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Waimea CDP (Kauai County)

Hawaii · 1,855 residents · 1.854 sq mi
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Waimea CDP (Kauai County) is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $456,500. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,855
+4%since 2000
from 1,787 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,001 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 964 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.0
+7%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Waimea CDP (Kauai County)
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,667
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,398 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,919
+33%since 2000
from $18,778 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$456,500
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $212,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,104
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $615 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.5%
−20.9 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
44.7% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.8
+43%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic11.9%(212)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(129)
Asian42.2%(755)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.5%(1,063)
2010
White, non-Hispanic16.2%(301)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino8%(149)
Asian33%(612)
Other28.4%(526)
Diversity Score87.7%(1,627)
Diversity Score
88
+47%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+22%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.5%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

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

Waimea CDP (Kauai County), Hawaii has about 1,855 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Waimea CDP (Kauai County), Hawaii earns about $66,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waimea CDP (Kauai County), Hawaii expensive?

In Waimea CDP (Kauai County), Hawaii, the median home is worth about $456,500, and the typical rent is about $1,104 a month.

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

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Waimea CDP (Kauai County), Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 11.3% of people in Waimea CDP (Kauai County), Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

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

Yes, Waimea CDP (Kauai County), Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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