Wainiha, HI

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2024 Population

362

US Senator

Brian Schatz

Democratic Party

US Senator

Mazie Hirono

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

30.8

1.28% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

4.14%

17.4% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$99,375

4.36% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$961,500

4.74% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

180

6.74% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Wainiha, 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.

98.6% of the residents in Wainiha, HI are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Wainiha, HI was $961,500, and the homeownership rate was 62.8%.

Most people in Wainiha, HI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Wainiha, HI was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Wainiha, HI is home to a population of 362 people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.8% of Wainiha, HI residents were born outside of the country (21 people).

In 2024, there were 1.15 times more Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) residents (148 people) in Wainiha, HI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 129 White (Non-Hispanic) and 64 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.6%

2024 Citizenship

98.4%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.6% of Wainiha, HI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Wainiha, HI was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wainiha, HI

Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic)
148 ± 118
White (Non-Hispanic)
129 ± 49
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
64 ± 48

0.552%

Hispanic Population

2 people

0.552% of the people in Wainiha, HI are hispanic (2 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Wainiha, HI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Hawaii.

Most Common Origin

Philippines
114,478 ± 7,971 people
Japan
24,963 ± 3,845 people
China
21,479 ± 3,571 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Hawaii was Philippines, the natal country of 114,478 Hawaii residents, followed by Japan with 24,963 and China with 21,479.

Foreign-Born Population

5.8%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

21 people

8.15%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

26 people

As of 2024, 5.8% of Wainiha, HI residents (21 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wainiha, HI was 8.15%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Vietnam

Most Common Service Period

8 ± 19

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Wainiha, HI.

Health

88.4% of the population of Wainiha, HI has health coverage, with 40.6% on employee plans, 20.2% on Medicaid, 15.5% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 1.38% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hawaii see 1,122 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,122 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1111 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 320 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 40.3% were men and 59.7% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29% under 18 years, 28.5% between 18 and 34 years, 19.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 40.3% were men and 59.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.6%

Uninsured

40.6%

Employer Coverage

20.2%

Medicaid

15.5%

Medicare

10.8%

Non-Group

1.38%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wainiha, HI declined by 31.5% from 16.9% to 11.6%.

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

Economy

The economy of Wainiha, HI employs 180 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Wainiha, HI were Wholesale Trade (33 people), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (18 people), and Information (17 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($91,750), Accommodation & Food Services ($72,917), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($48,906).

Employment

Occupations

180

2024 Value

± 101

−6.74%

1 Year decline

± 85%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Wainiha, HI declined at a rate of −6.74%, from 193 employees to 180 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wainiha, HI, are Material Moving Occupations (40 people), Management Occupations (38 people), and Healthcare Support Occupations (13 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wainiha, HI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Hawaii.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

180

2024 Value

± 101

−6.74%

1 Year decline

± 85%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Wainiha, HI declined at a rate of −6.74%, from 193 employees to 180 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wainiha, HI, are Wholesale Trade (33 people), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (18 people), and Information (17 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wainiha, HI, though some of these residents may live in Wainiha, HI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$65,625

Median earning men ± $30,789

$29,909

Median earning women ± $1,776

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are .

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($48,281), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($32,250), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($22,188).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Hawaii.

Y-Axis

3.99%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 634k people employed in Hawaii. This represents a 3.99% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 22.4%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Hawaii went to Kamala Harris with 60.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.849%).

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 Wainiha, HI. Showing the available data for Hawaii.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (60.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Jill Stein (0.849%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Hawaii went to Kamala Harris with 60.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.849%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Hawaii for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Hawaii

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Hawaii.

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wainiha, HI was $961,500 in 2024, which is 2.89 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $918,000 to $961,500, a 4.74% increase. The homeownership rate in Wainiha, HI is 62.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Wainiha, HI have an average commute time of 21.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wainiha, HI is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$961,500

Median Property Value 2024

±$174,084

$54

Median Property Taxes

±$31

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 Wainiha, HI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $1,500 - $2k range.

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

Rent vs Own

62.8%

Homeownership

2024

74.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 62.8% of the housing units in Wainiha, HI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.1%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$99,375

Median Household Income

± $25,524

Number of Households

± 41

In 2024, the median household income of the 86 households in Wainiha, HI declined from $99,375 from the previous year's value of $103,906.

The following chart displays the households in Wainiha, 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 Wainiha, HI is from Hawaii.

0.436

2024 Wage GINI in Hawaii

0.433

2023 Wage GINI in Hawaii

In 2024, the income inequality in Hawaii was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.688% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Hawaii was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (67.8%)
Worked At Home (16.1%)
Carpooled (13.3%)

In 2024, 67.8% of workers in Wainiha, HI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.1%) and those who carpooled to work (13.3%).

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

21.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wainiha, HI have a shorter commute time (21.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.64% of the workforce in Wainiha, HI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Wainiha, HI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wainiha, HI have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.14% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wainiha, HI (15 out of 362 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wainiha, HI is White, followed by Asian and Black.

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.