Wainaku is a CDP located in Hawaii County Hawaii. Wainaku has a 2024 population of 990. Wainaku is currently declining at a rate of -1.59% annually and its population has decreased by -7.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,066 in 2020.
The average household income in Wainaku is $83,687 with a poverty rate of 7.53%. The median age in Wainaku is 44.5 years: 45.6 years for males, and 44.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wainaku was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 402 | 39.3% |
| Asian | 328 | 32.06% |
| White | 242 | 23.66% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 34 | 3.32% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 1.27% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
Asian
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 371 | 2.71 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Married | 183 | 3.16 | 86.9 | 13.1 |
| Non Family | 123 | 1.12 | 85.4 | 14.6 |
| Female | 59 | 4.63 | 61 | 39 |
| Male | 6 | 2.83 | 50 | 50 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
81.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 30 | 3.95% |
| Associates Degree | 92 | 12.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 152 | 20.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 72 | 9.49% |
| High School Graduate | 181 | 23.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42 | 5.53% |
| Some College | 190 | 25.03% |
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 | 288 | 235 | 67 |
| White | 222 | 219 | 82 |
| 2+ Races | 196 | 188 | 66 |
| Hispanic | 80 | 78 | 38 |
| Islander | 24 | 18 | 0 |
| Black | 13 | 11 | 1 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 47.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,028 | $34,250 | $33,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $34,792 | $0 | $34,063 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $72,821 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,563 | $0 | $28,750 |
| Overall | $34,786 | $40,694 | $31,094 |
| Some College | $24,500 | $35,500 | $24,000 |
$34,786
Average Earnings
$40,694
Average Male
$31,094
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.45% of Wainaku residents speak only English, while 27.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 23.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 328 | 49 | 14.94% |
| Hispanic | 119 | 25 | 21.01% |
| White | 230 | 20 | 8.7% |
| Islander | 34 | 4 | 11.76% |
| Multiple | 402 | 3 | 0.75% |
| Black | 13 | 1 | 7.69% |
7.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.89%
Male Poverty Rate
5.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wainaku is Hispanic, with 21.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wainaku is Multiple, with 0.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.25% |
| Some College | 2.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.75% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,857 | $99,572 |
| Households | $62,880 | $83,687 |
| Married Families | $77,386 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,688 | $41,685 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.7%
Male Marriage Rate
52.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
62
Number of Veterans
58
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 20 |
| Korea | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24 | 10.26% |
| Asian | 24 | 8% |
| Black | 5 | 38.46% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 2.16% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5.49% |
| Other Race | 4 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57%
Labor Force Participation
53.9%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
57.28%
Born in Wainaku
82.11%
Native Born
17.89%
Foreign Born
3.62%
Non Citizen
14.27%
Naturalized
82.11% of Wainaku residents were born in the United States, with 57.28% having been born in Hawaii. 3.62% 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 | 990 | -16 | -1.59% |
| 2023 | 1,006 | -17 | -1.66% |
| 2022 | 1,023 | 3 | 0.29% |
| 2021 | 1,020 | -46 | -4.32% |
| 2020 | 1,066 | -235 | -18.06% |
| 2019 | 1,301 | -57 | -4.2% |
| 2018 | 1,358 | 80 | 6.26% |
| 2017 | 1,278 | -15 | -1.16% |
| 2016 | 1,293 | -95 | -6.84% |
| 2015 | 1,388 | -57 | -3.94% |
| 2014 | 1,445 | 89 | 6.56% |
| 2013 | 1,356 | -79 | -5.51% |
| 2012 | 1,435 | -127 | -8.13% |
| 2011 | 1,562 | 338 | 27.61% |
| 2010 | 1,224 | 0 | 0% |