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Wailua Homesteads

Hawaii · 5,188 residents · 7.306 sq mi
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Wailua Homesteads is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $81,479. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $675,300. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,188
+14%since 2000
from 4,567 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
710 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 625 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.6
+12%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
4K5K6K7K7K2000201020202024Wailua Homesteads
20245K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,479
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,047 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,873
+39%since 2000
from $23,675 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$675,300
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,950
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $855 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.1%
−18.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
36.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.3
+41%since 2000
from 5.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.1%(1,738)
Black0.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(403)
Asian23.3%(1,064)
Other0%
Diversity Score73%(3,333)
2010
White, non-Hispanic44.2%(2,294)
Black0.4%(20)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(447)
Asian20.1%(1,042)
Other37.8%(1,962)
Diversity Score85.9%(4,456)
Diversity Score
86
+18%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+67%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.7%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Female
46.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wailua Homesteads, Hawaii?

Wailua Homesteads, Hawaii has about 5,188 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wailua Homesteads, Hawaii?

The typical household in Wailua Homesteads, Hawaii earns about $81,479 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wailua Homesteads, Hawaii expensive?

In Wailua Homesteads, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $675,300, and the typical rent is about $1,950 a month.

How educated are people in Wailua Homesteads, Hawaii?

About 27.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wailua Homesteads, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wailua Homesteads, Hawaii?

About 2.4% of people in Wailua Homesteads, 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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