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Waimea CDP (Hawaii County)

Hawaii · 9,286 residents · 39.385 sq mi
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Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,198. Population has grown 32% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $677,400. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,286
+32%since 2000
from 7,028 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
236 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
+16%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K7K9K11K13K1990201020202024Waimea CDP (Hawaii County)
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,198
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,150 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,761
+115%since 2000
from $20,773 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
−1%since 2010
from 0.443 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$677,400
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $193,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,867
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $860 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.8
+79%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.8%(2,026)
Black0.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(548)
Asian19.6%(1,374)
Other0%
Diversity Score75%(5,272)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22.2%(2,064)
Black0%(3)
Hispanic / Latino11%(1,026)
Asian18%(1,668)
Other48.7%(4,525)
Diversity Score83.6%(7,762)
Diversity Score
84
+11%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+38%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.1%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2017
from 87.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 65.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii?

Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii has about 9,286 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii?

The typical household in Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii earns about $100,198 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii expensive?

In Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii, the median home is worth about $677,400, and the typical rent is about $1,867 a month.

How educated are people in Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii?

About 41.6% of adults age 25 and over in Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii?

About 12.3% of people in Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,352 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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