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CITY · 2020 ACS

Wailea

Hawaii · 6,027 residents · 7.444 sq mi
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Wailea is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,347. Population has declined 3% since 2019. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $1,133,600. With a median age of 56.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,027
−3%since 2019
from 6,218 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
56.2
+4%since 2019
from 53.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6K6K6K6K7K201020202024Wailea
20246K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 52.9%(177)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.4%(202)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 143.2%(192)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 193.4%(207)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.6%(157)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 347.6%(459)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.4%(689)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.3%(802)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6418.9%(1,138)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7422.4%(1,351)
US avg: 10%
75 to 848.8%(532)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2%(121)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,347
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $81,932 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,468
+3%since 2019
from $64,438 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 53.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 10.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,133,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,042,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,995
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,891 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 60.4% in 2019
37.5% rent
Afford Score
15.2
+20%since 2019
from 12.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(4,203)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7%(434)
Asian13.1%(812)
Other12.3%(767)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(4,382)
Black0.8%(50)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(448)
Asian8%(485)
Other9%(545)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.6%(351)
Peruvian0.5%(32)
Spaniard0.3%(20)
Colombian0.2%(15)
Asian origin
Filipino3.3%(206)
Korean2%(126)
Japanese1.6%(99)
Chinese1.4%(90)
Asian Indian0.9%(55)
Thai0.4%(25)
Vietnamese0.4%(24)
Cambodian0.1%(9)
Okinawan0.1%(8)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.3%(19)
Ancestry
Irish16.4%(1,022)
German16.1%(1,007)
English11.5%(719)
Italian4.4%(273)
American3%(188)
French3%(187)
Polish2%(122)
Swedish1.9%(121)
Turkish1.6%(101)
Hungarian1.3%(82)
Danish1.3%(80)
Scottish1.3%(80)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
Russian1.2%(76)
Finnish0.9%(59)
Norwegian0.9%(59)
Canadian0.9%(57)
Welsh0.9%(56)
British0.6%(37)
Belgian0.5%(30)
Romanian0.5%(30)
Dutch0.5%(29)
Ukrainian0.4%(24)
Portuguese0.4%(22)
Armenian0.3%(20)
Swiss0.3%(17)
Austrian0.2%(14)
Greek0.2%(13)
Bulgarian0.2%(11)
Serbian0.1%(7)
Czech0%(2)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 44.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 96.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 19.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+6%since 2019
from 20.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 63.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2019
from 62.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 41.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 48.1% in 2019
Female
48.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 51.9% in 2019
Foreign born
15.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 18.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 6.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married25.8%(801)
Married58.2%(1,806)
Widowed2.1%(65)
Divorced13.9%(431)
Women 15+
Never married20.9%(578)
Married56.9%(1,573)
Widowed10.7%(295)
Divorced11.5%(318)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wailea, Hawaii?

Wailea, Hawaii has about 6,027 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wailea, Hawaii?

The typical household in Wailea, Hawaii earns about $74,347 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wailea, Hawaii expensive?

In Wailea, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $1,133,600, and the typical rent is about $1,995 a month.

How educated are people in Wailea, Hawaii?

About 45.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wailea, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wailea, Hawaii?

About 10.9% of people in Wailea, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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