Wahiawa is a CDP located in Honolulu County Hawaii. Wahiawa has a 2024 population of 17,330. Wahiawa is currently declining at a rate of -0.2% annually but its population has increased by 5.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,442 in 2020.
The average household income in Wahiawa is $106,528 with a poverty rate of 18.64%. The median age in Wahiawa is 41.8 years: 39.8 years for males, and 44.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wahiawa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7,448 | 42.8% |
| Two or more races | 5,426 | 31.18% |
| White | 2,047 | 11.76% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,906 | 10.95% |
| Black or African American | 381 | 2.19% |
| Other race | 192 | 1.1% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Asian
Two or more races
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,978 | 2.88 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
| Married | 2,631 | 3.64 | 66.5 | 33.5 |
| Non Family | 1,897 | 1.3 | 35.4 | 64.6 |
| Female | 1,016 | 3.53 | 40.5 | 59.5 |
| Male | 434 | 3.68 | 53 | 47 |
3.48
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
51.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 389 | 3.12% |
| Associates Degree | 1,558 | 12.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,820 | 14.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 855 | 6.87% |
| High School Graduate | 4,270 | 34.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 511 | 4.1% |
| Some College | 3,050 | 24.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 6,046 | 5,469 | 1,493 |
| 2+ Races | 3,064 | 2,980 | 464 |
| White | 1,684 | 1,655 | 507 |
| Hispanic | 1,297 | 1,240 | 190 |
| Islander | 1,016 | 833 | 132 |
| Black | 327 | 327 | 40 |
| Other Race | 187 | 160 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,225 | $72,198 | $55,530 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,250 | $72,574 | $59,545 |
| High School Graduate | $39,634 | $40,650 | $35,919 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,077 | $26,445 | $43,015 |
| Overall | $45,826 | $52,816 | $40,815 |
| Some College | $47,091 | $62,031 | $38,976 |
$45,826
Average Earnings
$52,816
Average Male
$40,815
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.47% of Wahiawa residents speak only English, while 29.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 24.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 5,421 | 1,382 | 25.49% |
| Asian | 7,348 | 850 | 11.57% |
| Islander | 1,888 | 643 | 34.06% |
| Hispanic | 2,040 | 395 | 19.36% |
| White | 1,829 | 232 | 12.68% |
| Black | 375 | 67 | 17.87% |
| Other | 192 | 22 | 11.46% |
18.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.72%
Male Poverty Rate
22.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wahiawa is Islander, with 34.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wahiawa is Other, with 11.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.28% |
| High School | 20.35% |
| Some College | 13.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 20.48% |
| Female Employed | 13.52% |
| Male Unemployed | 6.36% |
| Male Employed | 4.06% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,821 | $115,034 |
| Households | $81,433 | $106,528 |
| Married Families | $113,785 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,455 | $77,911 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
41.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,405
Number of Veterans
1,247
Male Veterans
158
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 395 |
| Vietnam | 287 |
| First Gulf War | 286 |
| Korea | 176 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 435 |
| 75+ | 374 |
| 35 to 54 | 206 |
| 65 to 74 | 197 |
| 18 to 34 | 193 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 529 | 27.27% |
| Asian | 460 | 7.15% |
| Islander | 152 | 12.75% |
| Black | 149 | 50.17% |
| 2+ Races | 105 | 2.97% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 2.89% |
| Other Race | 10 | 5.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60%
Labor Force Participation
56.4%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.47%
Born in Wahiawa
80.47%
Native Born
19.53%
Foreign Born
8.72%
Non Citizen
10.82%
Naturalized
80.47% of Wahiawa residents were born in the United States, with 63.47% having been born in Hawaii. 8.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,330 | -35 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 17,365 | -35 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 17,400 | 43 | 0.25% |
| 2021 | 17,357 | 915 | 5.57% |
| 2020 | 16,442 | -680 | -3.97% |
| 2019 | 17,122 | -300 | -1.72% |
| 2018 | 17,422 | -133 | -0.76% |
| 2017 | 17,555 | -141 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 17,696 | 212 | 1.21% |
| 2015 | 17,484 | 11 | 0.06% |
| 2014 | 17,473 | 205 | 1.19% |
| 2013 | 17,268 | 723 | 4.37% |
| 2012 | 16,545 | 568 | 3.56% |
| 2011 | 15,977 | -1,844 | -10.35% |
| 2010 | 17,821 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 16,151 | -1,235 | -7.1% |
| 1990 | 17,386 | 475 | 2.81% |
| 1980 | 16,911 | -687 | -3.9% |
| 1970 | 17,598 | 2,086 | 13.45% |
| 1960 | 15,512 | 7,143 | 85.35% |
| 1950 | 8,369 | 2,949 | 54.41% |
| 1940 | 5,420 | 2,050 | 60.83% |
| 1930 | 3,370 | -13,960 | -80.55% |