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Wainiha

Hawaii · 419 residents · 2.465 sq mi
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Wainiha is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,750. The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 253 residents. Median home value is $640,600. Households here earn about 31% more than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
419
+152%since 2019
from 166 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
170 / sq mi
+152%since 2019
from 67 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
+1%since 2019
from 36.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
13124234345456201020202024Wainiha
2024362
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,750
+277%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $28,500 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2011 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,257
+95%since 2019
from $14,505 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.8%
+40.0 ptssince 2019
from 20.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
−36.6 ptssince 2019
from 51.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade24.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing22.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$640,600
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $525,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2011 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,075
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $933 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2019
from 58.3% in 2019
32.9% rent
Afford Score
5.9
−68%since 2019
from 18.4 in 2019
2011 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic44%(73)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(5)
Asian10.8%(18)
Other42.2%(70)
Diversity Score77%(128)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(237)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(26)
Asian5%(21)
Other55.3%(232)
Diversity Score72.8%(305)
Diversity Score
73
−5%since 2019
from 77 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 33.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 95.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
−28%since 2019
from 20.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.4%
+22.4 ptssince 2019
from 41.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 15.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.7%
+19.9 ptssince 2019
from 52.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2019
from 51.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2019
from 41.6% in 2019
Female
47.2%
−11.2 ptssince 2019
from 58.4% in 2019
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
27.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2019
from 15.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wainiha, Hawaii?

Wainiha, Hawaii has about 419 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wainiha, Hawaii?

The typical household in Wainiha, Hawaii earns about $108,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wainiha, Hawaii expensive?

In Wainiha, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $640,600, and the typical rent is about $1,075 a month.

How educated are people in Wainiha, Hawaii?

About 29.6% of adults age 25 and over in Wainiha, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wainiha, Hawaii?

About 15.2% of people in Wainiha, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

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

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