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Waikiki

Hawaii · Honolulu · 19,665 residents · 0.837 sq mi
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The short version

Waikiki has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,039. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $531,105. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs. These figures are approximated by combining the 11 census tracts that make up Waikiki; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
40% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,665
Population density
23,495 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
49.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,039
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$57,605
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
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
$531,105
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,956
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.5%
59.5% rent
Vacancy rate
30.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic38.4%(7,553)
Black2.4%(479)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(1,345)
Asian37.4%(7,355)
Other14.9%(2,933)
Diversity Score85.6%(16,840)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.4%(7,553)
Black2.4%(479)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(1,345)
Asian37.4%(7,355)
Other14.9%(2,933)
Diversity Score85.6%(16,840)
Diversity Score
86
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
37.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
22.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
34.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Foreign born
34.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waikiki, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?

Waikiki, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii has about 19,665 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waikiki, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?

The typical household in Waikiki, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii earns about $72,039 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waikiki, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii expensive?

In Waikiki, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $531,105, and the typical rent is about $1,956 a month.

How educated are people in Waikiki, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?

About 46.9% of adults age 25 and over in Waikiki, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waikiki, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?

About 14.3% of people in Waikiki, 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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