Waikele is a CDP located in Honolulu County Hawaii. Waikele has a 2024 population of 7,563. Waikele is currently growing at a rate of 0.08% annually and its population has increased by 4.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,246 in 2020.
The average household income in Waikele is $131,561 with a poverty rate of 3.71%. The median age in Waikele is 42.7 years: 40.8 years for males, and 43.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waikele was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4,082 | 54.06% |
| Two or more races | 1,883 | 24.94% |
| White | 882 | 11.68% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 342 | 4.53% |
| Black or African American | 288 | 3.81% |
| Other race | 59 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.2% |
Asian
Two or more races
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,977 | 2.54 | 69.9 | 30.1 |
| Married | 1,584 | 3.1 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Non Family | 880 | 1.17 | 66.9 | 33.1 |
| Female | 396 | 3.21 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Male | 117 | 2.85 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
69.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 122 | 2.12% |
| Associates Degree | 721 | 12.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,493 | 25.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 578 | 10.03% |
| High School Graduate | 1,104 | 19.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 161 | 2.79% |
| Some College | 1,583 | 27.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3,351 | 3,077 | 1,380 |
| 2+ Races | 1,137 | 1,128 | 401 |
| White | 554 | 554 | 174 |
| Hispanic | 397 | 390 | 149 |
| Black | 271 | 271 | 0 |
| Islander | 268 | 268 | 14 |
| Other Race | 59 | 59 | 52 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $78,597 | $83,083 | $76,569 |
| Graduate Degree | $110,208 | $112,813 | $71,731 |
| High School Graduate | $39,548 | $58,103 | $36,866 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,813 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $64,336 | $75,572 | $57,254 |
| Some College | $57,237 | $64,167 | $53,214 |
$64,336
Average Earnings
$75,572
Average Male
$57,254
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.75% of Waikele residents speak only English, while 19.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 16.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4,082 | 173 | 4.24% |
| White | 702 | 67 | 9.54% |
| Multiple | 1,883 | 40 | 2.12% |
| Hispanic | 689 | 7 | 1.02% |
3.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.08%
Male Poverty Rate
5.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waikele is White, with 9.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waikele is Hispanic, with 1.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.32% |
| High School | 4.35% |
| Some College | 3.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 1.52% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $137,628 | $146,514 |
| Households | $115,858 | $131,561 |
| Married Families | $139,489 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $76,766 | $88,496 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.3%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
502
Number of Veterans
482
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 248 |
| Vietnam | 161 |
| First Gulf War | 148 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 122 |
| 35 to 54 | 119 |
| 75+ | 98 |
| 65 to 74 | 82 |
| 55 to 64 | 81 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 263 | 7.38% |
| White | 145 | 25.13% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 13.11% |
| Black | 41 | 25.31% |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 3.09% |
| Native American | 15 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76.9%
Labor Force Participation
68%
Employment Rate
0.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
57.75%
Born in Waikele
82.15%
Native Born
17.85%
Foreign Born
3.71%
Non Citizen
14.14%
Naturalized
82.15% of Waikele residents were born in the United States, with 57.75% having been born in Hawaii. 3.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,563 | 6 | 0.08% |
| 2023 | 7,557 | 6 | 0.08% |
| 2022 | 7,551 | 56 | 0.75% |
| 2021 | 7,495 | 249 | 3.44% |
| 2020 | 7,246 | -196 | -2.63% |
| 2019 | 7,442 | 380 | 5.38% |
| 2018 | 7,062 | -384 | -5.16% |
| 2017 | 7,446 | -202 | -2.64% |
| 2016 | 7,648 | -138 | -1.77% |
| 2015 | 7,786 | -82 | -1.04% |
| 2014 | 7,868 | 149 | 1.93% |
| 2013 | 7,719 | 97 | 1.27% |
| 2012 | 7,622 | 84 | 1.11% |
| 2011 | 7,538 | 59 | 0.79% |
| 2010 | 7,479 | 0 | 0% |