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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

7,310
+83%since 1990
from 4,004 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,714 / sq mi
+83%since 1990
from 939 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.9
+8%since 1990
from 30.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K5K8K10K12K1990201020202024Waihee-Waiehu
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

$212,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $172,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$638
−40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $803 in 1990
US average: $602
81.9%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 81.1% in 1990
18.1% rent
3.4
−10%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic21.3%(851)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(293)
Asian77.5%(3,103)
Diversity Score54.3%(2,175)
2000
White, non-Hispanic11.9%(870)
Black0.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(570)
Asian44.5%(3,256)
Diversity Score59.4%(4,339)
59
+9%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

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%
3.8%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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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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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