Waikoloa Beach Resort, Hawaii Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 656, Waikoloa Beach Resort's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Waikoloa Beach Resort is a small community located in Hawaii, within Hawaii County. The total population is 656. It ranks as the 138th most populous out of 163 Census-designated places in Hawaii.

Age Demographics

The median age in Waikoloa Beach Resort is 67.6 years. This is 65% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 5.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 18.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Waikoloa Beach Resort is $101,818. This is 1% higher than the state median of $100,389. It is also 26% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.7%. This is 126% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $1,365,700. Housing costs are 63% higher than the state median of $839,100. The home-value-to-income ratio of 13.4x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 63.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Waikoloa Beach Resort has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.4% of all residents. Asian residents account for 7.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (85.4% vs 20.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 9.9%. The Asian population (7.3%) is well below the state average of 36.4%.

Education

56.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Waikoloa Beach Resort in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 57% higher than the state rate of 36.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 99.5%. Notably, 30.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Waikoloa Beach Resort, Hawaii is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Hawaii state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 163 Census-designated places in Hawaii. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.