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Waimalu

Hawaii · 13,730 residents · 1.831 sq mi
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Waimalu is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,244. Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 15,641 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $392,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,730
−53%since 2000
from 29,371 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
7,499 / sq mi
−53%since 2000
from 16,041 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+6%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K16K21K27K32K1990201020202024Waimalu
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,244
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,210 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,577
+33%since 2000
from $25,913 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services9.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$392,900
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,375
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $962 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.9%
−19.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
43.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.2
+30%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic15.6%(2,142)
Black2.6%(359)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(1,173)
Asian47.9%(6,578)
Other22%(3,020)
Diversity Score83.5%(11,464)
Diversity Score
83
+41%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+27%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.6%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
18.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.8%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waimalu, Hawaii?

Waimalu, Hawaii has about 13,730 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waimalu, Hawaii?

The typical household in Waimalu, Hawaii earns about $76,244 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 $392,900, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in Waimalu, Hawaii?

About 32.2% 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 4.2% 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 16,237 residents, a change of about -54 percent over that period.

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

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