Waimea
Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii
Waimea is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, with 9,904 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,671 ft (814 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kukuihaele, 8.7 miles NE.
- 9,904residents (2020 Census)
- 2,671 ftelevation · 814 m
- 39.4 sq miland area · 102.0 km²
- 251 / sq mipopulation density
- 96743ZIP code
About Waimea
Waimea is a landlocked community in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, United States. Waimea is the center for ranching activities and paniolo culture. The name Waimea means reddish water. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined that community as a census-designated place (CDP). The population was 7,028 at the 2000 census and 9,212 at the 2010 census.
Since each U.S. state cannot have more than one post office of the same name, and there is a post office in Waimea, Kauai County, the official U.S. Post Office designation for Waimea is Kamuela, although this name is only used by the post office, not by locals nor road signage.
The Parker Ranch in and around Waimea is the largest privately owned cattle ranch in the United States, and the annual Fourth of July rodeo is a major event. The Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival is held annually in the first week of February.
Waimea is home to the headquarters of two astronomical observatories located on Mauna Kea, the W. M. Keck Observatory and the Canada–France–Hawaii Telescope. It is headquarters of the International Lunar Observatory Association.
Waimea is the home of Hawaii Preparatory Academy and Parker School, two of the top independent schools in Hawaii.
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Living in Waimea
- Median household income
- $100,198
- Median home value
- $677,400
- Median rent
- $1,867/mo
- Median age
- 42.5
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Waimea had 9,904 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,904 |
|---|---|
| Density | 251 per sq mi (97 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Waimea at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Hawaii County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 9,904 (2020) |
| Land area | 39.38 sq mi (102.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,671 ft (814 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.0103° N, 155.6255° W |
| ZIP code | 96743 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1578500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Waimea
- Kukuihaele8.7 mi NE
- Honokaa11.4 mi NE
- Waikoloa Village12.5 mi W
- Puako14.9 mi W
- Paauilo16.4 mi E
- Waikoloa Beach Resort17.2 mi W
- Halaula17.3 mi NW
- Kapaau19.3 mi NW
- Hawi20.4 mi NW
- Laupahoehoe25.5 mi E
- Kaloko28.9 mi SW
- Kaiminani30.0 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Waimea
What county is Waimea in?
Waimea is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Waimea, HI?
9,904 people lived in Waimea at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Waimea, HI?
The ZIP code of Waimea is 96743.
What is the elevation of Waimea?
2,671 feet (814 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Waimea?
Kukuihaele (8.7 mi), Honokaa (11.4 mi), Waikoloa Village (12.5 mi), Puako (14.9 mi), Paauilo (16.4 mi).
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