Waipahu is a CDP located in Honolulu County Hawaii. Waipahu has a 2024 population of 40,149. Waipahu is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually and its population has increased by 4.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 38,276 in 2020.
The average household income in Waipahu is $118,706 with a poverty rate of 11.61%. The median age in Waipahu is 39.6 years: 37.3 years for males, and 42.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waipahu was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 26,807 | 67.23% |
| Two or more races | 5,826 | 14.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5,041 | 12.64% |
| White | 1,756 | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 220 | 0.55% |
| Other race | 194 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.07% |
Asian
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
White
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,782 | 4.4 | 57.5 | 42.5 |
| Married | 4,604 | 5.28 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Female | 1,824 | 4.72 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
| Non Family | 1,689 | 1.39 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Male | 665 | 4.97 | 54.6 | 45.4 |
4.72
Average Family Size
4.4
Average Household Size
57.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,879 | 6.73% |
| Associates Degree | 2,902 | 10.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,030 | 14.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,165 | 4.17% |
| High School Graduate | 9,611 | 34.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,250 | 8.06% |
| Some College | 6,082 | 21.78% |
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 | 20,260 | 17,005 | 4,034 |
| 2+ Races | 3,111 | 2,932 | 546 |
| Islander | 2,710 | 2,238 | 170 |
| Hispanic | 1,426 | 1,305 | 174 |
| White | 1,191 | 1,049 | 242 |
| Black | 176 | 176 | 138 |
| Other Race | 165 | 150 | 21 |
| Native American | 29 | 23 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 78.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,527 | $57,273 | $42,634 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,125 | $65,446 | $49,667 |
| High School Graduate | $37,811 | $39,063 | $35,600 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,044 | $34,730 | $24,115 |
| Overall | $40,594 | $45,113 | $36,746 |
| Some College | $40,261 | $45,029 | $35,859 |
$40,594
Average Earnings
$45,113
Average Male
$36,746
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
50.44% of Waipahu residents speak only English, while 49.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 48.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 26,429 | 1,573 | 5.95% |
| Multiple | 5,772 | 1,223 | 21.19% |
| Islander | 4,953 | 1,166 | 23.54% |
| Hispanic | 2,455 | 707 | 28.8% |
| White | 1,296 | 508 | 39.2% |
| Other | 193 | 25 | 12.95% |
| Black | 189 | 15 | 7.94% |
11.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.34%
Male Poverty Rate
12.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waipahu is White, with 39.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waipahu is Asian, with 5.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.32% |
| High School | 13.15% |
| Some College | 10.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 26.47% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.14% |
| Female Employed | 4.72% |
| Male Employed | 2.87% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,742 | $123,400 |
| Households | $87,961 | $118,706 |
| Married Families | $107,561 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,350 | $53,836 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.1%
Male Marriage Rate
45.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,064
Number of Veterans
1,706
Male Veterans
358
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 549 |
| Second Gulf War | 516 |
| First Gulf War | 331 |
| Korea | 313 |
| World War II | 24 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 686 |
| 65 to 74 | 385 |
| 35 to 54 | 366 |
| 55 to 64 | 335 |
| 18 to 34 | 292 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,200 | 5.4% |
| White | 341 | 22.55% |
| 2+ Races | 289 | 7.95% |
| Islander | 176 | 5.31% |
| Hispanic | 142 | 9.79% |
| Black | 51 | 45.54% |
| Other Race | 7 | 5.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.2%
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
48.09%
Born in Waipahu
58.31%
Native Born
41.69%
Foreign Born
16.87%
Non Citizen
24.82%
Naturalized
58.31% of Waipahu residents were born in the United States, with 48.09% having been born in Hawaii. 16.87% 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 | 40,149 | 138 | 0.34% |
| 2023 | 40,011 | 138 | 0.35% |
| 2022 | 39,873 | -54 | -0.14% |
| 2021 | 39,927 | 1,651 | 4.31% |
| 2020 | 38,276 | -1,193 | -3.02% |
| 2019 | 39,469 | -958 | -2.37% |
| 2018 | 40,427 | -1,288 | -3.09% |
| 2017 | 41,715 | 125 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 41,590 | 425 | 1.03% |
| 2015 | 41,165 | 633 | 1.56% |
| 2014 | 40,532 | 517 | 1.29% |
| 2013 | 40,015 | -516 | -1.27% |
| 2012 | 40,531 | 246 | 0.61% |
| 2011 | 40,285 | 2,069 | 5.41% |
| 2010 | 38,216 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 33,108 | 1,673 | 5.32% |
| 1990 | 31,435 | 2,296 | 7.88% |
| 1980 | 29,139 | 6,341 | 27.81% |
| 1970 | 22,798 | 15,609 | 217.12% |
| 1950 | 7,189 | 283 | 4.1% |
| 1940 | 6,906 | 1,032 | 17.57% |
| 1930 | 5,874 | -34,275 | -85.37% |