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Wahiawa

Hawaii · 18,658 residents · 2.289 sq mi
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Wahiawa has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,818. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $569,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,658
+16%since 2000
from 16,151 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
8,151 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 7,056 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+5%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K17K18K19K1990201020202024Wahiawa
202418K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,818
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,257 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,842
+101%since 2000
from $16,366 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.5%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$569,200
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,384
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $644 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 46.6% in 2000
52.1% rent
Afford Score
8.2
+41%since 2000
from 5.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic10.2%(1,640)
Black1.9%(306)
Hispanic / Latino11%(1,777)
Asian44.6%(7,197)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.5%(10,414)
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.9%(1,668)
Black1.7%(320)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(2,488)
Asian37.3%(6,953)
Other30.1%(5,618)
Diversity Score86.7%(16,181)
Diversity Score
87
+35%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
17.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wahiawa, Hawaii?

Wahiawa, Hawaii has about 18,658 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wahiawa, Hawaii?

The typical household in Wahiawa, Hawaii earns about $69,818 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 $569,200, and the typical rent is about $1,384 a month.

How educated are people in Wahiawa, Hawaii?

About 24.6% 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 12.6% of people in Wahiawa, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wahiawa, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Wahiawa, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,272 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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