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Waimanalo Beach

Hawaii · 4,823 residents · 1.975 sq mi
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Waimanalo Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $614,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 109%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,823
+13%since 2000
from 4,271 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,442 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 2,163 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+17%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Waimanalo Beach
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,333
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,781 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,803
+85%since 2000
from $16,089 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$614,600
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $195,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$808
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $913 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
21.4% rent
Afford Score
6.1
+75%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic11.5%(491)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(277)
Asian5.2%(220)
Other0%
Diversity Score78.5%(3,352)
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.4%(503)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(425)
Asian3.6%(174)
Other78.2%(3,769)
Diversity Score47.9%(2,310)
Diversity Score
48
−39%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
+37%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−90.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waimanalo Beach, Hawaii?

Waimanalo Beach, Hawaii has about 4,823 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waimanalo Beach, Hawaii?

The typical household in Waimanalo Beach, Hawaii earns about $100,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waimanalo Beach, Hawaii expensive?

In Waimanalo Beach, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $614,600, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Waimanalo Beach, Hawaii?

About 24.6% of adults age 25 and over in Waimanalo Beach, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waimanalo Beach, Hawaii?

About 5.6% of people in Waimanalo Beach, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waimanalo Beach, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Waimanalo Beach, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 638 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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