Population 24,570 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Waianae
Household size in Waianae
| Period | Waianae | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.76 | 3.21 | 3.12 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.95 | 3.29 | 3.20 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.98 | 3.26 | 3.18 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.51 | 3.10 | 3.06 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | −0.11 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Waianae is a place of big households: 3.51 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has dropped from 3.76 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Waianae
| Period | Waianae | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.2 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.7 | 39.2 | 39.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.0 | 40.2 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.4 | 41.5 | 42.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +3.0 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Waianae is 36.4 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.2, mirroring the country. Waianae is younger than at least four in five Hawaii cities.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Waianae
| Period | Waianae | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 11.4% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.3% | 10.8% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.9% | 10.0% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 10.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Waianae: 16.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 6.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Waianae has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Hawaii cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Waianae
Renters in Waianae
| Period | Waianae | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2% | 42.4% | 40.7% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.3% | 45.1% | 42.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.7% | 43.8% | 41.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 41.3% | 40.2% | 37.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −3.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Waianae than nationally: 41.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 30.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the center. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 1.9 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Waianae
| Period | Waianae | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 9.1% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 8.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 9.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 8.9% | 10.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.7% of the housing in Waianae, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 1.6 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Waianae
| Period | Waianae | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1975 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1976 | 1978 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1977 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1979 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Waianae was built around 1979, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Compared with other Hawaii cities, Waianae has older homes than most.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Waianae
| Period | Waianae | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,111 | $1,466 | $1,393 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,291 | $1,594 | $1,482 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,273 | $2,010 | $1,829 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,663 | $2,359 | $2,199 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$552 | +$894 | +$806 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Waianae costs $1,663 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the wider Honolulu area ($2,359). Rent has climbed $552 a month since 2006–10, up 50%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 38.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Waianae
Bachelor's degrees in Waianae
| Period | Waianae | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 30.4% | 28.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 31.6% | 29.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 34.3% | 32.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 37.3% | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Waianae have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 18.1%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 5.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other Hawaii city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Waianae
| Period | Waianae | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.4% | 89.9% | 89.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.0% | 90.5% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.0% | 91.8% | 91.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.9% | 93.0% | 93.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +3.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Waianae have finished high school as nationally: 89.9%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Honolulu area overall (93.0%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.4 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Waianae
| Period | Waianae | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 5.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 6.3% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 4.2% | 4.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 4.7% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Waianae: 11.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Waianae has the highest unemployment rate of any Hawaii city with 5,000+ people. Unemployment is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Waianae compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waianae | 3.51 | 36.4 | 16.2% | 41.3% | 15.7% | 1979 | $1,663 | 18.1% | 89.9% | 11.0% |
| Makaha | 2.03 | 41.9 | 13.6% | 47.6% | 30.0% | 1977 | $1,663 | 39.5% | 94.7% | 9.0% |
| Nanakuli | 4.34 | 37.9 | 19.2% | 31.6% | 6.7% | 1980 | $1,478 | 12.0% | 91.1% | 10.6% |
| Kunia | 5.11 | 14.9 | 15.5% | 78.9% | 2.0% | 2006 | $3,498 | 26.2% | 91.8% | 0.0% |
| Waialua | 2.73 | 45.5 | 3.8% | 43.0% | 15.2% | 1966 | $2,357 | 34.4% | 96.3% | 6.3% |
| Kapolei | 3.33 | 35.2 | 11.8% | 28.1% | 7.1% | 1996 | $2,667 | 32.2% | 94.6% | 5.6% |
| Schofield Barracks | 3.51 | 23.1 | 4.8% | 99.9% | 13.3% | 1946 | $3,498 | 43.2% | 96.0% | 7.2% |
| Mililani | 2.93 | 38.9 | 9.8% | 38.6% | 5.3% | 1986 | $2,631 | 40.8% | 96.8% | 5.1% |
| Wahiawa | 3.13 | 39.5 | 14.9% | 47.1% | 9.2% | 1966 | $1,805 | 22.5% | 91.8% | 3.6% |
| Honouliuli | 3.84 | 24.4 | 39.7% | 73.7% | 2.0% | 2015 | $1,764 | 12.2% | 89.3% | 2.1% |
| Waipahu | 3.84 | 42.1 | 14.7% | 34.7% | 6.1% | 1980 | $2,283 | 26.2% | 89.7% | 4.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Waianae. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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