Wahiawa, Hawaii Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Wahiawa, Hawaii is 17,515 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 16th-largest city in Hawaii. The median household income is $86,883, the median home value is $716,800, and the median age is 39.8.
17,515
Population
7652
People / sq mi
$86,883
Median Income
$716,800
Median Home Value
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Wahiawa covers 2.3 sq mi of land at 7652 people per square mile.
About Wahiawa, HI
What distinguishes Wahiawa is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 7,652 people per square mile. With 17,515 residents, Wahiawa is a city in Hawaii. It ranks #16 among cities in Hawaii by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $86,883 — above the US median of $78,538. Roughly 16.0% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $716,800, with typical rent around $1,443.
College attainment is 23.9%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 5.4%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Wahiawa: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.6% |
| Two or More Races | 3.6% |
Economy & Income
$86,883
Median Household Income
$37,553
Per Capita Income
16.0%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$716,800
Median Home Value
$1,443
Median Rent
53.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.5%
High School+
23.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
6.4%
Drive Alone
64.2%
Public Transit
5.4%
Work From Home
33.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
16.7%
Foreign Born
71.4%
Non-English at Home
10.6%
Veterans
15.1%
With Disability
95.0%
Health Insurance
90.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.6% |
| Construction | 10.0% |
| Public Administration | 8.5% |
| Retail Trade | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.7% |
| Information | 3.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wahiawa, Hawaii has a population of 17,515 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 16th-largest city in Hawaii.
The median household income in Wahiawa, Hawaii is $86,883, with 16.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Wahiawa, Hawaii is $716,800, with median monthly rent at $1,443 and a homeownership rate of 53.1%.
The median age in Wahiawa, Hawaii is 39.8 years. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.