Wahiawa, HI

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2021 Population

17,357

5.57% 1-year growth

US Senator

Brian Schatz

Democratic Party

US Senator

Mazie Hirono

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

42.3

4.08% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

17.3%

36.9% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$75,932

8.76% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$578,900

1.7% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Wahiawa, HI had a population of 17.4k people with a median age of 42.3 and a median household income of $75,932. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Wahiawa, HI grew from 16,442 to 17,357, a 5.57% increase and its median household income grew from $69,818 to $75,932, a 8.76% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wahiawa, HI are Asian (Non-Hispanic) (42.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (20.1%), Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (11%), White (Non-Hispanic) (10.4%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (7.96%).

None of the households in Wahiawa, HI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.6% of the residents in Wahiawa, HI are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Wahiawa, HI was $578,900, and the homeownership rate was 52.9%.

Most people in Wahiawa, HI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Wahiawa, HI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Wahiawa, HI is home to a population of 17.4k people, from which 92.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 17.4% of Wahiawa, HI residents were born outside of the country (3.03k people).

In 2021, there were 2.11 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.38k people) in Wahiawa, HI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.49k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.9k Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

92.6%

2021 Citizenship

91.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 92.6% of Wahiawa, HI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Wahiawa, HI was 91.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Wahiawa, HI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wahiawa, HI

Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7.38k ± 1.03k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.49k ± 822
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic)
1.9k ± 704

13.7%

Hispanic Population

2.38k people

13.7% of the people in Wahiawa, HI are hispanic (2.38k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Wahiawa, HI as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

17.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.03k people

17.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.82k people

As of 2021, 17.4% of Wahiawa, HI residents (3.03k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wahiawa, HI was 17.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Wahiawa, HI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
411 ± 157
Vietnam
258 ± 134
Gulf War (1990s)
239 ± 161

Wahiawa, HI has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.59 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wahiawa, HI employs 8.06k people. The largest industries in Wahiawa, HI are Educational Services (1,014 people), Accommodation & Food Services (933 people), and Retail Trade (930 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($71,875), Utilities ($70,091), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($69,583).

Employment

Occupations

8.06k

2021 Value

± 721

2.26%

1 Year growth

± 12.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wahiawa, HI grew at a rate of 2.26%, from 7.88k employees to 8.06k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wahiawa, HI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (919 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (827 people), and Management Occupations (804 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wahiawa, HI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Hawaii (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

8.06k

2021 Value

± 721

2.26%

1 Year growth

± 12.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wahiawa, HI grew at a rate of 2.26%, from 7.88k employees to 8.06k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wahiawa, HI, are Educational Services (1,014 people), Accommodation & Food Services (933 people), and Retail Trade (930 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wahiawa, HI, though some of these residents may live in Wahiawa, HI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,757

Median earning men ± $5,560

$36,347

Median earning women ± $3,424

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($89,077), Public Administration ($85,191), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,072).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($65,524), Public Administration ($65,268), and Construction ($60,356).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Hawaii. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Hawaii.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Hawaii to other states, or from other states to Hawaii.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Gasoline
$5.11B
Electronics
$3.18B
Mixed freight
$1.98B

In 2020, the top outbound Hawaii product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $5.11B, followed by Electronics ($3.18B) and Mixed freight ($1.98B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Hawaii products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$29.7B

2020 Value in Hawaii

$52.8B

Projected 2050 Value in Hawaii

77.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Hawaii trade was $29.7B. This is expected to increase 77.5% to $52.8B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Hawaii trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Hawaii to other states, or from other states to Hawaii.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$1.51B
Texas
$962M
Tennessee
$363M

In 2020, the top outbound Hawaii domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $1.51B, followed by Texas with $962M and Tennessee and $363M.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Hawaii shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Hawaii went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.955%).

Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono are the senators currently representing the state of Hawaii. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Hawaii is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Wahiawa, HI. Showing the available data for Hawaii.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.955%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Hawaii went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.955%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Hawaii for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Hawaii

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Brian Schatz

Senator from Hawaii

Assumed office on December 26, 2012
Appointed to the seat following the death of Daniel Inouye.

Mazie Hirono

Senator from Hawaii

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono are the senators currently representing Hawaii.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Hawaii over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Hawaii

Hawaii is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Hawaii have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.796% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.873% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (327k), Some college (251k), and Bachelors Degree (237k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wahiawa, HI was $578,900 in 2021, which is 2.36 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $569,200 to $578,900, a 1.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Wahiawa, HI is 52.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Wahiawa, HI have an average commute time of 33.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wahiawa, HI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$578,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$34,034

$3,192

Median Property Taxes

±$440

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wahiawa, HI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Wahiawa, HI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

52.9%

Homeownership

2021

73.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 52.9% of the housing units in Wahiawa, HI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 50%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Wahiawa, HI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Wahiawa, HI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$75,932

Median Household Income

± $8,595

6.04k

Number of Households

± 618

In 2021, the median household income of the 6.04k households in Wahiawa, HI grew to $75,932 from the previous year's value of $69,818.

The following chart displays the households in Wahiawa, HI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Wahiawa, HI is from Hawaii.

0.431

2021 Wage GINI in Hawaii

0.428

2020 Wage GINI in Hawaii

In 2021, the income inequality in Hawaii was 0.431 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.735% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Hawaii was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Hawaii in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Hawaii across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (63.6%)
Carpooled (16.8%)
Public Transit (7.45%)

In 2021, 63.6% of workers in Wahiawa, HI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (16.8%) and those who used public transit to get to work (7.45%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

33.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wahiawa, HI have a longer commute time (33.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.73% of the workforce in Wahiawa, HI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Wahiawa, HI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Wahiawa, HI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wahiawa, HI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wahiawa, HI (2.97k out of 17.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wahiawa, HI is Two Or More, followed by Asian and Pacific Islander.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.2% of the population of Wahiawa, HI has health coverage, with 44.8% on employee plans, 18.7% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 14.9% on non-group plans, and 3.32% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Honolulu County, HI see 1056 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.04% decrease from the previous year (1078 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 994 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 348 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,056 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Honolulu County, HI

Primary care physicians in Honolulu County, HI see an average of 1,056 patients per year. This represents a 2.04% decrease from the previous year (1,078 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Honolulu County, HI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 16.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 20% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.78%

Uninsured

44.8%

Employer Coverage

18.7%

Medicaid

13.4%

Medicare

14.9%

Non-Group

3.32%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wahiawa, HI grew by 24.3% from 3.85% to 4.78%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wahiawa, HI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.