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Waikoloa

Hawaii · 7,104 residents · 15.762 sq mi
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Waikoloa is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,991. Population has grown 48% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $471,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,104
+48%since 2000
from 4,806 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
451 / sq mi
+48%since 2000
from 305 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+23%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024Waikoloa
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,991
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,040 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,542
+48%since 2000
from $21,328 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$471,000
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $196,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,589
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $795 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 52.2% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
6.1
+56%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.9%(2,980)
Black0.5%(35)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(728)
Asian15.7%(1,115)
Other28.6%(2,032)
Diversity Score86.1%(6,115)
Diversity Score
86
+31%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+87%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
17.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waikoloa, Hawaii?

Waikoloa, Hawaii has about 7,104 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waikoloa, Hawaii?

The typical household in Waikoloa, Hawaii earns about $76,991 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 $471,000, and the typical rent is about $1,589 a month.

How educated are people in Waikoloa, Hawaii?

About 29.1% 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 7.7% 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 4,867 residents, a change of about 218 percent over that period.

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

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