Waiohinu, Hawaii Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 152, Waiohinu'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

Waiohinu is a small community located in Hawaii, within Hawaii County. The total population is 152. It ranks as the 159th most populous out of 163 Census-designated places in Hawaii.

Age Demographics

The median age in Waiohinu is 33.7 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Waiohinu is $70,313. This is 30% lower than the state median of $100,389. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 39.1%. This is 289% 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 19.4%. This is 293% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $384,600. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $839,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.5x. 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 63.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Waiohinu is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 21.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (21.1% vs 9.9%). The Asian population (17.8%) is well below the state average of 36.4%.

Education

13.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 63% lower 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 91.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Waiohinu, 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.