Waianae, Hawaii Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Waianae, Hawaii is 12,907 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 25th-largest city in Hawaii. The median household income is $84,766, the median home value is $487,200, and the median age is 36.8.
12,907
Population
2393
People / sq mi
$84,766
Median Income
$487,200
Median Home Value
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Waianae covers 5.4 sq mi of land at 2393 people per square mile.
About Waianae, HI
What sets Waianae apart is where people work — remote work is unusually rare here, at 3.5% versus 14.0% nationally. Waianae is a city in Hawaii with a population of 12,907. It ranks #25 among cities in Hawaii by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $84,766 — above the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 12.0%, close to the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $487,200, with typical rent around $1,307.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US cities, 13.6%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is rare here (3.5%, below the national 14.0%), and the average commute runs about 41 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.6% |
| Two or More Races | 31.5% |
Economy & Income
$84,766
Median Household Income
$29,607
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$487,200
Median Home Value
$1,307
Median Rent
65.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
91.3%
High School+
13.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
10.6%
Drive Alone
67.2%
Public Transit
3.5%
Work From Home
40.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
8.5%
Foreign Born
78.5%
Non-English at Home
8.5%
Veterans
14.5%
With Disability
96.3%
Health Insurance
94.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.3% |
| Construction | 11.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.3% |
| Public Administration | 10.7% |
| Retail Trade | 9.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 6.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 2.9% |
| Information | 2.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Waianae, Hawaii has a population of 12,907 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 25th-largest city in Hawaii.
The median household income in Waianae, Hawaii is $84,766, with 12.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Waianae, Hawaii is $487,200, with median monthly rent at $1,307 and a homeownership rate of 65.5%.
The median age in Waianae, Hawaii is 36.8 years. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.