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Waialae-Kahala

Hawaii · Honolulu · 9,263 residents · 3.821 sq mi
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The short version

Waialae-Kahala is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $163,585. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,543,767. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 89% more than the Honolulu median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Waialae-Kahala; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
78% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,263
Population density
2,424 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
52.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$163,585
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$78,923
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,543,767
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,964
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.7%
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic20.7%(1,917)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(465)
Asian55.7%(5,156)
Other18.6%(1,725)
Diversity Score76.3%(7,065)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.7%(1,917)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(465)
Asian55.7%(5,156)
Other18.6%(1,725)
Diversity Score76.3%(7,065)
Diversity Score
76
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Foreign born
18.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waialae-Kahala, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?

Waialae-Kahala, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii has about 9,263 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waialae-Kahala, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?

The typical household in Waialae-Kahala, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii earns about $163,585 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waialae-Kahala, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii expensive?

In Waialae-Kahala, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $1,543,767, and the typical rent is about $2,964 a month.

How educated are people in Waialae-Kahala, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?

About 61.5% of adults age 25 and over in Waialae-Kahala, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waialae-Kahala, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?

About 7.7% of people in Waialae-Kahala, Urban Honolulu, 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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