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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Waimalu

Hawaii · 29,967 residents · 1.831 sq mi
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Waimalu is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $51,985. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $325,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

29,967
+2%vs 2000
vs 29,371 in 2000
1990 – 2024
16,366 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 16,041 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.4
−14%vs 2000
vs 37.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
11K16K21K27K32K1990201020202024Waimalu
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,985
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,210 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,426
−21%vs 2000
vs $25,913 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.1%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$325,200
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $242,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$882
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $962 in 2000
US average: $450
64.2%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.1% in 2000
35.8% rent
6.3
+58%vs 2000
vs 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic16.1%(4,726)
Black2.3%(668)
Hispanic / Latino6%(1,753)
Asian54.4%(15,990)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.3%(17,405)
1990
White, non-Hispanic28.1%(8,434)
Black2.5%(740)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(1,771)
Asian68%(20,382)
Other1.4%(411)
Diversity Score64.1%(19,222)
64
+8%vs 2000
vs 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.7%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 32.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
88.6%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.6%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.1 min
+27%vs 2000
vs 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waimalu, Hawaii?

Waimalu, Hawaii has about 29,967 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Waimalu, Hawaii?

The typical household in Waimalu, Hawaii earns about $51,985 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waimalu, Hawaii expensive?

In Waimalu, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $325,200, and the typical rent is about $882 a month.

How educated are people in Waimalu, Hawaii?

About 31.7% of adults age 25 and over in Waimalu, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waimalu, Hawaii?

About 3.1% of people in Waimalu, 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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