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Waimanalo

Hawaii · 6,054 residents · 4.358 sq mi
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Waimanalo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,581. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 65% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $799,200. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 120%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,054
+65%since 2000
from 3,664 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,389 / sq mi
+65%since 2000
from 841 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
+17%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Waimanalo
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,581
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,594 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,415
+248%since 2000
from $12,493 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.9%
+32.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.504
+14%since 2010
from 0.443 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade0.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$799,200
+120%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $199,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,764
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $639 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.9
+64%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic9.6%(350)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(380)
Asian25.1%(919)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.2%(2,719)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.6%(520)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(938)
Asian13.1%(792)
Other62.8%(3,804)
Diversity Score69.6%(4,213)
Diversity Score
70
−6%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+39%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.3%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 10.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.6%
+22.1 ptssince 2017
from 76.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2016
from 82.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waimanalo, Hawaii?

Waimanalo, Hawaii has about 6,054 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waimanalo, Hawaii?

The typical household in Waimanalo, Hawaii earns about $116,581 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waimanalo, Hawaii expensive?

In Waimanalo, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $799,200, and the typical rent is about $1,764 a month.

How educated are people in Waimanalo, Hawaii?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Waimanalo, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waimanalo, Hawaii?

About 14.9% of people in Waimanalo, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waimanalo, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Waimanalo, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,546 residents, a change of about 73 percent over that period.

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

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