Waipahu, Hawaii

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
39,873
Population
$87,961
Median Income
$805,400
Home Value
39.6
Median Age

Demographics

Waipahu has a population of 39,873 with a median age of 39.6. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

Asian
67.2%
Other
21.6%
Hispanic
6.2%
White
4.4%
Black
0.6%
Demographic Value
Total Population39,873
Median Age39.6
White4.4%
Black or African American0.6%
Asian67.2%
Hispanic or Latino6.2%
Other / Two or More Races21.6%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Waipahu is $87,961, which is 17.0% above the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $28,426. The poverty rate is 11.6%.

$87,961
Median Household Income
$28,426
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Waipahu is 4.8%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Waipahu, 85.2% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4.2% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
85.2%
Bachelor's+
18.6%
Graduate+
4.2%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher85.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher18.6%
Graduate or Professional Degree4.2%

Housing

The median home value in Waipahu is $805,400, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,518. The homeownership rate is 57.5%.

$805,400
Median Home Value
$1,518/mo
Median Rent
57.5%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$805,400
Median Monthly Rent$1,518
Homeownership Rate57.5%
Vacancy Rate4.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Waipahu, Hawaii?
The population of Waipahu, Hawaii is 39,873 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Waipahu, Hawaii?
The median household income in Waipahu, Hawaii is $87,961. This is 17.0% above the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Waipahu, Hawaii?
The median home value in Waipahu, Hawaii is $805,400. The median monthly rent is $1,518.
What percentage of people in Waipahu have a college degree?
In Waipahu, Hawaii, 18.6% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 85.2% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Waipahu, Hawaii an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Waipahu, Hawaii is 9.2x (median home value $805,400 vs. median income $87,961), making it relatively expensive by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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