Waipahu, HI Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Waipahu | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,642 | 1,409,851 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 13091.6 | 127.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.31% | 0.28% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.6 | 40.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 8,527 | 487,829 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Waipahu grew by 24.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 37,681 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Waipahu has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Waipahu | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $101,506 | $98,332 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.53% | 4.52% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Waipahu is about 3% higher than in Hawaii.
Housing
| Metric | Waipahu | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $875,001 | $555,557 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,614 | $1,937 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 60.2% | 62.5% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Waipahu is about 45.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,614 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Waipahu spend about 61 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 254 hours, about 10.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Waipahu | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.5 | 22.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 61.1 | 45.8 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 254 | 191 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,888 | $5,909 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 4.2% | 8.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 31,583 | 17,245 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,768 | 2,478 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Waipahu is 31 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Hawaii.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Waipahu has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Waipahu | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.1% | 32.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 4.26 | 2.87 | 2.54 |
Health
Waipahu has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Waipahu | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 81.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.2% | 13.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.3% | 14.4% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Waipahu, Hawaii.
What is the population of Waipahu, Hawaii?
The population of Waipahu, Hawaii is 36,642, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Waipahu, Hawaii?
The population density of Waipahu, Hawaii is 13091.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Waipahu, Hawaii?
The median household income in Waipahu, Hawaii is $101,506, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Waipahu, Hawaii?
The median home price in Waipahu, Hawaii is $875,001, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Waipahu, Hawaii?
The unemployment rate in Waipahu, Hawaii is 4.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.