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CITY · 2010 ACS

Wailea

Hawaii · 5,938 residents · 7.444 sq mi
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Wailea is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,232. Population has declined 3% since 2011. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $1,000,001. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
49% 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
5,938
−3%vs 2011
vs 6,129 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
798 / sq mi
−3%vs 2011
vs 823 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
50.5
+6%vs 2011
vs 47.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,232
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $66,818 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,941
+8%vs 2011
vs $46,322 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.6%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
+6%vs 2011
vs 0.449 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services10%
US avg: 7%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $958,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,683
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,662 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.8%
−22.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.8% in 2011
43.4% rent
Vacancy rate
49.5%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
53.9%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.0%
−12.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
13.7
−5%vs 2011
vs 14.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(4,191)
Black0.6%(34)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(454)
Asian6.5%(398)
Other17.2%(1,052)
Diversity Score61.7%(3,779)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(4,439)
Black0.6%(38)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(409)
Asian8.7%(517)
Other17.1%(1,017)
Diversity Score60.8%(3,609)
Diversity Score
61
−1%vs 2011
vs 62 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.5%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.2%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
−13%vs 2011
vs 24.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.9%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.4% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.9%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.8% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.9%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.9%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.2%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.1% in 2011
Female
47.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.9% in 2011
Foreign born
13.8%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wailea, Hawaii?

Wailea, Hawaii has about 5,938 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wailea, Hawaii?

The typical household in Wailea, Hawaii earns about $73,232 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wailea, Hawaii expensive?

In Wailea, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $1,683 a month.

How educated are people in Wailea, Hawaii?

About 48.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wailea, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wailea, Hawaii?

About 13.8% of people in Wailea, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

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