Wailuku, Hawaii Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Wailuku, Hawaii is 15,754 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 19th-largest city in Hawaii. The median household income is $93,958, the median home value is $781,700, and the median age is 44.8.
15,754
Population
2992
People / sq mi
$93,958
Median Income
$781,700
Median Home Value
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Wailuku covers 5.3 sq mi of land at 2992 people per square mile.
About Wailuku, HI
Housing cost is the defining feature of Wailuku: the median home is valued at $781,700. Wailuku is a city in Hawaii with a population of 15,754. It ranks #19 among cities in Hawaii by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $93,958 — above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 3.8%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $781,700, with typical rent around $1,747.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 35.8% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%. Just 7.4% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Wailuku — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 21.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.0% |
| Two or More Races | 7.9% |
Economy & Income
$93,958
Median Household Income
$48,946
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$781,700
Median Home Value
$1,747
Median Rent
69.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.4%
High School+
35.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
73.5%
Public Transit
7.4%
Work From Home
20.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
22.4%
Foreign Born
79.0%
Non-English at Home
6.8%
Veterans
12.3%
With Disability
97.4%
Health Insurance
94.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 17.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.9% |
| Construction | 7.5% |
| Public Administration | 7.2% |
| Information | 6.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.4% |
| Retail Trade | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 2.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wailuku, Hawaii has a population of 15,754 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 19th-largest city in Hawaii.
The median household income in Wailuku, Hawaii is $93,958, with 3.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Wailuku, Hawaii is $781,700, with median monthly rent at $1,747 and a homeownership rate of 69.6%.
The median age in Wailuku, Hawaii is 44.8 years. The population is 51.4% male and 48.6% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.