and its population has decreased by -7.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,066 in 2020.
The average household income in Wainaku is $94,400 with a poverty rate of 7.12%. The median age in Wainaku is 43.4 years: 44.4 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wainaku was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 489 | 45.19% |
| Asian | 294 | 27.17% |
| White | 252 | 23.29% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 3.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 1.02% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
Asian
White
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 367 | 2.92 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
| Married | 168 | 3.3 | 89.9 | 10.1 |
| Non Family | 144 | 1.38 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Female | 48 | 6.27 | 56.3 | 43.8 |
| Male | 7 | 2.71 | 28.6 | 71.4 |
3.55
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
73.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 55 | 6.84% |
| Associates Degree | 102 | 12.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 154 | 19.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 79 | 9.83% |
| High School Graduate | 210 | 26.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 4.23% |
| Some College | 170 | 21.14% |
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 | 274 | 222 | 69 |
| 2+ Races | 238 | 217 | 66 |
| White | 237 | 235 | 89 |
| Hispanic | 54 | 45 | 31 |
| Black | 33 | 24 | 4 |
| Islander | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 57.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,676 | $43,500 | $43,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $36,103 | $36,591 | $35,208 |
| High School Graduate | $40,000 | $75,500 | $35,673 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,094 | $0 | $20,000 |
| Overall | $41,071 | $49,375 | $36,156 |
| Some College | $45,000 | $47,083 | $38,333 |
$41,071
Average Earnings
$49,375
Average Male
$36,156
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.45% of Wainaku residents speak only English, while 23.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 20% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 240 | 36 | 15% |
| Asian | 294 | 21 | 7.14% |
| Hispanic | 73 | 11 | 15.07% |
| Multiple | 489 | 8 | 1.64% |
| Black | 33 | 4 | 12.12% |
| Islander | 11 | 2 | 18.18% |
7.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.04%
Male Poverty Rate
8.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wainaku is Islander, with 18.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wainaku is Multiple, with 1.64% 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 7.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.87% |
| Some College | 1.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.08% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 1.82% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,750 | $112,105 |
| Households | $72,188 | $94,400 |
| Married Families | $87,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,577 | $52,384 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
47.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
61
Number of Veterans
55
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Korea | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25 | 10.2% |
| Black | 15 | 45.45% |
| Asian | 9 | 3.25% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 3.52% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 12.96% |
| Other Race | 3 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
58.32%
Born in Wainaku
84.29%
Native Born
15.71%
Foreign Born
4.16%
Non Citizen
11.55%
Naturalized
84.29% of Wainaku residents were born in the United States, with 58.32% having been born in Hawaii. 4.16% 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 | 990 | -16 | -1.59% |
| 2023 | 1,006 | -17 | -1.66% |
| 2022 | 1,023 | 3 | 0.29% |
| 2021 | 1,020 | -46 | -4.32% |
| 2020 | 1,066 | -235 | -18.06% |
| 2019 | 1,301 | -57 | -4.2% |
| 2018 | 1,358 | 80 | 6.26% |
| 2017 | 1,278 | -15 | -1.16% |
| 2016 | 1,293 | -95 | -6.84% |
| 2015 | 1,388 | -57 | -3.94% |
| 2014 | 1,445 | 89 | 6.56% |
| 2013 | 1,356 | -79 | -5.51% |
| 2012 | 1,435 | -127 | -8.13% |
| 2011 | 1,562 | 338 | 27.61% |
| 2010 | 1,224 | 0 | 0% |