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CITY · 2020 ACS

Waikele

Hawaii · 7,509 residents · 1.1 sq mi
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Waikele is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,389. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $536,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,509
+1%since 2019
from 7,442 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
6,826 / sq mi
+1%since 2019
from 6,765 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+15%since 2019
from 35.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K201020202024Waikele
20248K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,389
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $107,578 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,563
+3%since 2019
from $43,086 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 70.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$536,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $508,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,329
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $2,317 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 68.5% in 2019
26.4% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+10%since 2019
from 4.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic19.6%(1,455)
Black1.4%(107)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(823)
Asian42.1%(3,133)
Other25.9%(1,924)
Diversity Score88.2%(6,561)
2020
White, non-Hispanic11%(829)
Black2.1%(154)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(659)
Asian54.1%(4,064)
Other25.6%(1,922)
Diversity Score79.1%(5,941)
Diversity Score
79
−10%since 2019
from 88 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 41.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 98.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 11.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
−3%since 2019
from 30.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 73.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 1.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.9%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 76.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 50.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 50.9% in 2019
Female
52.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 49.1% in 2019
Foreign born
15.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 14.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waikele, Hawaii?

Waikele, Hawaii has about 7,509 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waikele, Hawaii?

The typical household in Waikele, Hawaii earns about $103,389 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 $536,400, and the typical rent is about $2,329 a month.

How educated are people in Waikele, Hawaii?

About 38.8% 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 5.5% 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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