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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Waimalu

Hawaii · 29,371 residents · 1.831 sq mi
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The short version

Waimalu is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $61,210. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $242,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,371
−2%since 1990
from 29,967 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
16,041 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 16,366 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.8
+17%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K16K21K27K32K1990201020202024Waimalu
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,210
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,985 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,913
+27%since 1990
from $20,426 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.9%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$242,100
−43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $325,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$962
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $882 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
62.1%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 64.2% in 1990
37.9% rent
Afford Score
4.0
−37%since 1990
from 6.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.4%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 31.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.6%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 88.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
−21%since 1990
from 25.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waimalu, Hawaii?

Waimalu, Hawaii has about 29,371 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Waimalu, Hawaii?

The typical household in Waimalu, Hawaii earns about $61,210 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 $242,100, and the typical rent is about $962 a month.

How educated are people in Waimalu, Hawaii?

About 32.4% 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 5.9% of people in Waimalu, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waimalu, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Waimalu, Hawaii has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 596 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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