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Population Review

Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii is 11,369 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 30th-largest city in Hawaii. The median household income is $128,266, the median home value is $740,300, and the median age is 38.6.

11,369

Population

2666

People / sq mi

$128,266

Median Income

$740,300

Median Home Value

Waihee-Waiehu covers 4.3 sq mi of land at 2666 people per square mile.

About Waihee-Waiehu, HI

Waihee-Waiehu is a city in Hawaii with a population of 11,369. It ranks #30 among cities in Hawaii by population. The median age is 38.6, in line with the national median. The population is 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

The median household income in Waihee-Waiehu is $128,266, above the US median of $74,580. 7.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $740,300, with monthly rent averaging $2,224. The homeownership rate of 86.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Waihee-Waiehu reflects 18.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 2.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.6 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White8.3%
Black or African American1.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.8%
Two or More Races21.1%

Economy & Income

$128,266

Median Household Income

$34,068

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$740,300

Median Home Value

$2,224

Median Rent

86.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.0%

High School+

18.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.4%

Drive Alone

81.6%

Public Transit

2.2%

Work From Home

22.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

17.4%

Foreign Born

73.7%

Non-English at Home

5.7%

Veterans

10.6%

With Disability

94.2%

Health Insurance

97.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management18.6%
Education, Health Care & Social Services12.7%
Construction12.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate11.0%
Retail Trade9.8%
Public Administration6.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.2%
Information4.4%
Manufacturing1.4%
Transportation & Warehousing0.9%
Agriculture & Mining0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii has a population of 11,369 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 30th-largest city in Hawaii.

The median household income in Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii is $128,266, with 7.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii is $740,300, with median monthly rent at $2,224 and a homeownership rate of 86.7%.

The median age in Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii is 38.6 years. The population is 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.