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Waikele

Hawaii · 7,479 residents · 1.1 sq mi
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Waikele is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $84,011. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $437,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,479
−1%vs 2011
vs 7,538 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
6,799 / sq mi
−1%vs 2011
vs 6,853 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
+7%vs 2011
vs 35.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K201020202024Waikele
20248K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,011
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $89,146 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,116
−7%vs 2011
vs $38,842 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
57.3%
−7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.300
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.299 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$437,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $434,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,753
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,813 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.9% in 2011
24.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.9%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.0%
+15.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.2
+7%vs 2011
vs 4.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic13.9%(1,047)
Black1.8%(133)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(381)
Asian56.8%(4,279)
Other22.5%(1,698)
Diversity Score75.6%(5,699)
2010
White, non-Hispanic14.7%(1,096)
Black2.6%(191)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(551)
Asian53%(3,963)
Other22.8%(1,708)
Diversity Score80.3%(6,006)
Diversity Score
80
+6%vs 2011
vs 76 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.2%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+3%vs 2011
vs 31.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.3%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.0%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.2% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.3% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.1%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.2% in 2011
Female
49.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.8% in 2011
Foreign born
19.6%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waikele, Hawaii?

Waikele, Hawaii has about 7,479 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waikele, Hawaii?

The typical household in Waikele, Hawaii earns about $84,011 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 $437,900, and the typical rent is about $1,753 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 2.7% of people in Waikele, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

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