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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Waihee-Waiehu

Hawaii · 7,310 residents · 4.264 sq mi
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Waihee-Waiehu is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $63,236. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 83% since 1990. Median home value is $212,600. Households here earn about 27% more than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,310
+83%since 1990
from 4,004 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Median age
32.9
+8%since 1990
from 30.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202411K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.3%(537)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 99.2%(676)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 1410.3%(756)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 198.6%(632)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.7%(416)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.7%(852)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4418.2%(1,327)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413.7%(1,002)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647.2%(528)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 744.7%(344)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 842.7%(197)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.6%(43)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,236
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,458 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,008
+36%since 1990
from $13,206 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.8%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $172,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
−40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $803 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
81.9%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 81.1% in 1990
18.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic21.3%(851)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(293)
Asian77.5%(3,103)
2000
White, non-Hispanic11.9%(870)
Black0.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(570)
Asian44.5%(3,256)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

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
19.2%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 21.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.5%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
−12%since 1990
from 19.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Marital status
Men 15+
Never married35.2%(922)
Married57.7%(1,514)
Widowed1.3%(34)
Divorced5.8%(152)
Women 15+
Never married25.8%(710)
Married58.6%(1,615)
Widowed8.3%(228)
Divorced7.3%(202)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii?

Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii has about 7,310 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii earns about $63,236 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 $212,600, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii?

About 19.2% 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 6.8% 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 3,306 residents, a change of about 83 percent over that period.

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

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