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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wahiawa

Hawaii · 16,151 residents · 2.289 sq mi
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Wahiawa has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,257. Population has declined 7% since 1990. Median home value is $238,900. Despite a median home value of $238,900, the poverty rate sits 35% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,151
−7%since 1990
from 17,386 in 1990
1990 – 2024
7,056 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 7,595 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.5
+19%since 1990
from 31.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K16K17K18K19K1990201020202024Wahiawa
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,257
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,173 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,366
+20%since 1990
from $13,602 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.7%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$238,900
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $189,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$644
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $560 in 1990
US average: $602
46.6%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 47.3% in 1990
53.4% rent
5.8
+1%since 1990
from 5.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic23.1%(4,012)
Black4.1%(714)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(1,884)
Asian68.9%(11,976)
Diversity Score69.8%(12,131)
2000
White, non-Hispanic10.2%(1,640)
Black1.9%(306)
Hispanic / Latino11%(1,777)
Asian44.6%(7,197)
Diversity Score64.5%(10,414)
64
−8%since 1990
from 70 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.8%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.0%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.9 min
−8%since 1990
from 26.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wahiawa, Hawaii?

Wahiawa, Hawaii has about 16,151 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wahiawa, Hawaii?

The typical household in Wahiawa, Hawaii earns about $41,257 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wahiawa, Hawaii expensive?

In Wahiawa, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $238,900, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Wahiawa, Hawaii?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wahiawa, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wahiawa, Hawaii?

About 16.7% of people in Wahiawa, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wahiawa, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Wahiawa, Hawaii has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,235 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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