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Waiohinu

Hawaii · 198 residents · 1.336 sq mi
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Waiohinu has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has fallen 29% since 2019, a loss of 80 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2019, reaching $350,000. Households here earn about 35% less than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
198
−29%since 2019
from 278 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
148 / sq mi
−29%since 2019
from 208 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
−6%since 2019
from 40.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
080160239319201020202024Waiohinu
2024152
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $38,000 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2012 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,739
+24%since 2019
from $19,090 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2019
from 31.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 16.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$350,000
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $227,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2012 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $907 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2019
from 64.3% in 2019
20.9% rent
Afford Score
6.5
+9%since 2019
from 6.0 in 2019
2012 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic14.4%(40)
Black2.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(24)
Asian20.1%(56)
Other54%(150)
Diversity Score79.9%(222)
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.2%(46)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(17)
Asian14.1%(28)
Other59.1%(117)
Diversity Score76.2%(151)
Diversity Score
76
−5%since 2019
from 80 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 20.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2019
from 87.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+8%since 2019
from 25.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
43.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2019
from 35.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.3%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 14.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 8.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 49.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2019
from 28.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 49.6% in 2019
Female
52.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 50.4% in 2019
Foreign born
7.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2019
from 12.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waiohinu, Hawaii?

Waiohinu, Hawaii has about 198 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waiohinu, Hawaii?

The typical household in Waiohinu, Hawaii earns about $53,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waiohinu, Hawaii expensive?

In Waiohinu, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $350,000, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Waiohinu, Hawaii?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Waiohinu, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waiohinu, Hawaii?

About 16.1% of people in Waiohinu, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

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