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Waimea CDP (Hawaii County)

Hawaii · 9,904 residents · 39.385 sq mi
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Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,667. Population has grown 41% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $462,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,904
+41%since 2000
from 7,028 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
41.0
+12%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K7K9K11K13K1990201020202024Waimea CDP (Hawaii County)
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.6%(552)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.9%(686)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.8%(669)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.8%(673)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.5%(450)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.8%(1,067)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.7%(1,353)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413%(1,292)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.3%(1,314)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.1%(1,197)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.1%(508)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.4%(143)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,667
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,150 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,131
+93%since 2000
from $20,773 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$462,800
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $193,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,748
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $860 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
30.3% rent
Afford Score
4.8
−24%since 2009
from 6.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.9%(2,858)
Black0.2%(20)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(885)
Asian15.7%(1,557)
Other46.6%(4,618)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican3.2%(356)
Mexican1%(115)
Guatemalan0.6%(64)
Spaniard0.5%(59)
Colombian0.2%(19)
Asian origin
Filipino15.2%(1,663)
Japanese4.2%(461)
Laotian2.4%(263)
Chinese1%(108)
Thai0.1%(11)
Pacific Islander origin
Native Hawaiian38.8%(4,255)
Samoan0.9%(100)
Tongan0.7%(72)
Chamorro0.4%(47)
Marshallese0.2%(17)
Ancestry
Portuguese8.7%(950)
German6.4%(699)
English6.1%(666)
Irish4.3%(474)
Italian3.4%(370)
Norwegian2.1%(233)
French1.6%(179)
Swiss1%(105)
Swedish0.8%(87)
Polish0.8%(85)
American0.6%(63)
Scottish0.5%(53)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Egyptian0.4%(49)
Turkish0.4%(49)
Dutch0.2%(19)
Welsh0.1%(12)
Russian0.1%(11)
RANKED:Largest Native Hawaiian population · Largest Filipino population · Largest Portuguese population · Largest German population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+60%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
18.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married32.7%(1,110)
Married52.4%(1,780)
Widowed2.2%(74)
Divorced12.7%(432)
Women 15+
Never married29.9%(1,277)
Married45%(1,922)
Widowed10.6%(452)
Divorced14.6%(624)
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Frequently asked

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

Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii has about 9,904 residents according to the 2020 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 $95,667 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 $462,800, and the typical rent is about $1,748 a month.

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

About 35.5% 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 9.6% 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 3,970 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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

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