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Waihee-Waiehu

Hawaii · 9,234 residents · 4.264 sq mi
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Waihee-Waiehu is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,077. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 17% 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 $572,900. Households here earn about 31% more than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,234
+26%since 2000
from 7,310 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,166 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 1,714 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+18%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K5K8K10K12K1990201020202024Waihee-Waiehu
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,077
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,236 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,687
+65%since 2000
from $18,008 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.8%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$572,900
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $212,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,446
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $638 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
23.7% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+56%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score59.4%(4,339)
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.9%(1,100)
Black0.3%(27)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(905)
Asian34.3%(3,163)
Other42.8%(3,956)
Diversity Score83.7%(7,727)
Diversity Score
84
+41%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+26%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 75.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.2%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
15.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii?

Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii has about 9,234 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii earns about $109,077 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 $572,900, and the typical rent is about $1,446 a month.

How educated are people in Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii?

About 16.6% 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 7.3% 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 5,230 residents, a change of about 131 percent over that period.

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

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