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Waikoloa

Hawaii · 7,543 residents · 15.762 sq mi
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Waikoloa has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,703. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $802,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 124%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,543
+57%since 2000
from 4,806 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
479 / sq mi
+57%since 2000
from 305 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
+12%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024Waikoloa
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,703
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,040 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,695
+63%since 2000
from $21,328 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.365 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$802,600
+124%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $196,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,177
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $795 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.5%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 52.2% in 2000
30.5% rent
Vacancy rate
28.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.9%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.8
+150%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44%(2,117)
Black0.5%(22)
Hispanic / Latino9%(432)
Asian15.8%(758)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.9%(3,165)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.6%(3,135)
Black1.9%(146)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(659)
Asian10.7%(810)
Other37%(2,793)
Diversity Score83.8%(6,323)
Diversity Score
84
+27%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+69%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−15.0 ptssince 2011
from 74.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.9%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
23.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 11.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2017
from 92.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.1%
−16.3 ptssince 2016
from 78.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2016
from 9.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waikoloa, Hawaii?

Waikoloa, Hawaii has about 7,543 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waikoloa, Hawaii?

The typical household in Waikoloa, Hawaii earns about $81,703 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waikoloa, Hawaii expensive?

In Waikoloa, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $802,600, and the typical rent is about $2,177 a month.

How educated are people in Waikoloa, Hawaii?

About 31.4% of adults age 25 and over in Waikoloa, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waikoloa, Hawaii?

About 12.4% of people in Waikoloa, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waikoloa, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Waikoloa, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,306 residents, a change of about 237 percent over that period.

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