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Waipahu

Hawaii · 40,482 residents · 2.678 sq mi
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Waipahu is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,895. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $868,600. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40,482
+22%since 2000
from 33,108 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
15,117 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 12,363 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
+13%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K34K37K41K45K1990201020202024Waipahu
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,895
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,444 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,626
+118%since 2000
from $14,484 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.8%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
+3%since 2010
from 0.431 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$868,600
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $260,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,658
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $664 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
40.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.4
+59%since 2000
from 5.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.1%(1,362)
Black0.8%(281)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(2,016)
Asian64.1%(21,232)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.8%(10,872)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(959)
Black0.7%(267)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(2,336)
Asian69.6%(28,176)
Other21.6%(8,744)
Diversity Score58.1%(23,529)
Diversity Score
58
+77%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.1%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+33%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.5%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
43.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2017
from 74.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
51.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 48.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waipahu, Hawaii?

Waipahu, Hawaii has about 40,482 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waipahu, Hawaii?

The typical household in Waipahu, Hawaii earns about $103,895 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waipahu, Hawaii expensive?

In Waipahu, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $868,600, and the typical rent is about $1,658 a month.

How educated are people in Waipahu, Hawaii?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Waipahu, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waipahu, Hawaii?

About 12.0% of people in Waipahu, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waipahu, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Waipahu, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,047 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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