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Waimea CDP (Kauai County)

Hawaii · 2,057 residents · 1.854 sq mi
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Waimea CDP (Kauai County) has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,781. Population has grown 15% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $461,200. Households here earn about 31% less than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,057
+15%since 2000
from 1,787 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,109 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 964 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+2%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Waimea CDP (Kauai County)
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,781
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,398 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,663
+74%since 2000
from $18,778 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$461,200
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $212,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,204
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $615 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
48.3% rent
Afford Score
8.0
+67%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.8%(367)
Black0.8%(16)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(209)
Asian28.2%(580)
Other28.3%(582)
Diversity Score90.3%(1,858)
Diversity Score
90
+52%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+56%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.4%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Waimea CDP (Kauai County), Hawaii has about 2,057 residents according to the 2020 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 $57,781 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 $461,200, and the typical rent is about $1,204 a month.

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

About 28.2% 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 6.7% 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 222 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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