Population 1,772 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Waimea Kauai
Household size in Waimea Kauai
| Period | Waimea Kauai | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.35 | 3.12 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.89 | 3.20 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.70 | 3.18 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.64 | 3.06 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.71 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Waimea Kauai average 2.64 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in Hawaii as a whole, where it has 3.06 people. Household size has dropped from 3.35 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Waimea Kauai
| Period | Waimea Kauai | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.5 | 39.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.7 | 42.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.4 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
Waimea Kauai skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Waimea Kauai
| Period | Waimea Kauai | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in seven households in Waimea Kauai (15.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Waimea Kauai
Renters in Waimea Kauai
| Period | Waimea Kauai | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.2% | 40.7% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 53.6% | 42.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.8% | 41.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 53.7% | 37.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | −3.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Waimea Kauai: 53.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 44.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Waimea Kauai
| Period | Waimea Kauai | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 10.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Waimea Kauai: 15.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Waimea Kauai
| Period | Waimea Kauai | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1978 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | −9 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Waimea Kauai is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1972, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Waimea Kauai
| Period | Waimea Kauai | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,141 | $1,393 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,180 | $1,482 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,219 | $1,829 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,597 | $2,199 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$456 | +$806 | +$606 |
The median renter in Waimea Kauai pays $1,597 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in Hawaii as a whole ($2,199). Rent takes 31.1% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Waimea Kauai
Bachelor's degrees in Waimea Kauai
| Period | Waimea Kauai | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5% | 28.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 29.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.1% | 32.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.5% | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +6.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Waimea Kauai than nationally: 28.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Waimea Kauai
| Period | Waimea Kauai | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.1% | 89.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.5% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.0% | 91.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.9% | 93.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Waimea Kauai: 97.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Waimea Kauai
| Period | Waimea Kauai | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.8% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 4.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.0% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Waimea Kauai has been low: just 1.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Waimea Kauai compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waimea Kauai | 2.64 | 44.7 | 15.0% | 53.7% | 15.9% | 1972 | $1,597 | 28.5% | 97.9% | 1.0% |
| Makaweli | 3.65 | 42.5 | 15.9% | 83.0% | 12.9% | 1945 | $986 | 6.8% | 81.6% | 8.0% |
| Kekaha | 3.79 | 38.6 | 17.8% | 32.7% | 11.2% | 1972 | $2,220 | 20.7% | 80.2% | 2.4% |
| Kaumakani | 3.65 | 42.5 | 15.9% | 83.0% | 12.9% | 1945 | $986 | 6.8% | 81.6% | 8.0% |
| Hanapepe Heights | 3.65 | 42.5 | 15.9% | 83.0% | 12.9% | 1945 | $986 | 6.8% | 81.6% | 8.0% |
| Hanapepe | 3.58 | 40.3 | 10.8% | 32.2% | 7.7% | 1974 | $2,021 | 19.9% | 91.9% | 3.6% |
| Mana | 3.00 | 52.9 | 16.0% | 52.1% | 60.1% | 1980 | $2,003 | 31.7% | 80.1% | 4.1% |
| Eleele | 3.58 | 39.5 | 7.3% | 27.8% | 5.7% | 1989 | $1,252 | 18.0% | 91.9% | 2.6% |
| Kalaheo | 2.76 | 44.8 | 7.9% | 20.1% | 14.4% | 1986 | $1,861 | 37.2% | 97.8% | 4.7% |
| Lawai | 2.82 | 43.8 | 13.9% | 41.4% | 17.0% | 1986 | $1,742 | 33.7% | 94.3% | 8.5% |
| Kukuiula | 2.39 | 44.6 | 14.9% | 54.1% | 37.8% | 1987 | $1,274 | 36.3% | 94.2% | 7.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Waimea Kauai. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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