Waimalu is a CDP located in Honolulu County Hawaii. Waimalu has a 2024 population of 13,966. Waimalu is currently growing at a rate of 0.12% annually and its population has increased by 1.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,714 in 2020.
The average household income in Waimalu is $108,980 with a poverty rate of 6.68%. The median age in Waimalu is 41.8 years: 42 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waimalu was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7,286 | 52.3% |
| Two or more races | 3,652 | 26.21% |
| White | 1,807 | 12.97% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 546 | 3.92% |
| Black or African American | 533 | 3.83% |
| Other race | 74 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.24% |
Asian
Two or more races
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,765 | 2.41 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Married | 2,477 | 3.03 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Non Family | 2,315 | 1.19 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Female | 775 | 3.68 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
| Male | 198 | 4.04 | 89.9 | 10.1 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
63.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 444 | 4.26% |
| Associates Degree | 1,375 | 13.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,336 | 22.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,235 | 11.85% |
| High School Graduate | 2,653 | 25.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 212 | 2.03% |
| Some College | 2,171 | 20.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5,784 | 5,288 | 2,036 |
| 2+ Races | 2,133 | 2,053 | 618 |
| White | 1,302 | 1,275 | 593 |
| Hispanic | 752 | 682 | 167 |
| Black | 501 | 489 | 155 |
| Islander | 383 | 371 | 100 |
| Other Race | 31 | 31 | 21 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,833 | $68,103 | $60,458 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,607 | $75,000 | $64,794 |
| High School Graduate | $45,797 | $54,167 | $40,950 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $68,125 | $0 | $68,472 |
| Overall | $57,103 | $60,192 | $52,136 |
| Some College | $53,357 | $56,812 | $44,674 |
$57,103
Average Earnings
$60,192
Average Male
$52,136
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.18% of Waimalu residents speak only English, while 25.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 22.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7,286 | 565 | 7.75% |
| Multiple | 3,652 | 201 | 5.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,099 | 123 | 11.19% |
| White | 1,511 | 65 | 4.3% |
| Islander | 546 | 44 | 8.06% |
| Black | 533 | 18 | 3.38% |
6.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.52%
Male Poverty Rate
8.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waimalu is Hispanic, with 11.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waimalu is Black, with 3.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.26% |
| Some College | 3.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 45.07% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.6% |
| Male Employed | 2.94% |
| Female Employed | 1.99% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,605 | $121,348 |
| Households | $85,710 | $108,980 |
| Married Families | $112,869 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $64,489 | $80,994 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.2%
Male Marriage Rate
45.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,326
Number of Veterans
1,123
Male Veterans
203
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 536 |
| Vietnam | 403 |
| First Gulf War | 304 |
| Korea | 85 |
| World War II | 45 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 391 |
| 75+ | 325 |
| 65 to 74 | 238 |
| 18 to 34 | 203 |
| 55 to 64 | 169 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 426 | 6.57% |
| White | 388 | 27.02% |
| 2+ Races | 332 | 13.51% |
| Black | 94 | 33.57% |
| Hispanic | 88 | 11.22% |
| Islander | 77 | 20.1% |
| Other Race | 9 | 17.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.3%
Labor Force Participation
59%
Employment Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
56.89%
Born in Waimalu
80.76%
Native Born
19.24%
Foreign Born
6.99%
Non Citizen
12.25%
Naturalized
80.76% of Waimalu residents were born in the United States, with 56.89% having been born in Hawaii. 6.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,966 | 17 | 0.12% |
| 2023 | 13,949 | 17 | 0.12% |
| 2022 | 13,932 | 114 | 0.83% |
| 2021 | 13,818 | 104 | 0.76% |
| 2020 | 13,714 | -329 | -2.34% |
| 2019 | 14,043 | 659 | 4.92% |
| 2018 | 13,384 | 226 | 1.72% |
| 2017 | 13,158 | -320 | -2.37% |
| 2016 | 13,478 | 145 | 1.09% |
| 2015 | 13,333 | 653 | 5.15% |
| 2014 | 12,680 | -849 | -6.28% |
| 2013 | 13,529 | -108 | -0.79% |
| 2012 | 13,637 | -389 | -2.77% |
| 2011 | 14,026 | 296 | 2.16% |
| 2010 | 13,730 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 29,371 | -629 | -2.1% |
| 1990 | 30,000 | 27,018 | 906.04% |
| 1970 | 2,982 | -10,984 | -78.65% |