Waipio CDP, Honolulu County, Hawaii Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Waipio CDP, Hawaii, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Waipio CDP, Hawaii. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Waipio CDP, Hawaii. The estimated population of Waipio CDP, Hawaii is 10,989 people, with a median age of 43.4.

We can look at the total population in Waipio CDP over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,989
+2.27%
-5.32%
2020
10,745
-6.31% -
2019
11,469
-0.34% -
2018
11,508
-0.85% -
2017
11,607
- -

Population of Waipio CDP, Hawaii by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
7.5%
11%
-31.82%
Black/African American
1%
1.5%
-33.33%
Native
0.2%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
9.1%
12.5%
-27.20%
Asian
56.6%
52.9%
+6.99%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
7.2%
4%
+80.00%
Two Or More Races
18.1%
17.9%
+1.12%
Other
0.2%
0.2%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Waipio CDP, Hawaii by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.4 +4.08% 41.3 +2.74% 45 +5.14%
2020 41.7 +9.16% 40.2 +7.77% 42.8 +7.27%
2019 38.2 +0.26% 37.3 0% 39.9 +0.25%
2018 38.1 +1.87% 37.3 +6.88% 39.8 -1.24%
2017 37.4 - 34.9 - 40.3 -

The median age of Waipio CDP, Hawaii gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 993 -57.7% 616 -20.93% 495 496
10 to 19 536 3.62% 378 +36.08% 515 530
20 to 29 848 -18.16% 830 -1.29% 694 813
30 to 39 987 -19.25% 1,036 -25.07% 801 764
40 to 49 639 -4.63% 599 +1.39% 592 605
50 to 59 686 -9.54% 772 -10.5% 607 693
60 to 69 719 +11.52% 932 +4.62% 802 961
70+ 413 +60.1% 623 +41.45% 705 916

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Waipio CDP, Hawaii is $94,912.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Waipio CDP.

  • Under 25
    $67,105.00
  • 25 to 44
    $89,050.00
  • 45 to 64
    $117,279.00
  • 65 and over
    $80,938.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Waipio CDP, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Waipio CDP, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Waipio CDP, Hawaii is currently $114,532.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

12.86% of households in Waipio CDP are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Waipio CDP against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.79%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.49%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.31%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.51%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.18%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.85%
  • $200,000 or more
    12.86%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Waipio CDP is $42,467.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Waipio CDP by the total population of Waipio CDP.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Waipio CDP, Hawaii, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Waipio CDP to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    14.06%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33.70%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.46%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.43%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.35%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Waipio CDP that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Waipio CDP over the age of 16 is 9,318.

Of those people, a total of 65.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Waipio CDP is 61.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 365 19.20% 20.00%
20 to 24 years 632 81.20% 6.50%
25 to 29 years 875 81.70% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 891 91.60% 0.90%
35 to 44 years 1,265 84.20% 2.00%
45 to 54 years 1,287 91.30% 0.40%
55 to 59 years 619 85.50% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 962 65.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,485 37.00% 2.20%
75 years and over 937 6.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Waipio CDP. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 827 69.30% 0.00%
Black or African American 107 69.20% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 24 95.80% 0.00%
Asian 5,532 60.50% 1.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 858 82.60% 3.00%
Other 164 90.20% 10.40%
Two or more races 1,806 69.40% 1.20%
Hispanic or Latino 824 81.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 753 66.90% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Waipio CDP as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Waipio CDP is 5,741, with median earnings of $50,039.00.

Women in Waipio CDP, Hawaii earning approximately 70.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,741 $50,039.00
Male 2,751 $60,181.00
Female 2,990 $42,302.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 594 $71,630.00
Business and Financial 159 $74,338.00
Computer and Mathematical 109 $84,306.00
Architecture and Engineering 157 $94,777.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 57 $108,523.00
Community and Social Service 118 $46,346.00
Legal 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 538 $51,684.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 110 $54,405.00
Healthcare Practitioners 241 $65,781.00
Healthcare Support 125 $37,902.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 56 $43,600.00
Law Enforcement 121 $88,315.00
Food Preparation and Serving 371 $31,406.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 232 $35,690.00
Personal Care and Service 58 $17,813.00
Sales 454 $39,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,028 $38,047.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 351 $66,146.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 145 $45,511.00
Production 305 $68,194.00
Transportation and Material Moving 165 $55,586.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 304 $76,912.00 290 $56,181.00
Business and Financial 52 $66,818.00 107 $80,156.00
Computer and Mathematical 91 $87,031.00 18 $38,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 130 $94,554.00 27 $95,568.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 33 $0.00 24 $0.00
Community and Social Service 25 $0.00 93 $43,750.00
Legal 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 155 $52,532.00 383 $44,375.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 84 $54,881.00 26 $26,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 73 $41,576.00 168 $78,750.00
Healthcare Support 9 $0.00 116 $32,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 52 $43,400.00 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 91 $88,967.00 30 $80,357.00
Food Preparation and Serving 143 $45,865.00 228 $26,429.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 173 $37,026.00 59 $27,578.00
Personal Care and Service 6 $0.00 52 $17,045.00
Sales 137 $43,542.00 317 $39,083.00
Office and Administrative Support 173 $43,319.00 855 $35,703.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 351 $66,146.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 124 $37,426.00 21 $0.00
Production 278 $74,250.00 27 $50,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 119 $57,313.00 46 $31,905.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,043 households in Waipio CDP, with an average household size of 2.7 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,895 families in Waipio CDP with an average family size of 3.22 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,901 266 728 1,148
Average Household Size 3.29 3.25 3.33 1.18
Total Families 1,901 266 728 0
Average Household Size 3.27 2.9 3.21 0

Poverty

Of the 2,895 families in Waipio CDP, 4.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Waipio CDP:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,270 housing units in Waipio CDP, Hawaii.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,043 94.68%
Vacant 227 5.32%

19.18% of the total 4,270 housing units in Waipio CDP are rental units. This is approximately 819 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,100 are occupied by the owner - or 72.60% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Waipio CDP is $2,049.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Waipio CDP that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    124
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    44
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    62
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    273
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    311
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    106
  • $3,000 or more
    23

Property Value

The median value of a property in Waipio CDP is $523,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Waipio CDP that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    21
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    17
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    204
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,198
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,596
  • $1,000,000 or more
    41

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Waipio CDP. The chart below shows the number of properties in Waipio CDP that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    17
  • 1940 to 1949
    14
  • 1950 to 1959
    51
  • 1960 to 1969
    362
  • 1970 to 1979
    694
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,503
  • 1990 to 1999
    484
  • 2000 to 2009
    114
  • 2010 to 2013
    31
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Waipio CDP that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    166
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,421
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,568
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    888

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Waipio CDP get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Waipio CDP that commute to work in a particular way.

30.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Waipio CDP.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    54
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    119
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    461
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    731
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    894
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    528
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,269
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    172
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    316
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    597
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    452
  • 90 or more minutes
    95

Summary

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