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Waimanalo

Hawaii · 6,057 residents · 4.358 sq mi
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Waimanalo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,620. 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 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $635,900. Households here earn about 32% more than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 112%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,057
+65%since 2000
from 3,664 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,390 / sq mi
+65%since 2000
from 841 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+26%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Waimanalo
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,620
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,594 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,555
+137%since 2000
from $12,493 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.4%
+31.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$635,900
+112%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $199,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,327
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $639 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
39.4% rent
Afford Score
5.8
+39%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.7%(650)
Black0.4%(23)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(587)
Asian19.1%(1,157)
Other61.2%(3,704)
Diversity Score72.2%(4,373)
Diversity Score
72
−3%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+39%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.9%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.8%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
11.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waimanalo, Hawaii?

Waimanalo, Hawaii has about 6,057 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waimanalo, Hawaii?

The typical household in Waimanalo, Hawaii earns about $109,620 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 $635,900, and the typical rent is about $1,327 a month.

How educated are people in Waimanalo, Hawaii?

About 18.4% 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 9.3% 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 2,549 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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