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Waianae

Hawaii · 13,177 residents · 5.394 sq mi
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Waianae is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,408. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $302,800. At a median age of 29.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,177
+25%since 2000
from 10,506 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,443 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 1,948 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
29.8
+3%since 2000
from 28.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K10K11K13K15K1990201020202024Waianae
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,408
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,717 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,097
+36%since 2000
from $13,348 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$302,800
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,120
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $631 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+39%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic8%(844)
Black0.7%(69)
Hispanic / Latino14%(1,471)
Asian18.1%(1,905)
Other0%
Diversity Score80.8%(8,485)
2010
White, non-Hispanic6.9%(912)
Black0.7%(97)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(2,099)
Asian13.5%(1,783)
Other66.1%(8,713)
Diversity Score68%(8,965)
Diversity Score
68
−16%since 2000
from 81 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.3 min
+9%since 2000
from 36.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
11.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.1%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waianae, Hawaii?

Waianae, Hawaii has about 13,177 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waianae, Hawaii?

The typical household in Waianae, Hawaii earns about $63,408 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waianae, Hawaii expensive?

In Waianae, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $302,800, and the typical rent is about $1,120 a month.

How educated are people in Waianae, Hawaii?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Waianae, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waianae, Hawaii?

About 15.6% of people in Waianae, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waianae, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Waianae, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,419 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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

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