HarrisDemocratic55.3%573TrumpRepublican42.6%442OtherAll other candidates2.1%22
D+12.6- Lead
- 131
- Total
- 1,037
- vs nation
- D+14.1
- Turnout
- —
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President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic60.1%426TrumpRepublican37.0%262OtherAll other candidates3.0%21
D+23.1- Lead
- 164
- Total
- 709
- vs nation
- D+18.7
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic58.4%305TrumpRepublican32.4%169OtherAll other candidates9.2%48
D+26.1- Lead
- 136
- Total
- 522
- vs nation
- D+24.0
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic70.2%653RomneyRepublican28.5%265OtherAll other candidates1.3%12
D+41.7- Lead
- 388
- Total
- 930
- vs nation
- D+37.9
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic70.5%963McCainRepublican27.4%374OtherAll other candidates2.1%29
D+43.1- Lead
- 589
- Total
- 1,366
- vs nation
- D+35.8
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic52.8%685BushRepublican47.0%609OtherAll other candidates0.2%3
D+5.9- Lead
- 76
- Total
- 1,297
- vs nation
- D+8.3
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+12.6MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 3,0502024 5-year
- Median household income
- $88,2692024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 27.6%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.0%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 9.9%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+43.1 in 2008MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +5.9% |
| 2008 | +43.1% |
| 2012 | +41.7% |
| 2016 | +26.1% |
| 2020 | +23.1% |
| 2024 | +12.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 55.3%Harris573 | 42.6%Trump442 | 2.1% | D+12.6 | R+10.5 | D+14.1 | 1,037 | |
| D | 60.1%Biden426 | 37.0%Trump262 | 3.0% | D+23.1 | R+2.9 | D+18.7 | 709 | |
| D | 58.4%Clinton305 | 32.4%Trump169 | 9.2% | D+26.1 | R+15.7 | D+24.0 | 522 | |
| D | 70.2%Obama653 | 28.5%Romney265 | 1.3% | D+41.7 | R+1.4 | D+37.9 | 930 | |
| D | 70.5%Obama963 | 27.4%McCain374 | 2.1% | D+43.1 | — | D+35.8 | 1,366 | |
| D | 52.8%Kerry685 | 47.0%Bush609 | 0.2% | D+5.9 | — | D+8.3 | 1,297 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 1 Senate
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 62.7%567 | 37.3%338 | 905 |
| 2020 | D | 61.8%377 | 38.2%233 | 610 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 62.0%562 | 34.7%315 | 907 |
Waialua's demographics still reflect the multiethnic labor migrations that built Hawaii's sugar industry, and its rural North Shore setting keeps it politically distinct from Honolulu's urban precincts despite lying within the same county.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 43.1 points in 2008. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 10.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 12.6 points.
A population of 3,050, a 28% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $88,269 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Waialua, Hawaii vote in 2024?
In 2024, Waialua, Hawaii voted Democratic by 12.6 points (D+12.6), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 1,037 votes cast, 573 went Democratic and 442 went Republican.
How many people live in Waialua, Hawaii?
Waialua, Hawaii has a population of 3,050 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Waialua, Hawaii?
Median household income in Waialua, Hawaii is $88,269 — above the national median of $80,734. The Hawaii state median is $100,389.
What is the political history of Waialua, Hawaii?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Waialua, Hawaii from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.