Waimea
Census-designated place in Kauai County, Hawaii
Waimea is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kauai County, Hawaii, with 2,057 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Pakala Village, 2.2 miles SE.
- 2,057residents (2020 Census)
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.8 km²
- 1,110 / sq mipopulation density
- 96796ZIP code
About Waimea
Waimea (Hawaiian: [wɐjˈmɛjə, vɐjˈmɛjə], literally, "red water") is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kauaʻi County, Hawaii, United States. It is on the southwest coast of the island of Kauaʻi and had a population of 2,057 at the 2020 census. The first Europeans to reach Hawaii landed in Waimea in 1778 (giving rise to Kauaʻi's slogan "Hawaii's Original Visitor Destination").
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Living in Waimea
- Median household income
- $89,205
- Median home value
- $769,700
- Median rent
- $1,612/mo
- Median age
- 45.5
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Waimea had 2,057 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,057 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,110 per sq mi (428 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Waimea at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Kauai County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,057 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.85 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km²) |
| Coordinates | 21.9665° N, 159.6694° W |
| ZIP code | 96796 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1578800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Waimea
- Pakala Village2.2 mi SE
- Kekaha2.9 mi W
- Kaumakani4.3 mi SE
- Hanapepe6.4 mi SE
- Eleele6.9 mi SE
- Kalaheo10.2 mi E
- Lawai11.3 mi E
- Omao11.9 mi E
- Koloa14.1 mi E
- Poipu14.7 mi E
- Wainiha17.5 mi NE
- Puhi17.8 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Waimea
What county is Waimea in?
Waimea is in Kauai County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Waimea, HI?
2,057 people lived in Waimea at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Waimea, HI?
The ZIP code of Waimea is 96796.
What towns are near Waimea?
Pakala Village (2.2 mi), Kekaha (2.9 mi), Kaumakani (4.3 mi), Hanapepe (6.4 mi), Eleele (6.9 mi).
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