Wailua
Census-designated place in Kauai County, Hawaii
Wailua is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kauai County, Hawaii, with 2,359 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kapaa, 2.5 miles NW.
- 2,359residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 4.0 km²
- 1,536 / sq mipopulation density
- 96746ZIP code
About Wailua
Wailua (literally, "two waters" in Hawaiian) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kauaʻi County, Hawaiʻi, United States. The population was 2,359 at the 2020 census, up from 2,083 at the 2000 census.
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Living in Wailua
- Median household income
- $69,167
- Median home value
- $790,800
- Median rent
- $2,310/mo
- Median age
- 44.8
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Wailua had 2,359 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,359 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,536 per sq mi (593 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wailua at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Kauai County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,359 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.54 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 22.0541° N, 159.3368° W |
| ZIP code | 96746 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1577000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wailua
- Kapaa2.5 mi NW
- Wailua Homesteads3.0 mi W
- Hanamaulu4.0 mi S
- Lihue5.8 mi S
- Anahola6.4 mi N
- Puhi7.3 mi SW
- Kilauea11.9 mi N
- Omao12.5 mi SW
- Koloa13.1 mi SW
- Kalihiwai13.4 mi NW
- Poipu13.9 mi SW
- Lawai14.0 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Wailua
What county is Wailua in?
Wailua is in Kauai County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Wailua, HI?
2,359 people lived in Wailua at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wailua, HI?
The ZIP code of Wailua is 96746.
What is the elevation of Wailua?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wailua?
Kapaa (2.5 mi), Wailua Homesteads (3.0 mi), Hanamaulu (4.0 mi), Lihue (5.8 mi), Anahola (6.4 mi).
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