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Waimea (HI) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Waimea, Hawaii

StateHawaii
Land Area (mi²)39.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)255.6/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.69% (69)
Growth Since 2020-8.45% (-927)
Rank in State33th
Rank in Country4110th

The population of Waimea, HI in 2022 is estimated to be 10,042. This is an increase of 0.69% (69 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Waimea by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Waimea by Age

Waimea Population Pyramid 2022
Waimea Median Age
38.8
Total
36.8
Male
40.9
Female
Waimea Sex Ratio
44.63%
4,895
Male
55.37%
6,074
Female
Waimea Age Dependency Ratio
29.5
Old Age Dependency Ratio
40
Child Dependency Ratio
Waimea Adults
8,379
Adults
(1,909 of whom are seniors) in Waimea.

Population of Waimea by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Waimea

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 9.6%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 5.86%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 12.62%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Waimea

While the overall poverty rate of Waimea is 9.6%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (12.62%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (5.86%).

Poverty Rate of Waimea by Employment Status and Sex

8.97%
Female Employed
30.81%
Female Unemployed
0.08%
Male Employed
39.05%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Waimea by Education

24.47%
Less Than 9th Grade
9.64%
High School
6.58%
Some College
8.51%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Waimea

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Waimea

The most common language spoken in Waimea is English, with 58.36% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 35.31% of people speak Asian and Pacific Island Languages, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Waimea by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Waimea, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Waimea by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree96612.2%
Bachelors Degree184123.26%
Associates Degree88711.21%
Some College145218.34%
High School Graduate243930.81%
9th to 12th Grade2352.97%
Less Than 9th Grade961.21%

Earnings Statistics of Waimea by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$47,952

Average Earnings

$49,873

Average Male

$47,358

Average Female

Employment of Waimea by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Waimea by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
69.4%
Labor Force Participation
65.8%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Waimea by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Waimea

Marriage Rates

  • 55.2%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 60%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 51.5%

    Female Marriage Rate

Waimea Marriage

In Waimea, 60% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 35-44, while males are more likely to be married at age 45-54.

Households and Families of Waimea

Waimea Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Waimea Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
58.3%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Waimea by Type

3.69
Average Family Size
2.99
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets