Waimea Cdp (Hawaii County), Hawaii Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Waimea Cdp (Hawaii County), Hawaii is 10,242 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 34th-largest city in Hawaii. The median household income is $89,268, the median home value is $652,900, and the median age is 41.2.
10,242
Population
260
People / sq mi
$89,268
Median Income
$652,900
Median Home Value
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Waimea Cdp (Hawaii County) covers 39.4 sq mi of land at 260 people per square mile.
About Waimea Cdp (Hawaii County), HI
What distinguishes Waimea Cdp (Hawaii County) is density: among the most sparsely settled of US cities, around 260 people per square mile. With 10,242 residents, Waimea Cdp (Hawaii County) is a city in Hawaii. It ranks #34 among cities in Hawaii by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $89,268 — above the US median of $78,538. About 8.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $652,900, with typical rent around $2,039.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 39.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is above the national 14.0% at 15.1%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 20.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.1% |
| Two or More Races | 11.0% |
Economy & Income
$89,268
Median Household Income
$42,599
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$652,900
Median Home Value
$2,039
Median Rent
72.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.6%
High School+
39.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.6%
Drive Alone
68.0%
Public Transit
15.1%
Work From Home
29.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
23.4%
Foreign Born
60.1%
Non-English at Home
5.0%
Veterans
12.0%
With Disability
95.7%
Health Insurance
92.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 25.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 23.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.6% |
| Construction | 9.3% |
| Public Administration | 6.3% |
| Information | 5.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 2.6% |
| Retail Trade | 2.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 2.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Waimea Cdp (Hawaii County), Hawaii has a population of 10,242 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 34th-largest city in Hawaii.
The median household income in Waimea Cdp (Hawaii County), Hawaii is $89,268, with 8.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Waimea Cdp (Hawaii County), Hawaii is $652,900, with median monthly rent at $2,039 and a homeownership rate of 72.6%.
The median age in Waimea Cdp (Hawaii County), Hawaii is 41.2 years. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.