Wailua, Hawaii
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +20.6% |
| 2008 | +51.5% |
| 2012 | +53.8% |
| 2016 | +32.3% |
| 2020 | +31.4% |
| 2024 | +19.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 59.1%Harris598 | 39.2%Trump397 | 1.7% | D+19.9 | R+11.5 | D+21.3 | 1,012 | |
| D | 64.9%Biden738 | 33.5%Trump381 | 1.7% | D+31.4 | R+1.0 | D+26.9 | 1,138 | |
| D | 62.6%Clinton573 | 30.3%Trump277 | 7.1% | D+32.3 | R+21.4 | D+30.3 | 915 | |
| D | 75.7%Obama660 | 21.9%Romney191 | 2.4% | D+53.8 | D+2.3 | D+49.9 | 872 | |
| D | 74.5%Obama490 | 22.9%McCain151 | 2.6% | D+51.5 | D+30.9 | D+44.2 | 658 | |
| D | 59.2%Kerry362 | 38.6%Bush236 | 2.3% | D+20.6 | — | D+23.0 | 612 |
Wailua sits in the Pacific. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 53.8 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 11.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 19.9 points.
A population of 2,697, a 38% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $69,167 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Wailua, Hawaii vote in 2024?
In 2024, Wailua, Hawaii voted Democratic by 19.9 points (D+19.9), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 1,012 votes cast, 598 went Democratic and 397 went Republican.
How many people live in Wailua, Hawaii?
Wailua, Hawaii has a population of 2,697 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Wailua, Hawaii?
Median household income in Wailua, Hawaii is $69,167 — below the national median of $80,734. The Hawaii state median is $100,389.
What is the political history of Wailua, Hawaii?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Wailua, Hawaii from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.