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Waihee-Waiehu

Hawaii · 10,988 residents · 4.264 sq mi
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Waihee-Waiehu is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,735. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $777,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 101%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,988
+50%since 2000
from 7,310 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,577 / sq mi
+39%since 2009
from 1,851 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
+20%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K5K8K10K12K1990201020202024Waihee-Waiehu
202411K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.1%(446)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.4%(594)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.9%(870)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.3%(1,026)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.2%(684)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.8%(1,073)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.9%(1,531)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.2%(1,454)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.9%(1,303)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.4%(1,366)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844%(438)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.8%(203)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$126,735
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,236 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,555
+97%since 2000
from $18,008 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.2%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
+6%since 2010
from 0.330 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$777,000
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $212,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,191
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $638 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
16.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
−21%since 2009
from 7.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
42
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic11.9%(870)
Black0.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(570)
Asian44.5%(3,256)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.9%(976)
Black1.8%(195)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(853)
Asian38.4%(4,222)
Other43.2%(4,742)
Diversity Score
81
Unchangedsince 2009
from 81 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.5%(275)
Puerto Rican2.3%(249)
Venezuelan1.1%(126)
Cuban0.7%(78)
Asian origin
Filipino23.6%(2,596)
Japanese8.3%(914)
Chinese2%(223)
Thai0.7%(80)
Vietnamese0.4%(47)
Okinawan0.2%(26)
Korean0.1%(7)
Laotian0%(1)
Pacific Islander origin
Native Hawaiian40.6%(4,463)
Samoan2.3%(257)
Tongan1.5%(166)
Chuukese0.3%(35)
Fijian0.2%(18)
Ancestry
Irish5.1%(558)
English2.9%(322)
Portuguese2.8%(309)
German2.4%(261)
Scottish1.2%(129)
Polish0.7%(82)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(61)
Italian0.5%(60)
Norwegian0.5%(56)
American0.2%(22)
Welsh0.2%(20)
Russian0.1%(14)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Serbian0.1%(14)
Dutch0.1%(8)
Swedish0.1%(7)
Arab0.1%(6)
Lebanese0.1%(6)
Danish0%(4)
French0%(3)
RANKED:Largest Native Hawaiian population · Largest Filipino population · Largest Japanese population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+37%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 75.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.2%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
14.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 9.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2017
from 85.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 73.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married45%(2,135)
Married46.3%(2,200)
Widowed4.8%(226)
Divorced4%(188)
Women 15+
Never married38.9%(1,683)
Married46.3%(2,006)
Widowed8.3%(360)
Divorced6.5%(280)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii?

Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii has about 10,988 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii?

The typical household in Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii earns about $126,735 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii expensive?

In Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $777,000, and the typical rent is about $2,191 a month.

How educated are people in Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii?

About 6.0% of people in Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,984 residents, a change of about 174 percent over that period.

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

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