This was 0.2 percent lower than the state average of 44.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 13,714.
94 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Waimalu for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 609 | 6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,645 | 26.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 125 | 1.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 599 | 5.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,692 | 16.7 |
| Associate's degree | 1,330 | 13.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,185 | 21.5 |
| Master's degree | 744 | 7.3 |
| Professional school degree | 130 | 1.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 94 | 0.9 |
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