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Waikele

Hawaii · 7,528 residents · 1.1 sq mi
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Waikele is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,525. Population has declined 5% since 2023. Median home value is $704,700. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% 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
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

7,528
−5%since 2023
from 7,950 in 2023
2010 – 2024
6,844 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 7,227 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
44.4
+8%since 2023
from 41.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
7K7K8K8K8K201020202024Waikele
20248K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$120,525
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $111,971 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$55,332
+3%since 2023
from $53,766 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 78.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
3.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.350
−4%since 2023
from 0.363 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$704,700
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $696,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$2,634
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,739 in 2023
US average: $1,442
71.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 69.5% in 2023
29.0% rent
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
28.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 28.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
54.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.8
−6%since 2023
from 6.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic8.1%(646)
Black2.2%(177)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(534)
Asian52.8%(4,195)
Other30.2%(2,398)
Diversity Score77.4%(6,151)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8%(602)
Black2%(150)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(419)
Asian60.6%(4,559)
Other23.9%(1,798)
Diversity Score70.8%(5,329)
71
−9%since 2023
from 77 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 34.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 96.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
13.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.4 min
−5%since 2023
from 27.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
77.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 74.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
7.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
9.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
73.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 76.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
23.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
55.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 54.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% in 2023
52.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 54.5% in 2023
15.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
6.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
10.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
1.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
98.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 98.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
84.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 79.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waikele, Hawaii?

Waikele, Hawaii has about 7,528 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waikele, Hawaii?

The typical household in Waikele, Hawaii earns about $120,525 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waikele, Hawaii expensive?

In Waikele, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $704,700, and the typical rent is about $2,634 a month.

How educated are people in Waikele, Hawaii?

About 39.2% of adults age 25 and over in Waikele, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waikele, Hawaii?

About 3.7% of people in Waikele, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

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

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