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Waianae

Hawaii · 13,614 residents · 5.394 sq mi
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Waianae has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,466. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $389,700. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $389,700, the poverty rate sits 64% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,614
+30%since 2000
from 10,506 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,524 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 1,948 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.4
+19%since 2000
from 28.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K10K11K13K15K1990201020202024Waianae
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,466
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,717 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,743
+70%since 2000
from $13,348 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$389,700
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,074
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $631 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
40.7% rent
Afford Score
5.8
+69%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic6.4%(867)
Black0.9%(123)
Hispanic / Latino16%(2,179)
Asian12.2%(1,666)
Other60.7%(8,263)
Diversity Score69.2%(9,422)
Diversity Score
69
−14%since 2000
from 81 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
48.5 min
+35%since 2000
from 36.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waianae, Hawaii?

Waianae, Hawaii has about 13,614 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waianae, Hawaii?

The typical household in Waianae, Hawaii earns about $67,466 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 $389,700, and the typical rent is about $1,074 a month.

How educated are people in Waianae, Hawaii?

About 14.5% 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 21.0% 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 4,856 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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

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