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Population Review

Waipio, Hawaii Population 2026

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

The population of Waipio, Hawaii is 11,196 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 31st-largest city in Hawaii. The median household income is $106,164, the median home value is $709,500, and the median age is 44.2.

11,196

Population

8978

People / sq mi

$106,164

Median Income

$709,500

Median Home Value

Waipio covers 1.2 sq mi of land at 8978 people per square mile.

About Waipio, HI

Waipio is a city in Hawaii with a population of 11,196. It ranks #31 among cities in Hawaii by population. The median age is 44.2, older than the national median. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

The median household income in Waipio is $106,164, above the US median of $74,580. 5.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $709,500, with monthly rent averaging $2,248. The homeownership rate of 73.9% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Waipio reflects 27.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 28.6 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White6.7%
Black or African American0.8%
Asian0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.8%
Two or More Races3.6%

Economy & Income

$106,164

Median Household Income

$46,661

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$709,500

Median Home Value

$2,248

Median Rent

73.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.6%

High School+

27.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

3.0%

Drive Alone

69.9%

Public Transit

6.5%

Work From Home

28.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

11.8%

Foreign Born

78.4%

Non-English at Home

10.3%

Veterans

13.4%

With Disability

96.6%

Health Insurance

96.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management20.5%
Construction11.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.6%
Public Administration10.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate7.9%
Information7.6%
Manufacturing7.2%
Retail Trade5.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.8%
Transportation & Warehousing2.0%
Agriculture & Mining0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Waipio, Hawaii has a population of 11,196 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 31st-largest city in Hawaii.

The median household income in Waipio, Hawaii is $106,164, with 5.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Waipio, Hawaii is $709,500, with median monthly rent at $2,248 and a homeownership rate of 73.9%.

The median age in Waipio, Hawaii is 44.2 years. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

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

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