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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

White20.2%
Black or African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)5.1%
Two or More Races11.0%

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 & Management25.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services23.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate9.6%
Construction9.3%
Public Administration6.3%
Information5.8%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.9%
Manufacturing2.6%
Retail Trade2.1%
Agriculture & Mining2.1%
Transportation & Warehousing0.6%

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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.