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Waipio Acres

Hawaii · 5,332 residents · 0.98 sq mi
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Waipio Acres is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,861. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $753,900. 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 40.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 124%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,332
+1%since 2000
from 5,298 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,441 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 5,406 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
+25%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Waipio Acres
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,861
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,594 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,436
+110%since 2000
from $19,251 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.8%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
+6%since 2010
from 0.326 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$753,900
+124%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $184,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,003
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $748 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.4%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.9
+113%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic17.2%(912)
Black4.9%(258)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(622)
Asian35.7%(1,889)
Other0%
Diversity Score80.2%(4,250)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.4%(607)
Black4.8%(257)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(783)
Asian39.4%(2,101)
Other29.7%(1,584)
Diversity Score90%(4,796)
Diversity Score
90
+12%since 2000
from 80 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.9%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
16.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.6%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2012
from 8.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−92.9 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2017
from 83.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 76.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waipio Acres, Hawaii?

Waipio Acres, Hawaii has about 5,332 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waipio Acres, Hawaii?

The typical household in Waipio Acres, Hawaii earns about $94,861 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waipio Acres, Hawaii expensive?

In Waipio Acres, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $753,900, and the typical rent is about $2,003 a month.

How educated are people in Waipio Acres, Hawaii?

About 26.9% of adults age 25 and over in Waipio Acres, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waipio Acres, Hawaii?

About 6.6% of people in Waipio Acres, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waipio Acres, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Waipio Acres, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 28 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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